Water Resources Manager - 24875

Chickasaw Nation; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chickasaw Nation seeks a senior staff leader to develop, manage, and implement the water plan. You will work with the Water policy and planning team to direct projects, establish milestones, and coordinate with government and academic partners.

In this role you will oversee staff, ensure training and compliance, and contribute to leadership discussions for strategic direction in water resources planning.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills including embedded links and pivot tables.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and strong reporting abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to last-minute changes.
• Ability to manage contracts, grants, and cross-agency communications.
• Background check and licensing requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water policy and planning initiatives from conception to execution.
• Manage professional service contracts and grants and ensure communications with the NRO Director.
• Develop proposals for infrastructure to implement water policy and planning work.
• Coordinate with tribal and government partners for water policy initiatives.
• Prepare weekly reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Phone Skills

PowerPoint

Software skills

Education

High School

Masters Degree in related field

Masters or graduate degree in water/environmental policy

Tools

Embedded links in Excel

Pivot tables

Query functions

Job description

Description

Summary

Serves as key staff person in developing, managing, and implementing the Chickasaw Nation water plan. Establishes and oversees deadlines and milestones in development of water resource planning and projects. Works efficiently and effectively with Chickasaw Nation Water policy and planning team on the development, procurement, and direction of water policy and planning outreach material. Serves as a liaison with government agencies, public organizations, community groups, universities, and research institutes in cooperative water planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and ongoing project oversight, management, and problem solving in relation to defined water policy and planning initiatives
• Manages water policy and planning project workflow, administers professional service contracts and grants, and ensures regular and effective communications with NRO Director
• Oversees the development of proposals for the building of institutional infrastructure necessary and appropriate for the full implementation of Chickasaw Nation water policy and planning work
• Oversees the development, maintenance, and implementation of uniform practices and procedures relating to Chickasaw Nation water policy and planning work
• Ensures all relevant staff are familiar with and have access to all associated and necessary systems and information
• Establishes a liaison with Chickasaw Tribal Utility Authority, Chickasaw Nation Department of Community Services, and Chickasaw Nation Department of Health, and other departments and offices within the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce for purposes of coordination on matters of water policy and planning
• Establishes a liaison with other tribal, state, and federal water policy and planning representatives and officials
• Represents the Chickasaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce (CNDC), and Natural Resources Office (NRO) on appropriate boards, committees, and teams as appointed
• Maintains effective working knowledge of water policy and planning fundamentals, including both technical and legal components and the issues relating to water policy implementation in an intergovernmental context
• Develops and maintains documentation as appropriate -- files, logs, records, reports, etc.
• Ensures employees and resources complete assigned training and development
• Maintains knowledge of, follows, and enforces all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Plans staff to meet operational needs
• Develops, communicates, monitors location- or function-specific procedures and guidelines
• Monitors and improves work performance of assigned teams as a whole and as individuals
• Oversees and manages assigned area
• Meets goals by establishing productivity, quality and service standards, and identifies improvement opportunities
• Serves as a member of the leadership team, providing input on overall strategic direction of the institution and serves on various committees
• Ensures all outcomes and deliverables meet organizational goals, objectives, and quality standards
• Prepares weekly reports
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies

Essential

• Ability to collaborate with and or coordinate efforts of others (e.g. cross-functional teams)
• Ability to adapt to new technological environments
• Ability to prepare clear and concise role-specific reports
• Ability to accept criticism and constructive feedback
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (e.g. Tribal officials, employees, and the public)
• Strong projection of professionalism in appearance, demeanor, written and verbal communication
• Ability to develop appropriate workflows and implement process improvements
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ensures compliance
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Resolves conflicts among personnel, projects and schedules
• Delegates to appropriate personnel and follows-up to ensure required results and standards are met
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of industry best practices
• Basic project management skills, including communication, scope, and schedules
• Understanding of business fundamentals, processes, and documentation
• Maintain effective working familiarity with all Chickasaw Nation laws, regulations, executive directives, policies, procedures; all CNDC standard operating procedures, policies, and uniform management directives; and all Chickasaw Nation Office of the Gaming Commissioner (CNOGC) regulations, the Federal Minimum Control Standards (MICS) and the Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS)
• Knowledge in Project Management, Program Management, Change Management, Strategy Implementation, Systems Implementation, and Performance Measurement
• Ability to choose solutions to challenges and make informed decisions by collecting relevant information and data and considering multiple viewpoints, cost-benefit, core values, etc.
• Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
• Interpersonal skills to motivate, investigate, inspire
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately (e.g. Reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals demonstrating logic focus, critical thinking, and clarity with a diverse group of people, including employees, clients, general public, outside entities, administrative staff, and co-workers)

Skills

Essential

• Advanced Excel skills to include embedded links, pivot tables, query, etc.
• Must be flexible and be able to adapt to last minute changes
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)
• Excellent Phone Skills
• Intermediate skill in creating PowerPoint presentations
• Skills in utilizing various software for multiple purposes

Experience

Nonessential:

• 3 years directly related experience

Education

Essential

• High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential

• Masters Degree in directly related field
• Preferred: Masters or other graduate-level degree in water, environmental, and/or natural resource policy or technical area

Credentials

Essential

• Pass general background check
• Gaming license or permit as required by assigned position
• Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions

Essential

• Works in an office setting
• Pass pre-employment drug test

Training

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork