Tribal Chief Executive Officer (External - Deadline 6/22/2026)

THE TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS

JOB DESCRIPTION

For Posting Purposes Only

JOB TITLE: Tribal Chief Executive Officer


DIVISION: Economic Development

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Salary: $77.40 per hour non-negotiable

SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Tribal Council ("Supervisor"), this position will primarily be responsible to oversee the strategic planning process, development, and growth of profitable new business opportunities and the Tribal Business Corporation's strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.

• Implement business development plans with assistance of Project Managers, General Managers, and Tribal Leadership
• Confer with Tribal Leadership and reviews all activities, business plans, and objectives to determine changes in operations of Tribal Enterprises
• Direct the preparation of directives from Tribal Leadership to business entities outlining policy or operational changes to be implemented
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options
• Resolve internal priorities
• Recommend equity investments
• Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners
• Execute by discovering and exploring business relevant opportunities
• Provide Tribal Leadership with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial strategic plans
• Evaluate and determine Tribal resources for economic development planning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of subordinates to include mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance; hiring of employees; recommend transfer, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Attend meetings
• Attend mandatory training
• Travel as required to perform duties
• Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.


K NOWLEDGE OF:

• Strategic planning, business development, acquisition sourcing, government contracting, and due diligence
• Marketing, financial modeling, and developing infrastructure in support of a new business
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel modeling, Word and Power Point and Project Management
• Federal, State and Tribal laws pertaining to operation of an enterprise an Indian trust land
• Relevant Tribal laws and compacts, preferably Torres Martinez
• Relevant and current Tribal, Federal, State and County employment laws, regulatory codes, personnel policies, processes, procedures, and standards

A BI L I T Y TO:

• Work with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and must always maintain cultural sensitivity
• Foster leadership, policy direction, program management, and administration
• Provide oversight for assigned program functions subject to applicable Federal, Tribal and State laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Plan and direct others to accomplish complex major activities and report on operations and activities which are very broad in scope
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing
• Gather facts, analyze information, draw sound conclusions, and adopt an effective course of action
• Demonstrate analytical skills including critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution techniques and consulting
• Prepare clear, concise, accurate comprehensive narrative and statistical reports and records
• Create and establish cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Work independently

E DUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Business Administration preferred OR Bachelor's Degree required in Business Management or Marketing or related field, and minimum seven (7) years of demonstrated business development experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: To perform and to continue to be qualified for this position, the requirements listed below must be met at a time of hire or may be obtained within a specific amount of time depending on the position requirements. Costs for required certifications, licenses, and registration are to be covered by employee, unless offered by the Tribe.

• Requires driving in the course and scope of employment. Must have prior to hiring and maintain throughout employment a valid California Class C driver's license and insurability under the Tribe's vehicle insurance policy
• Prior to hiring and continuously throughout employment must obtain a Torres Martinez Gaming License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting walking and standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, and crouching to file materials
• Lifting up to 50lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Driving a vehicle to conduct work
• Indoor office environment
• Outdoor office environment
• Interacting with difficult people
• Ability to work in various temperature conditions

TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy:

The Tribe shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in employment to Indian applicants who meet the required qualifications in accordance with applicable law, including the TERO Ordinance. "Indian preference in employment" as used in this policy, applies in all aspects of the employment relationship including, hiring, termination of employment, promotion, training, transfer, and related issues.


Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements:

The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians are required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §741). As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees that are reasonably suspected of


violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment.

Essential Government Functions:

All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians.

Job Description subject to change

Monday through Thursday 7am-5pm