Child Support Director

Open: January 21 2026Close: When FilledJob Title: DirectorDepartment: Child Support Reports To: Administrative ManagerHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 847 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email 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 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 Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervises child support child support and implements department policies procedures and protocols to conform to Tribal codes and recommends program 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 Generals Office the Pierce County Prosecutors Office the Puyallup Tribal Court Washington State Tribal Child Support Program Directors and Tribal participates in meetings with State and/or Federal child support agencies in order to positively and accurately represent the Tribes position on child support matters. These meetings may require both in-state and out-of-state travel depending upon the location of the and presents monthly program status reports before the Puyallup Tribal Council upon and administers annual budget and grant for that program components meet Federal direct-funding 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 and maintains ethical and professional relationships with key vendors (ie; Tribal employers LabCorp Pacific Office Automation Office Suppliers Pitney Bowes Building Management etc.) in an effort to obtain added value to the Puyallup Tribe of 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 ResponsibilitiesDirectly 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 and RequirementsTo 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 and/or ExperienceMasters 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 travel for business in order to represent the Tribes interests in state and federal child support SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management public groups and/or boards of SkillsAbility to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents logarithms quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance correlation techniques sampling theory and factor AbilityAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas scientific equations graphs musical notes etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete Skills and AbilitiesAbility to remain calm in difficult situations and with intense to defuse tense to remain to be culturally sensitive in a diverse pass a background be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all to travel for DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level in the work environment is usually is performed occasionally in an office occasional travel using employees own Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of PREFERENCE EMPLOYER AS REQUIRED BY LAWOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. 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