PLANNING DIRECTOR

The Spokane Tribal Planning Director is responsible for the day-to-day management activities of the Planning Division, including policy and procedure recommendations, planning coordination, and budget management.

Requirements

• Responsible for providing directions to the Planning Department
• Responsible for monitoring departmental personnel to ensure compliance with Tribal policies and performance standards
• Facilitates comprehensive planning coordination between the Tribe and outside agencies
• Coordinate planning activities including development and implementation of Tribal plans, goals, and objectives
• Responsible for overseeing and managing all tribal budgets within the Planning Department
• Reviews and develop program operations in accordance with federal guidelines
• Develop and coordinate strategies for project financing
• Serves as Tribal liaison for developers, and business entrepreneurs
• Provides employee position descriptions, evaluations, and development plans
• Research, compiles and presents technical information, and prepares and coordinates presentations to the Tribal Business Council, Department Directors, Program Managers, Tribal employees, Tribal members, and various community groups
• Work cooperatively with the various Tribal programs and communities to provide Tribal leadership with the information and technical support necessary to formulate comprehensive plans, make informed decisions, and develop new policies and initiatives
• Be willing to be mentored to gain the necessary skills to Supervise the Tribe’s planned Real Estate Division
• Continually evaluate Departmental operations and activities and propose improvements when necessary
• Must be able to prepare and submit grants
• Train any new staff within the Planning Department on internal STOI procedures and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the OED or TBC