Ethics Officer

Division: Administration

Status: Per Diem, Non-exempt - Appointment for 5 year term

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Description of Position: Ensure that Elected Officials are accountable to the Tribal membership and to act with honesty, integrity, fairness and impartiality in their conduct. Establish rules and regulations and enforce the procedural aspects of the SRMT Ethics Ordinance; establish Ethics Office by maintaining budget, processing administrative paperwork, maintain files; establish a process for hearings and appeals; process ethics complaints by receiving, researching complaints and selecting Tribal members to participate in the investigation and resolution of ethics complaints filed against Elected Officials in a timely manner.

Qualifications: The Ethics Officer of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe shall be at least thirty (30) years old; be an enrolled member of the Saint. Regis Mohawk Tribe; have no prior convictions of any serious crimes (i.e., fraud, moral turpitude); does not hold elective or appointed office at the time of the appointment; must possess a bachelor’s degree, or demonstrate equivalent life experience or competency, in an area of study that would qualify the person to act in the position of Ethics Officer (such as law, government affairs, accounting, ethics or human resources); possess knowledge and understanding of Mohawk political history and have lived in Akwesasne for a substantial portion of his or her life; not have any actual or perceived conflicts of interest or personal interests with any one particular special interest group.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: [email protected] or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK: All positions require candidates to successfully pass background check(s) prior to employment. Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

FLEET POLICY: Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.