Tribal Administrator

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Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. § 472). Non‑Indian applicants will be considered in the absence of qualified Indian preference‑eligible candidates.

Title: Tribal Administrator

Department: Administration

Reports to: Tribal Council

Status: Full‑Time, Exempt (40 hrs)

Salary Range: $76, 462.56 DOE/DOQ

Location: Havasu Lake, CA (on‑site).

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

Posting Expires: When filled

Adheres to the Tribal Administrative Code and is the Head Administrative Officer of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. The Tribal Administrator is responsible for the daily operation of all Tribal affairs, including the performance of all staff and the achievement of goals within programs administered by the Tribe. The major responsibility of the Tribal Administrator is the implementation of Tribal Policy once it is formulated by the Tribal Executive Committee and enacted by the Tribal Council.

The Tribal Administrator supervises all Program Directors listed below. The Tribal Administrator also assists the Tribal Executive Committee in identifying and formulating policy, goals, objectives, and unmet needs, etc. The Tribal Administrator is the in‑house contract/grant monitor for all Tribal contracts/grants. The Tribal Administrator facilitates interaction between other employees and the Executive Committee and Subcommittees. The Tribal Administrator reports, on a day‑to‑day basis, to the Executive Committee but overall directly reports to Tribal Council.

• Incumbent serves as the executive advisor to the Tribal Executive Committee, or designated official, and the Tribal Council. As the chief administrative officer, the administrator shares with the Executive Committee full responsibility for carrying out all phases of management of the Tribe.
• Handles critical management demands within the Tribe and directly contributes to the overall managerial effectiveness of the operations of the tribal programs. Shares in administering the various programs responsibility with Federal, State, county and municipal officials, and the Tribal Council to ensure the Tribe’s objectives are met.
• Responsible for review and appraisal of the operations of the various tribal programs and activities that make up the total comprehensive program of the Tribe.
• Analyzes probable legislative actions on Federal and state programs and tribal activities, which may have an impact on the social or economic conditions of the Reservation, and advises the Tribal Executive Committee.
• Reports to council every month or as needed.
• Resolves differences arising from budget limitations and their impact on personnel, diverse priorities, mandatory procedures and regulations, and conflicts.
  
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  in procedures and program considerations.
• Provides general supervision and guidance to program directors for administration of the Tribe’s mission and various functions.
• Provides direction, guidance and leadership to subordinate staff. Plans and evaluates work performance, approves leave, identifies training requirements, reviews proposed plans, reports, and other work for adherence to policies and attainment of objectives. Explains and defines responsibilities, objectives and goals to subordinate supervisors and evaluates results achieved for program compliance and effectiveness.
• Works with program directors and encourages the fullest participation in program planning activities. Visits the program offices for the purpose of evaluating the functional programs and renders technical advice and assistance in connection with particular problems.
• Provides guidance and assistance, when necessary,…