Sovereign Lands & Resources Executive Director

Puyallup Tribe; Cushman (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Puyallup Tribe of Indians seeks a Sovereign Lands and Traditional Resources Executive Director to lead the division responsible for trust natural resources, protection of treaty rights, and the development of fish and wildlife resources, environmental quality guidance, youth education and climate resilience initiatives.

The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with Tribal Council and Administration to advance priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Natural Resources, Fisheries, Environmental Science or related field.
• Six years of senior management experience or equivalent.
• Experience managing a departmental budget and grant management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for the Sovereign Lands and Traditional Resources Division.
• Ensure compliance with tribal, state, and federal regulations across divisions.
• Oversee budgets and coordinate with Department Directors on annual operations.
• Build relationships with state and federal partners and stakeholders.
• Lead strategic planning per Tribal Council priorities.

Skills

Tribal governance

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Natural Resources

Master’s in related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Job description

Puyallup Tribe of Indians seeks a Sovereign Lands and Traditional Resources Executive Director to lead the division responsible for trust natural resources, protection of treaty rights, and the development of fish and wildlife resources, environmental quality guidance, youth education and climate resilience initiatives.

The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with Tribal Council and Administration to advance priorities.