Native American/American Indian Relations Manager

Description

Boulder County Office of the County Administrator is seeking to hire a Native American/American Indian Relations Manager. Boulder County Government is moving from land acknowledgement to meaningful action in our work with American Indian, Native American, and Tribal government entities and peoples. We are seeking a self-starter who will take a proactive approach to carry forward research and relationship building critical to Boulder County policy making. On behalf of, and as a representative of Boulder County, this position will establish relationships with Tribal governments as well as other people who identify as American Indian. The primary functions of this role are establishing and maintaining Tribal relationships, intergovernmental management, research, writing, project management, policy analysis, consultation coordination and participation, and delivery of related presentations. This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work up to 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work hybrid including out of 1325 Pearl St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range: $50.00 - $75.00 Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of December 7th
• First Round Interviews: Week of December 14th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of December 28th
• Reference Check: Week of December 28th

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Initial Tasks Include:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with Tribal governments as well as local American Indian, Native American, or Indigenous community members
• Fostering the development of trusted relationships with Tribal governments representing people native to lands in Boulder County
• Creating and implementing a cartographic study to recommend initial contacts against a sequenced map of tribes in the nation
• Working in partnership with others to complete an ethnographic report
• Identifying opportunities for broader engagement and partnership with community organizations and Boulder County government departments on a diverse set of issues affecting the Boulder County community

Examples of Duties

• Represents Boulder County and functions as a connector between Boulder County and Tribal governments and local community members
• Develops a comprehensive, culturally responsive Tribal consultation plan for Boulder County staff and leadership outlining timelines, engagement tiers, and protocol frameworks
• Works in collaboration with county staff and leadership to establish introductions and build relationships with Tribal governments
• Coordinates intergovernmental relationships with Tribal governments and nations, including developing and maintaining agreements for this work
• Develops and maintains comprehensive Tribal directories, affairs, policies, communication plans, and operating procedures
• Infuses principles of equity in policy advice to Boulder County leadership on issues directly affecting Boulder County staff and American Indian, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawai'ian, or Indigenous peoples
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with county staff across the organization to provide collaboration, community engagement, research, event support and communications materials to address barriers impacting the access to county programs and services by Native American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawai’ian, or Indigenous peoples
• Assists in defining public policy priorities for the County’s work with Tribal governments and nations; analyzes the impact of policy decisions
• Attends Tribal and other Native American or American Indian events in the region as a representative of Boulder County
• Manages issue resolution, appropriately resolving matters and providing timely awareness, recommendations, and context for county leadership
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• 4 (four) years of combined education and experience relevant to Native American/American Indian Relations Management

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• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a Tribal government liaison or in related research, grant management, grant writing
• Experience performing complex research and analysis and preparing recommendations that reflect the impacts of policies or practices on Native American/American Indian people
• 2 (two) years of experience in Tribal leadership roles or working directly with leaders from multiple Tribes in such roles
• A bachelor’s degree in Native American studies, public administration, political science or a related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of local and regional Native American/American Indian issues and history
• Understanding of Tribal sovereignty and history, and how these impact relationships with local governments
• Ability to build relationships and coalitions
• Effective communication skills, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences including Tribal nations, government leaders, community members and partner organizations
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, the public, and representatives of various governmental institutions

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:

• peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
• ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
• paid medical leave;
• the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.