Executive Director

The Karuk Tribal Council delegates responsibility for management of the day-to-day 
operations to the Executive Director. He or she shall be enabled with the authority to 
carry out this responsibility in accordance with the direction and policies established by 
the Council. The Executive Director provides direction and guidance to the Tribal 
Council as they carry out various governance functions. 
Under guidance from the Karuk Tribal Council the incumbent is responsible for the 
effective and efficient administration of overall tribal operations and serves as the 
principal operating executive for implementation of all Tribal policies, procedures, 
strategic planning efforts and legislative directives. He or she shall be responsible for the 
direct oversight of Karuk Tribal Management Staff as directed by the Tribal Council. 
Directs and oversees the development of all the Karuk Tribe’s programs, plans, and 
budgets in close coordination with key program and administrative staff. Incumbent will 
provide support and leadership to the Karuk Tribal Management Team in the 
performance of their assignments as well as issue directives designed to accomplish the 
goals and objectives as set forth by the Tribal Council. Incumbent must be innovative and 
show initiative in identifying the need for action by the Karuk Tribal Council to develop 
or revise policies and procedures. Incumbent is accountable for achieving Council goals 
and objectives and for compliance with policy directions.

1. Must demonstrate the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the Karuk 
   Tribe to meet the Karuk Tribe’s goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to establish an 
   organizational vision and to implement that vision in a continuously changing environment. 
2. Must possess the ability to lead people toward meeting the Karuk Tribe’s vision, mission and 
   goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the 
   development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution 
   of conflicts. 
3. Must be results driven. This qualification involves the ability to meet the Karuk Tribe goals and 
   the Tribal Member expectations. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to make decisions that 
   produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing programs, and 
   calculating risks. 
4. Must demonstrate accountability, customer service, decisiveness, problem solving, and technical 
   credibility. 
5. Must have the demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining professionalism.