Food Distribution Manager (TI-44340)

CLOSING DATE:   November 8, 2025

POSITION: Food Distribution Manager

SALARY: $ 32.40 to 35.41, per hour DOE

REPORTS TO:   HHS Director

LOCATION: Food Distribution/LIHEAP, Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions: EXEMPT, Responsible for the overall management of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs, Tribal Senior Heating and Wood Program, Food Distribution, Emergency Food Voucher, and Donable Foods as defined in program objectives and to utilize existing human and material resources to accomplish the purpose of the units managed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Typically requires an Associates’ degree and four years of progressive experience in human services including two years of supervisory experience.  Additional higher education may substitute for some experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and be eligible for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance. 
• Requires a 1^st aid and CPR card or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire. 
• Maintain license, insurance eligibility and 1^st aid/CPR throughout employment.
• Requires a negative TB test result prior to start date.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and Tribal Law and provisions pertaining to the position. 
• Requires knowledge and understanding of the relationship between the clientele and social services.
• Requires a working knowledge of personal computer and multimedia equipment operations including common office productivity software, internet, and computer-aided programs supporting education.   
• Requires sufficient math skills to read and understand statistical concepts. 
• Requires professional level writing skills sufficient to prepare reports. 
• Requires well-developed oral communications skills to work cooperatively with a diverse population of clientele.  
• Possess excellent writing skills, record keeping, a and documentation.
• Requires well-developed human relations skill to conduct persuasive formal presentations to diverse audiences, facilitate small group processes, present ideas clearly, resolve conflict, and convey technical concepts to others. 
• Requires the ability to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to manage and coordinate large, complex, and politically sensitive projects including budgets, time lines, and quality of work product. 
• Requires the ability to review, prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans, applications, specifications and legal contracts.  
• Requires the ability to understand and interpret all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standard.
• Requires ability to work under tense, demanding situations and to respond appropriately and professionally in crisis situations.
• Requires the ability to establish objectives, give direction, train, and review performance of planners and support staff. 
• Requires the ability to use sound judgement when making decisions, interpretations, and in communications with others. 
• Requires the ability to work extended hours for the purpose of conducting meetings and public processes.
• Requires the ability to work cooperatively with a diverse population of citizens.
• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively. 
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients and staff. 
• Requires the ability to operate a computer and work with various computer software, including Microsoft Word.  
• Requires the ability to lead work teams, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201 Tanya.Ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com