Job Opportunities

Forestry Director

AD Code: 131

Regular Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $77.584 - $101.229.52

Final Filing Date: OUF

Under the supervision of the Natural Resource Director and guided by the policy of the Tribal Council, the Forestry Program Director is responsible for advancing and implementing intensive management practices in the multiple use sustained yield management of all tribal forestry resources. Serves as Forestry Program Director for the Tribe with responsibility of providing short and long range forest resource management. This position is responsible for the management, planning, harvesting and silvicultural application of scattered Yurok trust and fee land and trust allotments, assignments, parcels and blocks of the Yurok Tribe’s forested lands.

Head Start Bus Driver

AD Code: 161

Regular Part Time

Location: Kepel

Pay Range: $18.66 - $24.34

Final Filing Date: OUF

BUS DRIVER: As a licensed and certified Bus Driver, this position will be under the supervision of the Family Service Coordinator. This position will provide transportation of Head Start children and parent/guardian volunteers five days a week to and from the Head Start and Early Head Start centers, field trips, socializations and other driving activities as requested.

CUSTODIAN: The incumbent will perform daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks of the early childhood buildings, as outlined on the job duty checklist to assure a clean, safe and sanitary site for staff, children and parents.

Executive Director

AD Code: 223 

Regular Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $125.091 - $163.215

Final Filing Date: OUF

The Yurok Tribal Council delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Executive Director, and he or she has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Council. The Executive Director provides direction and guidance to the Yurok Council as it carries out its governance functions.
Under guidance of the Yurok Tribal Council the incumbent is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of overall tribal operations, serves as the principal operating executive for implementation of the Tribal policies and legislative directives including the direct oversight of the Yurok Tribe management staff. Directs and oversees the development of all Yurok Tribe programs, plans, and budgets. Incumbent will provide supervisory duties and leadership to the Yurok Tribe management staff in the performance of their assignments as well as issue directives designed to accomplish the goals and objectives as set by Council. Provides initiative in identifying the need for action by the Yurok Tribal Council to develop or revise policies and procedures. Incumbent is accountable for achieving Council goals and objectives and for compliance with policy directions.

Adult Wellness Case Manager

AD Code: 225

Temporary 

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $20.07 - $26.19

Final Filing Date: 7.17.2020

Under the general supervision of the Wellness Coordinator, the Adult Wellness Case Manager III will be responsible for an ongoing case load of Yurok Wellness Court participants to include adults, and/or families.

Planning Director

AD Code: 226

Regular Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $77,584 - $101,229

Final Filing Date: 7.31.2020

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director the incumbent is responsible for coordination of overall tribal/organizational planning, research and evaluation and new program development. The Planning Director will furnish advice and assistance to the tribal governing body, the Executive Director and department directors in the development and implementation of programs and services designed to meet the needs of the tribal organization and the tribal community. The Planning Director will coordinate the development of the tribe’s annual activity plan, including identification of short and long term goals and objectives and the strategies necessary for their accomplishment. Identify sources of funds to implement planned strategies and develop grant proposals/applications/contracts as necessary.

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YHHS Director

AD Code: 234

Regular Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $77,583 -$101,229

Final Filing Date: 8.28.2020

Under general supervision of the Executive Director, the Social Services Director has full responsibility for planning, directing, and administering all social service related programs provided by the Tribe. The Director plans, organizes and monitors department operations, functions, and activities, services and Managers. The Director is responsible for program management and on-going community relations. The Director participates in the overall planning, development and implementation of the Tribe’s short and long term goals as they relate to the special social service needs of the Tribal community.

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Accountant II

AD Code: 237

Regular Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $28.89 - $34.48

Final Filing Date: 8.21.2020

Under the general direction of the Finance Director, this position will coordinate and perform professional and technical responsibilities related to the tribe’s financial operations; assist in maintaining control over fiscal information system by monitoring and analyzing financial records, preparing and interpreting monthly and annual financial reports and assuring that the Tribe and the Tribe’s component units are complying with Tribal, State and Federal policies, procedures and regulations, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Review work of Bookkeepers.

Prevention Specialist 

AD Code: 238

Regular Full Time

Location: Klamath/Weitchpec

Pay Range: $22.04 - $23.38

Final Filing Date: 9.24.2020

Promotes the Mission and Values of Yurok Health and Human Services through prevention activities, projects, education, and advocacy. Encourages youth-guided system development and implementation. Supports continuity of youth services through collaboration with other Tribal Departments.

Yurok Trail Crew Leader

AD Code: 243

Seasonal

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $16.82 

Final Filing Date: 9.24.2020

 The Yurok Youth Trail Crew Leader will oversee and manage the Yurok youth trail crew. Trail crew leader will be in charge of maintaining trail sites with the trail crew within the Redwood National and State Parks and will report out of the Klamath Tribal office.

Yurok Trail Crew Leader

AD Code: 244

Seasonal 

Location: Klamath/Weitchpec

Pay Range: $16.82

Final Filing Date: 9.24.2020

The Yurok Youth Trail Crew Leader will oversee and manage the Yurok youth trail crew. Trail crew leader will be in charge of maintaining trail sites with the trail crew within the Redwood National and State Parks and will report out of the Klamath Tribal office.

Yurok Youth Trail Crew

AD Code: 245

Seasonal

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $15.00

Final Filing Date: 9.24.2020

Trail crew members will maintain trail sites within the Redwood National and State Parks and will report out of the Klamath Tribal office.

Yurok Youth Trail Crew

AD Code: 246

Seasonal 

Location: Klamath/Weitchpec

Pay Range: $15.00

Final Filing Date: 9.24.2020

Trail crew members will maintain trail sites within the Redwood National and State Parks and will report out of the Klamath Tribal office.

Benefits Director

AD Code: 248

Regular - Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $77.584

Final Filing Date: 9.24.2020

The Benefits Director will develop, implement, and maintain benefits programs, policies, and procedures. Benefits Director will manage our employee health, dental/eye, life insurance and workers compensation plans and be accountable for plan design, implementation, communication and administration to achieve the Yurok Tribe’s desired benefit program. In addition, this role has the added responsibility of managing the health and welfare relationship with our benefits administrator, and annual enrollment. Provides guidance to our employees on benefit plans.

Environmental Specialist

AD Code: 249

Regular - Full Time

Location: Klamath/Weitchpec

Pay Range: $22.04 - $24.08

Final Filing Date: 9.25.2020

The Environmental Protection Specialist (EPS) is a multi-discipline environmental professional position. The position is entirely grant funded and grant writing is an important and necessary function. The EPS may be assigned to any of the following environmental areas depending on the Tribe’s need, funding source, and the individual’s expertise: water quality, hydrology, air quality, solid waste management, pesticides, underground storage tanks (USTs), cultural resources, NEPA/environmental review, permitting/inspection, environmental education, data management, and/or administration. The current position is for solid waste management, USTs, Hazardous Materials & enforcement within the Pollution Prevention/Enforcement Division.

Outreach Specialist 

AD Code: 250

Part Time - Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $20.07 - $22.04 - $24.16

Final Filing Date: 9.25.2020

Under the supervision of the Program Manager the Community Outreach Specialist will assist in the implementation of all education, prevention, and outreach aspects of various program’s goals and objectives.

Public Health Officer

AD Code: 251

Regular Full Time

Location: All Areas

Pay Range: $91,353 - $119,195

Final Filing Date: 10.2.2020

The Public Health Officer is responsible for providing oversight and enforcement of public health regulations and developing public health policy for the Yurok Tribe, including for planning, organizing and directing public health programs. They lead in program planning components of preparedness and response efforts related to bioterrorism, communicable disease occurrence and outbreaks, and other public health emergencies; provides professional coordination with Indian Health Services (IHS), County Public Health Programs, California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), United Indian Health Services (UIHS) and UIHS clinics; and Directs Communicable Disease Control, Tuberculosis Control, STD Control and a wide range of public health activities and performs other duties as required.

Fish Technician I

AD Code: 252

Regular - Full Time

Location: Klamath

Pay Range: $15.00 - $17.55

Final Filing Date: 10.2.2020

This position assists professional fisheries personnel engaged in scientific and technical work in the field of fisheries biology. This position is comprised mostly of fieldwork, with some time spent in the office. The position requires work during various times of the day and will require some rotating shifts. Work weeks may include weekend and/or evening work shifts and may require travel for extended periods of time, including overnight travel.

JOM Tutors

AD Code: 253

Part Time - Full Time

Location: All Areas

Pay Range: $15.00 - $23.79

Final Filing Date: 10.2.2020

Incumbent is under the general supervision of the Johnson O’Malley Site Supervisor. The Tutor is responsible for providing tutorial services in all academic areas as well as Yurok cultural enhancement activities to enrolled Yurok children. This position requires well-developed communication skills and operational skills in Mathematics and Sciences.

TC Cook Custodian

AD Code: 254

Regular - Full Time

Location: Klamath/Weitchpec

Pay Range: $15.00 - $19.57

Final Filing Date: 10.2.2020

This position is under the general supervision of the Program Manager. The Cook will prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for Elder Nutrition Program and provide nutrition education to staff, elders in accordance with the policies of the Elder Nutrition Program and the Title VI Older Americans Act Federal Performance Standards. The Custodian will perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks of the kitchen area, as outlined on the job duty checklist, to assure a clean, safe and sanitary site for staff, elders and volunteers.

Regional Supervisor 

AD Code: 255

Regular - Full Time

Location: All Areas

Pay Range: $65,540 - $85,515

Final Filing Date: 10.2.2020

The Regional Supervisor will supervise a unit of case investigators and contact tracers working both remotely and in communities supporting the local health department efforts. This unit will be collectively responsible for contacting people with COVID-19, to help make care plans to promote well-being, identify close contacts and locating information so they can be notified of exposure and connected to various services (including social support structures, testing, clinical care, etc.). The team will provide education about COVID-19, isolation and quarantine procedures and social services.

Account Specialist 

AD Code: 256

Regular - Full Time

Location: Eureka

Pay Range: $22.04 - $22.70

Final Filing Date: 10.8.2020

This position involves the tracking, receipting, distribution and disbursement of all child support payments received by Yurok Child Support Services (YCSS). Tracking will be achieved using several databases. The position must have a strong understanding of child support distribution schemes and effectively communicate them to customers and staff. All new and modified court orders must be recorded on a daily basis. All payments made via income withholding orders received from employers, states and tribes must be updated on a daily basis. The ability to complete complex child support calculations and accurately certify accounts to clients, courts, attorneys, and other jurisdictions is necessary. The position must also have strong liaison skills to communicate with the California Department of Child Support Services regarding shared child support accounts.

Chief Water Operator 

AD Code: 257

Regular - Full Time

Location: Klamath/Weitchpec

Pay Range: $22.04 - $28.76

Final Filing Date: 10.8.2020

Under the direct supervision of the Public Water Systems Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the operations and maintenance of multiple community water systems. The incumbent supervises Water Operators to monitor water system performance, provide chlorination to treatment processes, maintain surface water collection intakes, maintain and monitor slow sand filter and roughing filter elements, and operate system source wells. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for making minor modifications and repairs to water system elements. The incumbent will be available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week and may include working in all weather conditions. The incumbent shall assist in tracking water users on each system and will read all commercial meters and submit for billing purposes and will assist the Public Water Systems Manager in annual capital improvement evaluations.