SalmonCorps Program Executive Director

Fisheries Resource Management

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $26.39/Regular/Full-Time

Oversees the Yakama Nation SalmonCorps Project within the YN Fisheries Resource Management Program. The SalmonCorps Program Executive Director (SPED) is responsible for all aspects relating to the management of the Yakama Nation's AmeriCorps grant. This includes: development of AmeriCorps program policies and documentation procedures; training of program staff, members, and supervisors at the partner agencies; maintenance of complete files that meet regulatory requirements; tracking of performance measure data and support of program evaluation; completion of all AmeriCorps reports and management of data in eGrants; and drafting of federal grant applications. The position is full time and will be assisted by a full-time Project Director.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Train program staff, members, and project site supervisors on AmeriCorps program policies and regulations.
• Coordinate trainings, handbooks, contracts, and communication with AmeriCorps members and within Fisheries projects and sites.
• Participates in program team meetings and debriefs as appropriate.
• Develop and present pre-interview webinar for applicants.
• Prepare and implement member enrollment process and paperwork including taking a lead role in completion of criminal historic checks.
• Prepare and implement timely completion of all required exit paperwork.
• Participate in selection and placement process by screening applicants, answering SalmonCorps specific questions, and updating AmeriCorps content with documents.
• Work with Program staff to determine which placement are designated AmeriCorps placements and make adjustments as needed.
• Provide Life after AmeriCorps resources, including AmeriCorps Alums membership and how to access the AmeriCorps education award.
• Manage enrollment and communicate for Member Assistance Program.
• Develop and coordinate Program Basics training for Orientation, which includes AmeriCorps Basics, performance measures, timesheets, reporting requirements, allowable and prohibited activities, Member Assistance Program, etc.
• Support R&E in updating AmeriCorps program-specific website materials (e.g. update AmeriCorps FAQ, pre-interview webinar, etc.).
• Oversee data input into OnCorps system (timesheets, direct service activity reports, volunteer mobilization, and great stories).
• Monitor partner project supervisors and sites within FRM including conducting orientations for project site supervisors.
• Ensure appropriate paperwork and data input is completed for sites throughout the year, including site supervisor contracts, member evaluations, mid-term and annual performance evaluations, and timesheets.
• Oversee administration of agency site monitoring tool by Program Coordinators (PCs) during fall area visit and follow up on site issues throughout the year.
• Develop content for site supervisors' group meeting during PCs' winter area visit.
• Collaborate with Leadership team including AmeriCorps Program Officer, Grants Officer, and other CNCS staff to ensure that all grant application, performance reporting, and evaluations are complete on a timely basis.
• Maintain relationship with AmeriCorps and State Commissions by attending monthly CNCS National Direct update calls, quarterly commission meetings, and regional events and Program Director calls as needed.
• Attend all national and regional AmeriCorps service program trainings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of tribal history within the Columbia River Basin and familiarity with the Treaty of 1855.
• Knowledge of the traditions, culture and natural resource programs and policies of the Yakama Nation.

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  Basic knowledge of the life histories and interactions of salmon, sturgeon, Pacific lamprey and other

fishes of the Columbia Basin.

• Ability to work as a team member and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups while effectively representing the treaty reserved rights and fishery interests of the Yakama Nation.
• Ability to give oral presentations to scientific and policy groups regarding the results of ongoing programs, studies and analyses associated with hydroelectric dam operations and effects on fishery resources.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and operate a Tribal GSA vehicle in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Science, Biology, Environmental Science or closely related field and two years of professional experience.
• Must demonstrate and express a self-motivated and positive approach to identifying and completing the activities necessary to perform the work associated with this position.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: The Yakama Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST: Is required for Pre-Employment with the Yakama Nation. During employment, tribal employees are also subject to random testing (YN Personnel Policy Manual, Chapter 2.9.6, Section (a), (g), Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy).

TRAINEE: The Yakama Nation reserves the right to practice Indian Preference by selecting an Indian applicant as a trainee at a reduced pay rate than announced. A training plan is developed to assist employee to reach required qualification requirements and performance level. After completing training plan, work performance will be evaluated. Upon satisfying qualification requirements, employee will obtain entry level pay.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: In efforts to practice Self-Determination, the Yakama Nation grants Indian Preference for employment, promotions, and transfers to its employees and qualified applicants as appropriate. This may limit career opportunities for non-Indian applicants and candidates.

Preference for employment will be granted to qualified individuals meeting minimal qualification criteria in the following order pursuant to the YN Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.3:

• 10-points= Enrolled member of Yakama Nation.
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 6-points= Other Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) descendant of enrolled Yakama member.
• 2-points= Non-Indian spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 0-points= Non-Indian.

Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.4:

• Positions funded under non-638 federal funding: 8-points= Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Is pursuant to Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. For verification, must provide a copy of honorable DD-214.

Application points using the weighted point factor system: Disabled Veterans receive 10 points; All other Veteran's receive 5 points.

IMMIGRATION: If selected for employment with the Yakama Nation, you will be required to provide documentation stating you are authorized to work in the United States.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. To our knowledge, you may sign up at the U.S. Postal Service in your local area.

TO APPLY: https://yakama.isolvedhire.com/ Yakama Nation Human Resources, P. O. BOX 151, Toppenish WA 98948.

Phone: (509) 865-5121, X4387, X4833. Fax: (509) 865-8777 email: ynapplications@yakama.com

If you are mailing or faxing application, please state Job Announcement No. on your cover sheet.

Questions, please call the YN Human Resource Office.