• Job Description

  Req#: 33638

  Job Details

  Level: Experienced

  Job Location: Comanche Nation Workforce Program - Lawton, OK

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: 4 Year Degree

  Salary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 Hourly

  Job Shift: M-F/8-5

  OPENING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2023

  CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 31, 2023

  POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Workforce (W.I.O.A.) will be responsible for all the overall operation of the Comanche Nation Tribal (W.I.O.A.) Department while making decisions related to and approving all assistance associated with the six (6) services (Work Experience, On-The-Job Training, Classroom Training, Supportive Service, Employability Enhancement, and Summer Youth Employment Program) that Workforce provides to Comanche Nation Tribal Members. The Director of Workforce will also be responsible for making decisions related to and approving all assistance associated with the six (6) services that Workforce provides to federally recognize tribal members through federal funding, in conjunction with the Department of Labor and Department of Health & Human Services federal poverty guidelines and stipulations.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must have strong leadership, decision-making, inter-personal, planning, organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Grant writing, planning, and submitting; management and reporting experience; solid presentation, negotiation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and meeting management skills.
  • Responsible for reviewing and determining eligibility of all incoming applications of clients who apply for WE, OJT, CRT, SS, EE, and SYEP services.
  • Review and approve W.I.O.A. staff time sheets, travel, RQ's, orders, etc., and other programmatic and financial documents, in conjunction with Finley & Cook and the current Nav Portal, through requisition submission.
  • Review and approve W.I.O.A. clients WE time sheets and CRT time sheets
  • Review and approve/disapprove W.I.O.A. clients who have submitted for SS and EE services.
  • Assures all program activities are carried out according to the W.I.O.A. CNG Guidelines established by the Comanche Nation Workforce Department. Also assures all program activities associated with federal monies are carried out according to the Department of Labor and Department of Health & Human Services federal poverty guidelines.
  • Prepare, create, develop, maintain, submit required and/or requested financial budget reports, status reports, monthly reports, weekly reports, federal reports, and/or other related reports to funding agency, Tribal Administrator , and/ or Federal Officers. Records of such reports will need to be documented and stored.
  • Responsible for overseeing that all program objectives are met according to the Program Narrative associated with the current federal grants Workforce applies for while balancing the overall mission of Workforce.
  • Responsible for managing CNG Budgets and Federal Grant Budgets. Submitting budget modifications, if the need arises. Reviewing G/L Account Details for auditing purposes and ensuring the department is in full compliance.
  • Compare monthly finance expenditure reports and reconcile with Finance Department and Property & Procurement Department on all discrepancies which include Quotes, Invoices, Orders, Checks, Receipts, etc.
  • Must have knowledge of and ability to work with appropriate hardware and software applications.
  • Work independently with minimum direction and communicate quickly and effectively both orally and in-writing.
  • Attends all W.I.O.A. meetings to fulfill objective as stated per federal regulations and CN policies.
  • Ability to establish working relationships with tribal members, employer, and the general public.
  • Be able to travel to W.I.O.A. related conferences; regional and national meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Tribal Administrator.

  REPORTS TO: The Director of Workforce (WIOA) will report to the Tribal Administrator and supervises all staff within the Workforce (W.I.O.A.) department.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Office environment with some lifting up to 25lbs.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Office setting - all weather types.
  • Traveling for long hours, if needed.
  • Traveling regularly in-state and out-of-state.
  • Occasional traveling for trainings and conferences

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other relevant business degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Preferred Education : Master's Degree in Business Administration or other relevant business degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory work experience.
  • Must possess knowledge in grant writing, grant submission, and grant preparation.
  • Must be able to pass Federal Covered Background investigation.
  • Must possess a Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and be insurable under the Comanche Nation's Motor Vehicle Policy.
  • Must be willing to submit and pass a drug testing.

  BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
  • Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
  • Birthday Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)
  • Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
  • Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
  • Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
  • 401K-up to 3% match

  VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

  • Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
  • Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
  • Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Additional Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
  • AFLAC

  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

  COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.
  

  INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.

  
  

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