Tribal Community Outreach Specialist
About The Position
Under limited supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in coordinating community outreach programs and activities; representing the County in transportation projects on tribal lands; performs related work as assigned. This role involves assisting the County's intergovernmental relations and transportation projects with Native American Tribes within Navajo County, supporting elected officials and department directors, and potentially serving as the County representative in various tribal-related initiatives. The specialist will inform the public about partnership opportunities and support the county in transportation issues on the Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache Reservations, as well as with relevant tribal and federal transportation divisions. Preparation of presentations and reports, and travel between county and tribal sites are also key aspects of the role.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Native American culture and governance.
- Knowledge of government-to-government relationships when working with Tribes.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
- Skill in acting with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, Tribal organizations, and the public.
- Skill in analyzing the needs of the department and County, developing short and long-range plans.
- Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
- Skill in preparing public presentations.
- Skill in computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Skill in writing, speaking, and translating Navajo, Hopi, and/or Apache languages.
- Previous experience in a government setting.
- Experience in intergovernmental program promotion, intergovernmental relations, or community outreach/education.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate community outreach programs and activities.
- Represent the County in transportation projects on tribal lands.
- Assist in coordinating the County’s intergovernmental relations and transportation projects with Native American Tribes.
- Assist the Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, and Department Directors with scheduling, hosting, and preparing for tribal meetings.
- Serve as the County representative on various projects, committees, meetings, and programs involving interaction with tribal jurisdictions, agencies, and groups.
- Develop and maintain community contacts.
- Inform the public on Tribal - Navajo County partnership opportunities.
- Support the county in transportation issues on the Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache Reservations.
- Support the county in transportation issues with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), White Mountain Apache Division of Transportation, Hopi Division of Transportation, and Navajo Division of Transportation.
- Prepare presentations, talking points, and reports for use by the Department Director, staff, and Board of Supervisors.
- Travel between County and Tribal sites for meetings and to assist with programs.
- Work evenings and weekends to attend community meetings and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
