TERO Compliance Manager Tribal Employment Rights
Moapabandofpaiutes· Oct 1, 2026 · 27d ago
Moapa, Nevada
In office
Full-time
Manager
$116K–$154K est.
Job description
Job Summary:
The TERO Compliance Officer leads the Moapa Tribal Employment Rights Office and ensures
compliance with the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. The TCO works with contractors,
Tribal departments, employers, and Tribal Members to increase employment, training, and
contracting opportunities. Responsibilities include maintaining the skills bank and business list,
coordinating referrals and training, negotiating and monitoring compliance agreements and
hiring goals, investigating complaints, conducting site visits, overseeing fees, and reporting to
the Business Council. The position plays a key role in connecting Tribal Members with
opportunities and ensuring they benefit from economic development on the Reservation.
Duties:
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Administer and enforce the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance and related regulations.
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Maintain the skills bank, including member qualifications, certifications, and availability,
and process employer referrals.
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Help Tribal Members find and secure jobs they qualify for by identifying opportunities,
matching members with employers, making referrals, and following up on placements.
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Work with employers, contractors, Tribal departments, and training providers to expand
employment, training, and contracting opportunities.
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Maintain the Native-owned and Tribally owned business directory and provide it to
employers.
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Establish and monitor hiring goals and negotiate employer compliance agreements before
work begins.
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Assess and collect TERO fees and coordinate billing with the Finance Department.
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Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance through records reviews, site visits, and
job-site inspections.
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Investigate complaints and support enforcement actions, appeals, and TERO Commission
hearings.
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Coordinate cultural sensitivity training and workforce development programs that help
Tribal Members gain the skills needed for available jobs.
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Provide monthly reports to the Business Council on compliance, hiring goals, referrals,
placements, fees, and complaints.
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Assist with budgeting, funding opportunities, recordkeeping, and research of applicable
Tribal and federal laws.
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Maintain strong relationships with employers, Tribal departments, Tribal Members, and
community organizations.
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Perform presentations and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Must be 21 years of age.
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Ability to travel regularly to active construction sites.
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Working knowledge of tribal sovereignty as it relates to tribal government operations
and business management.
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Experience in contract administration, program administration, or compliance
monitoring.
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Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound reasoning, and to hold a firm
position with contractors when the Ordinance requires it.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing
reports for a council, committee, or board.
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Proficiency with standard computer applications, including spreadsheets and
databases.
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Valid driver's license and a three-year driving history report.
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Must be insurable through tribal insurance.
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Must pass a pre-employment background investigation and alcohol and drug
screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Four-year degree in business administration, public administration, human resources,
or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant
experience preferred.
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Prior experience with a Tribal Employment Rights Office or tribal workforce
development.
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Experience monitoring compliance on construction projects.
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Familiarity with building trades classifications, apprenticeship programs, and union
referral practices.
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Grant writing experience and experience developing training materials.
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