Child Support - Director

Overview

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open: January 21, 2026

Close: When Filled

Job Title: Director

Department: Child Support

Reports To: Administrative Manager

Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 847

* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:

Supervises all aspects of the Child Support Department including budget, staff, and program components ensuring Tribal and Federal regulations are met. Liaison with Federal, State and Tribal agencies.

• Supervises child support personnel.
• Mentors child support personnel.
• Develops and implements department policies, procedures, and protocols to conform to Tribal codes and policies.
• Effectively recommends program enhancements.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with Federal, State and Tribal Partners, including the Federal Office of Child Support Services, Child Support staff from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Washington State Division of Child Support, the Attorney General’s Office, the Pierce County Prosecutors Office, the Puyallup Tribal Court, Washington State Tribal Child Support Program Directors, and Tribal Employers.
• Actively participates in meetings with State and/or Federal child support agencies in order to positively and accurately represent the Tribe’s position on child support matters. These meetings may require both in-state and out-of-state travel depending upon the location of the meetings.
• Prepares and presents monthly program status reports before the Puyallup Tribal Council upon request.
• Prepares and administers annual budget and grant for department.
• Assures that program components meet Federal direct-funding requirements.
• Plans, develops and coordinates projects to meet organizational goals.
• Participates in the development of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Vision, Mission, Strategic Direction, and a responsibility to convey, model, and carryout such.
• Develops and maintains ethical and professional relationships with key vendors, (i.e., Tribal employers, Lab Corp, Pacific Office Automation, Office Suppliers, Pitney Bowes, Building Management, etc.) in an effort to obtain added value to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
• Contributes to a favorable public image of the Tribe by establishing and maintaining relationships and participation in the community (civic, industry, and professional).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Directly supervises employees in the Child Support enforcement department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians personnel policies and procedures, and all applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, recognizing and counseling employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Master's degree (M.

A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.). This position requires in-state and out-of-state…