Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Job Announcement
Open: September 30, 2026 Close: November 13, 2026
Job Title: Compliance Officer Department: TERO
Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition:
*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The 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:
Enforces Indian Preference Tribal and Federal laws. Serves as the liaison between employees, employers, Federal agencies, and Unions to ensure compliance with the TERO Ordinance and other Indian Preference laws. Monitors Federal, State, Tribal agreements affecting employment on and off the Reservation in an effort to increase Native American employee referrals. Provides for the coordination and enforcement of the TERO Ordinance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for monitoring Indian Preference in general and subcontracting activities.
Assist in developing and maintaining Indian owned business registry for contracting, subcontracting and supply contracts.
Perform documentation in-take including, but not limited to, complaints, compliance and utilization plans.
Negotiate written Indian Preference agreements on and off the Reservation to increase referrals to local employers.
Implement and monitor Indian Preference in employment and training in all contract and policy development
Acts as a liaison between employees, Federal Agencies, Unions, employment related offices to ensure Indian Preference goals and objectives are developed and maintained according to TERO Ordinance, Federal, State and local laws.
Place minimally qualified TERO clients in meaningful positions with opportunities for training and promotions.
Perform on-site inspections of employers to monitor compliance.
Monitor local and Reservation based private employers on a weekly basis for compliance with State and Federal Contracts.
Responsible for processing charges for TERO Ordinance violations, and individual complaints under the TERO Ordinance.
Assist with preparations for hearings on ordinance violations.
Monitor on a monthly and quarterly basis the activities and any current issues of the Tribal Employment Right Office.
Compile and document information for review by the TERO Director and Commission.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements
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
Associate Arts (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school in a related field; or one year of construction employment related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be familiar with EEOC, Title VII and TERO Laws. Will substitute graduate level course work in business or public administration or a related discipline, and/or training or equivalent work experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job. Position requires office skills including typing and beginner personal computer skills using internet, word processing, spreadsheets. (i.e.,Word for Windows, Excel Access & Power Point).
Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).
Language Skills
Employee must domonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management.…