HOW TO APPLY: Please note that you MUST MUST MUST complete a PTN job application in order to apply. Simply sending your resume via careerlink's apply button does not complete the application process. Please download an application from www.poncatribe-ne.org/jobs.php or you may email me at michellema@poncatribe-ne.org and have an application emailed to you.

1. Administrative responsibility for all NPHA personnel matters, developing and mananging all NPHA budgets, grants and contracts;
2. Management oversight for procurement and inventory policies;
3. Plans, organizes, and evaluates various housing operations to effectively mobilize the NPHA’s resources for providing and improving affordable housing for Ponca Tribal Members and other Native Americans;
4. Directs studies and prepares recommendations about program development for Indian Housing;
5. Plans and reviews work relating to the NPHA's budget;
6. Leads NPHA efforts to develop the Indian Housing Plans and Annual Preformance Reports, present to the BOC and submit to HUD to comply with the IHBG requirements;
7. Reviews and updates census and vital statistics data to ensure IHBG formula used by HUD is acurate and challenge HUD data as necessary;
8. Reviews, revises, and develops departmental policies and operating procedures;
9. Consults with other governmental officials to include Ponca Tribal Council, federal and local agencies about the operation of housing and development programs;
10. Negotiates resolutions concerning isues or problems with contractual agreements, both internal and external to the NPHA;
11. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
12. Responsible for management oversight for Low Rent and Homeowneship programs, assuring compliance with all HUD policies and regulations as they apply to tribally designated housing entities. Responsibility includes occupancy and maintenance protocols, addressing and resolving complaints and ensuring leases are enforced and rents are collected and accounted for;
13. Works closely with the Development Section to develop a strategy to procure additional grant funding opportunties to leverage NPHA resources;
14. Develops a strategic vision and strategic plan to address housing needs and enhance the NPHA’s ability to aquire and or develop additional housing stock, this strategic plan should be reviewed and updated yearly and presented to the BOC and Ponca Tribal Council as part of the annual report;   
15. Other duties as assigned by the BOC.

1. Principles and practices of Indian Housing Programs and management.
2. Principles and practices of personnel management and supervision.
3. Principles and practices of tribal governments and administration.
4. Principles and practices of community programs and organizations.

1. Interpret and understand Native American housing needs and problems.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native Americans and culturally diverse environments   
3. Work cooperatively with employees, clients, and the public.
4. Communicate orally with co-workers, customers, clients, and the public using a telephone and in group and face-to-face, one-on-one settings.
5. Comprehend and make inferences from materials written in the English language.
6. Produce written documents in the English language using proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
7. Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.

• Bachelor degree in public or business administration, planning or a related field;
• Five years of progressively responsible management and budget administration experience for a broad range of housing services such as urban development, housing finance, housing development, housing maintenance programs and implementation of assisted and affordable housing programs or other affordable rental housing;
• Three years of supervisory experience, including multi-level staffing;
• Knowledge of human resource planning and employee evaluation procedures;
• Knowledge of the procedures involved in the budgeting and expenditure of public funds;
• One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations;
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act and Indian Health Services programs;
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and Access database programs;
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable;
• Must successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks;
• Able and willing to travel.

• Master degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Two or more years in Tribal administration.
• Two or more years experience in developing and maintaining inter-governmental relationships and agreements when deemed necessary.