TERO Coordinator

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma • Pawnee, OK

3d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the TERO Division Director, the TERO Coordinator enforces Tribal Code compliance for Native American workers who are working on the reservation or projects involving Tribal funds. Duties include assisting with background checks, monitoring contractors, preparing documents and reports, conducting investigations and hearings, and attending meetings. This position consists of technical and administrative work in coordinating and monitoring activities of the Tribal Employment Rights Office and the enforcement of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma TERO Act.

Requirements

• Federal, state, and tribal laws relating to employment.
• TERO Tribal ordinances.
• Customer service principles.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Tribal government practices and procedures.
• Construction trades.
• Pawnee culture, customs, resources, traditions, and/or a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Adobe, etc.
• Proficiency in utilizing social media for communication.
• Proficient in properly using and operating standard office equipment (fax, copier, scanner, telephone, etc.).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have the ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, and grammar.
• Skilled in the use of business arithmetic (accounting, etc.).
• Counsel and reconcile differences in employee/employer relationships.
• Project planning and organization.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and concise records.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Must work independently and as a team player.
• Travel locally and off-reservation to monitor job sites (i.e. construction site all phases and stages, attend meetings relevant to TERO activities);
• Attend meetings and travel to various locations (local, state, and out-of-state);
• Handle conflict and high-stress situations.
• Work flexible hours.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related applications;
• Must be able to pass a background screen.
• Ethically responsible.

Responsibilities

• Monitor reservation or other tribal projects; ensure compliance with tribal codes, and ordinances, monitor contractors, track activities, and employment practices.
• Provide administrative support, such as maintaining department schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing basic information reports, researching basic information, and providing related support.
• Review labor force requests for employment, and identify and report job opportunities with tribal members.
• Conduct background checks and enforce tribal codes for outside vendor licensing.
• Attend construction meetings; respond to requests for information regarding tribal codes and regulations.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports on compliance, violations, tribal codes, and regulations.
• Conduct investigations and hearings of tribal code violations and discrimination charges.
• Attend meetings, training, and conferences to ensure up-to-date labor standards are in place; represent the department in absence of the Director.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by the supervisor or director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED