Tribal Liaison

Position Description:
The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute ( UGPTI ) at NDSU is seeking candidates for a Tribal Liaison position. The primary objective for the position is to work collaboratively with department education and research professionals to engage the tribal community in prioritizing and promoting activities related to transportation safety, planning and asset management. The tribal liaison will have a highly visible role in coordinating tribal outreach for transportation programs and training across the UGPTI and other agencies. The position does require travel.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Communications, Education, Indian Affairs, Agribusiness/Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Computer skills
• Knowledge and respect for American Indian culture and values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead meetings, write news articles, develop grant proposals and deliver professional presentations
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner to effectively collect and deliver knowledge based on tribal priorities
• Aptitude to think strategically and creatively in planning/prioritizing work, and
• Human relation skills to successfully establish and grow relationships with tribal transportation stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with tribal communities including professional work with American Indians or tribal governments or in a tribal community-based position
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation issues and policies

Screening Date: 09/28/2018
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
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4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
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   • No
5. * How did you hear about this position?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
3. Veterans Administration Letter