Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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Deputy Chief Executive Officer

   Full time

   Open until 11/18/26

The Klamath Tribes are a Federally recognized, sovereign government. Tribal Administration delievers services to Tribal Members through programs funded by Tribal revenue and by Federal and State awards administered under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638), 2 CFR Part 200 and the terms of each award. Under the direction of the Tribal Council and the General Council, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the operation of Tribal Administration.

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer manages, directs and monitors the day-to-day operations of Tribal Administration, in compliance with Tribal, Federal and other applicable requirements, so that the Chief Executive Officer can concentrate on the Tribal Council, the General Council, the Membership and the Tribes’ external relationships. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer provides operational leadership to the Division Directors, translates Tribal Council policy and directives into action and is accountable for the production, timeliness and quality of the work of the divisions. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer acts for the Chief Executive Officier in their absence, as designated in writing.

How to Apply

All applicants for open positions must submit a Klamath Tribes Administration Application for Employment with the required support documentation listed in the job description to be considered for employment. Applications must be received by the closing date to receive consideration.


The Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin
Mission Statement.

“The mission of the Klamath Tribes is to protect, preserve and enhance the spiritual, cultural and physical values and resources of the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin Peoples by maintaining the customs and heritage of our ancestors. To establish comprehensive unity by fostering the enhancement of spiritual and cultural values through a government whose function is to protect the human and cultural resources, treaty rights, and to provide for the development and delivery of social and economic opportunities for our People through effective leadership.”