Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A Bachelor degree in public administration or related field and five years of progressively responsible work experience directly related to the duties of the position is required. Experience must include extensive knowledge of Puget Sound tribal governments, treaty rights and Native American culture. Knowledge of public infrastructure development processes and the Federal Transit Administration is a plus. Required Licenses or Certifications: Valid Driver's License. Required Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of tribal governments, treaty rights and Native American culture, with a special emphasis on Puget Sound Indian Tribes and public infrastructure. Required Skills: • Plan, coordinate and monitor engagement plans, programs and functions. • Collaboration: - Build and maintain quality working relationships with Tribal Leaders and staff. - Work collaboratively with Sound Transit staff (leadership, project management, co-workers) and external stakeholders. - Coordinate training for relevant Sound Transit staff. • Communication: - Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds. - Design and make effective presentations. - Communicate with tact and diplomacy. • Technical: - Firm understanding of Tribal Governments, treaty rights and federal consultation. - Ability to understand and communicate complex technical project, environmental and financial information. - Understanding of Sound Transit's system expansion plans and goals. • Political: - Understand Sound Transit's political environment and sensitivities. - Ability to work with elected officials and all levels of government. - Policy analysis. - Apply Government Relations standard techniques and procedures. • Maintain highest ethical standards and transparency. • Willingness to take initiative and ability to juggle multiple task. Physical Demands/Work Environment • The Tribal Relations Manager makes field visits. • Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. • Work is performed in a standard office environment. • Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. Apply online: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=145702 Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class. | 
