TERO Compliance Officer

Puyallup Tribe of Indians • Tacoma, WA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

Enforces Indian Preference Tribal and Federal laws. Serves as the liaison between employees, employers, Federal agencies, and Unions to ensure compliance with the TERO Ordinance and other Indian Preference laws. Monitors Federal, State, Tribal agreements affecting employment on and off the Reservation in an effort to increase Native American employee referrals. Provides for the coordination and enforcement of the TERO Ordinance.

Requirements

• Associate Arts (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school in a related field; or one year of construction employment related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be familiar with EEOC, Title VII and TERO Laws.
• Will substitute graduate level course work in business or public administration or a related discipline, and/or training or equivalent work experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
• Position requires office skills including typing and beginner personal computer skills using internet, word processing, spreadsheets. (i.e.,Word for Windows, Excel Access & Power Point).
• Employee must domonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, employees and large groups of people.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Employee must comply with the Tribe’s Vehicle Use Policy and able to drive GSA vehicles.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check prior to hire, and periodically throughout employment thereafter.
• Must be willing and capable to travel for training and public presentations.
• Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring Indian Preference in general and subcontracting activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Indian owned business registry for contracting, subcontracting and supply contracts.
• Perform documentation in-take including, but not limited to, complaints, compliance and utilization plans.
• Negotiate written Indian Preference agreements on and off the Reservation to increase referrals to local employers.
• Implement and monitor Indian Preference in employment and training in all contract and policy development
• Acts as a liaison between employees, Federal Agencies, Unions, employment related offices to ensure Indian Preference goals and objectives are developed and maintained according to TERO Ordinance, Federal, State and local laws.
• Place minimally qualified TERO clients in meaningful positions with opportunities for training and promotions.
• Perform on-site inspections of employers to monitor compliance.
• Monitor local and Reservation based private employers on a weekly basis for compliance with State and Federal Contracts.
• Responsible for processing charges for TERO Ordinance violations, and individual complaints under the TERO Ordinance.
• Assist with preparations for hearings on ordinance violations.
• Monitor on a monthly and quarterly basis the activities and any current issues of the Tribal Employment Right Office.
• Compile and document information for review by the TERO Director and Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree