Deputy Director of Public Safety

Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. We employ a broad range of qualified applicants with experience for positions at our different locations. Please submit a completed application with your resume to the Human Resources Department.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.

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• Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience

The Deputy Director of Public Safety is a leader responsible for the structural resilience, fiscal integrity, and strategic preparedness of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation. This position serves as the primary coordinator and lead strategist for the Nation’s disaster readiness, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of all Office of Emergency Services (OES) plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Hazard Mitigation Plan.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation drug free workplace policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

• Knowledge of Tribal government operations, policies, and procedures, particularly as they relate to public safety and emergency services.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal public safety partners, including Cal OES, USFS, BIA, CAL FIRE, county emergency services, and neighboring fire and law enforcement agencies.
• Understanding of mutual aid systems, cooperative agreements, and resource-sharing practices within Del Norte County and surrounding regions.
• Knowledge of training and certification requirements for fire, emergency management, and law enforcement personnel.
• Awareness of community-specific risks, hazards, and emergency management needs affecting the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and surrounding areas.
• Proficiency in administrative processes such as billing, reporting, budget tracking, and records management within a public safety or government setting.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.

Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.

• Oral communications.
• Dealing tactfully with government officials, civic groups, private vendors, and the Nation’s citizens.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Managing projects.
• Managing time efficiently.
• Administer and manage emergency…