Tribal Planner

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

POSITION TYPE:
Regular Full Time

DEPARTMENT:
Administration

REPORTS TO:

Tribal Administrator

BACKGROUND LEVEL:
Public Trust

SALARY RANGE: NEGOTIABLE

OPENING DATE:
September 23, 2026

Under direct supervision of the Tribal Administrator, the incumbent will be responsible for comprehensive planning and implementation activities associated with land use planning which will address the needs for the next 5-10 years relative to infrastructure, and on-going community needs. The planning and implementation will address funding strategies, planning infrastructure development, capital improvement, and economic development planning. The incumbent will also develop manuals, briefs, proposals, and perform technical and administrative implementation activities and assist with maintaining long-range goals and objectives of Pueblo de Cochiti Tribal Organization.

The tribal planner is required to represent the pueblo in a professional manner to external agencies, consultants, organizations, and individuals on and off duty always.

• Prepare comprehensive policy and procedures for long range planning that includes rural land development and master land use plan, development review and permitting coordination, historic preservation, and in-fill development planning.
• Prepares and collaborates with other departments, the production of feasibility studies and plans for economic and other associated business development projects.
• Research, evaluates, and pursues grant and loan resources to develop and implement planning programs and projects of importance to the Pueblo.
• Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting the community and prepares graphics and narrative reports on data.
• Recommends policy that affects infrastructure development, capital improvement and economic development that aligns with Pueblo de Cochiti values.
• Establishes databases on demographics and issues and maintains records and files.
• Edits and/or standardizes project material, policies, and creates tribal resolutions.
• Plans and coordinates community meetings when necessary.
• Works with individuals, departments, boards to exchange information, collaborate with others on new or ongoing projects
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, training, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Acts as Project Manager on capital improvements, land use development and other projects as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and Pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of Pueblo de Cochiti.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and protocols for Tribal, County, State, and Federal laws, Tribal sovereigns, Tribal reservation boundaries, and jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of professional planning, land development, and zoning.
• Knowledge of department organizations, functions, and policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of application processes of State and Federal grants including ICIP, TIF and Capital Outlay.
• Ability to carry out Governors and Tribal Council directives.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to community issues and concerns.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage people in all fairness and with respect.
• Ability to write technical reports and speak to various groups and governmental agencies.
• Ability to plan, create, and deliver…