(Employees will receive 5% below the negotiated pay rate during their probationary status.):

OPEN TO ONEIDA ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Develop, monitor, implement and enforce all Indian Preference Laws policies to ensure Indian Preference in hiring, contracting, construction and the supply of vendor products and services. Ensure Indian Preference provisions are applied fairly in all situations and in such a way that reflects the intent of Indian Preference. The intent of Indian Preference is to create opportunities for tribal members to participate in business and employment opportunities within the Nation’s reservation lands through partnerships, training, and implementation of the Good Mind principles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensure compliance of Chapter 57 Indian Preference in Contracting Law.
2. Certify the Indian Owned Business Entities in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
3. Establish and maintain a skills bank and actively recruit and certify qualified trades workers.
4. Negotiate compliance agreements to ensure compliance with Chapter 502 Indian Preference in Contracting.
5. Monitor construction jobsites to ensure compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
6. Investigate written complaints and implement action to successfully resolve conflicts.
7. Develop, maintain, and update the Indian Preference Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with the Oneida Indian Preference Law.
8. Work cooperatively with Director of Public Works to coordinate and collaborate with different departments, Legal and Legislative Assistants and other Tribes on Indian Preference Policy development.
9. Attend Construction Committee meetings to assure and assist with compliance with Indian Preference Laws.
10. Review and analyze Indian Preference manpower reports from contractors. Investigate any discrepancies such as difference between non-Indian and Indian work hours per week.
11. Ensure compliance for Indian Preference in all projects, including non-construction projects, utilizing effective skills negotiation.
12. Periodically review the Indian Preference in Contracting law for potential updates.
13. Maintain records, files and spreadsheets and report monthly on Indian Preference business, contracts, violations, negotiations and follow through activities in resolving issues, building partnerships to strengthen Indian Preference Office.
14. Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, Tribal Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
15. Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
16. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Frequently walk, sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
2. Visit worksites on occasion. Comply with safety standards when visiting construction sites.
3. Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level
4. A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Leadership Qualities

a. Fostering Teamwork - Consistently contributes to a positive team environment and takes the initiative to reinforce team work. Is open with team members and uses tact and diplomacy when communicating with team.
b. Developing Others - Provides specific feedback, information, advice and/or suggestions to help others to become more successful. Expresses confidence in their abilities and helps them see mistakes are learning opportunities. Regularly meets with others to review developmental progress.
c. Managing Change – Works cooperatively with others to embrace the change and implement new ideas. Establishes processes to plan and manage the orderly implementation of change.

2. Relationships

a. Building Collaborative Relationships - Shows an interest in what others have to say, acknowledges their perspectives and ideas and consistently reinforces other’s efforts. Takes time to know co-workers, build rapport and establish a common bond.
b. Customer Orientation – Focuses on customers and focuses efforts on meeting the needs of external and/or internal customers. Let customers know you are willing to work with them to meet their needs.
c. Influencing Others - Seeks out and builds relationships with others who can provide information, knowledge, support and other forms of help. Works to involve others to gain their support on ideas, proposals, projects and solutions.

d. Attention to Communications – Ensures important information gets to those that need to have it in a timely manner. Focuses on regular, consistent communication with supervisor, coworkers and others.

3. Business Related

a. Thoroughness – Sets up processes to ensure high quality of work will be achieved through careful preparation, meetings, presentations, completeness of execution, carefully monitoring work and following up with others to ensure work is on track.
b. Technical Expertise - Possesses in-depth knowledge and skill in a technical area and applies that knowledge to their key responsibilities.

4. Personal

a. Flexibility - Understands and appreciates the merits or perspectives of other ways. Welcomes constructive criticism or change as an opportunity. Demonstrates a willingness to modify a strongly held position in the face of new evidence.

5. Must have OSHA training/certification or obtain within one (1) year of employment.
6. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all matters.
7. Must be willing and able to obtain additional education and training.
8. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must adhere to the Oneida Nation’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
9. Must pass a background security check with the Oneida Nation in order to meet the Employment Eligibility Requirements, Tribal/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance as they pertain to the position. A temporary license or Gaming License issued by the Oneida Gaming Commission is required as a condition of employment and continuing employment within the Oneida Nation's Gaming Division.
10. A valid driver’s license or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance are required. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license or occupational driver’s license within thirty (30) days of employment if applicant has an out-of-state driver’s license. Must be authorized as eligible to operate a Personal vehicle under the Oneida Nation’s Vehicle Driver Certification and Fleet Management Law prior to actual start date. Must maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants please clearly state on the application/resume if you meet these qualifications.
1. Knowledge and experience with Oneida Nation organizational structure.
2. Knowledge of the Oneida Community, its history and culture with the ability to incorporate that knowledge into the daily responsibilities of this position.
3. Two (2) years previous successful experience working with Tribal and Federal Laws pertaining to Indian Preference, EEO and labor relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants please clearly state how you meet these qualifications on the application/resume.
1. Must be an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or closely related field; or three (3) years of previous work experience in compliance, contract agreements, enforcement and/or compliance regulations; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:
1. Must provide a copy of diploma, license, degree or certification upon employment.