JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Support major and minor capital, construction, and research projects, including scopes, contracts, RFPs, schedules, budgets, and consultant/contractor coordination.
• Ensure projects comply with Tribal ordinances and applicable environmental and land‑use regulations.
• Perform research, data collection, reporting, and project documentation.
• Prepare planning resolutions, ordinances, amendments, policies, and local permitting documents.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Tribal Council, departments, agencies, utilities, and community partners.
• Attend planning, Tribal Council, committee, and community meetings as needed.
• Provide support to the Director of Planning & Development and assist with department budget preparation.
• Support GIS data collection, mapping, analysis, and serve as GIS backup when needed.
• Perform fieldwork and inspections as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience in planning, project management, or construction management
• Knowledge of project lifecycles, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating consultants/contractors
• Familiarity with environmental and land‑use regulations (NEPA, CEQA, County)
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Word; working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Construction/Project Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Experience in Tribal government or construction/design fields