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POSITION SUMMARY The Food Sovereignty Program Manager will assist in the oversight, development, and implementation of the Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program. The Program Manager will supervise the daily program activities of Food Sovereignty Program staff to ensure timely and successful completion of all Food Sovereignty Program grants, reports, work plans and objectives. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Responsible for building and developing the Yurok Tribe Environmental Department's Food Sovereignty Program including (but not limited to) farm to school efforts, gathering and distributing traditional foods, food preservation/inspection, marketing and developing a comprehensive food sovereignty strategic plan for the Yurok Tribe. 2. Prepares and submits for review progress reports of the approved work plans for the funded projects.

3. Directs and supervises staff engaged in fieldwork involving and management of the Food Sovereignty Program. 4.

Provides information and assistance to other departments or divisions regarding food sovereignty and other applicable environmental information. 5. Collects information generated by other Department staff or by multi-agency task forces in the area of food sovereignty and agriculture and utilizes that information for the formulation of the Food Sovereignty Program and associated policies.

6. Prepares a variety of analytical and program reports and makes effective verbal and written presentations or prepares material for presentation to the Environmental Director. 7.

Supervises field surveys and investigations on the Reservation related to the function of the Food Sovereignty Program and its environmental efficacy. 8. Identifies and prepares funding proposals and grant applications for the Environmental Department.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1.

G11: Bachelor's degree in related field with four years of job specified experience. 2. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.

3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1.

Knowledge of research and methodology commonly used to assess environmental health, and to classify or identify sources of environmental pollution or factors contributing to environmental degradation as it is related to agricultural practices, traditional land management and food sovereignty. 2. General knowledge and practice in data collection and analysis techniques, and in formulating regulatory procedures and qualitative standards.

3. General knowledge about ecosystem function and how it relates to food sovereignty and traditional land management practices. 4.

Practice in evaluating the negative impacts of environmental degradation from a cultural or social perspective. 5. Ability to understand and apply federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and program standards in the Program development and in accomplishing the goals of the program.

Familiar with the applicable federal laws administered by EPA, USDA and CDFA on Indian Reservations. 6. Ability to research, analyze, and summarize data using a variety of computer models and technical software applications; possess technical competence in computer use.

7. Able to prepare clear, concise, and complete technical documents, reports, correspondence, and other written materials. 8.

Ability to make oral presentations of technical recommendations. 9. Skill and experience in supervision of professional and technical staff.

10. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities.

Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters.

Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2.

All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures. 3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).

4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.

5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance. 6.

Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.