Position Summary:

The Chief Executive directs the operations of the Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) and Corporate Construction under the general supervision of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Chief Operating Officer (COO), and in partnership with the hospital facilities leadership.

The Chief Executive provides sound executive leadership through implementation of DEHE’s strategic plan, annual operating plan and ANTHC’s master site facilities plan; and is responsible to supervise, manage, and control the day-to-day operations of the division, and planning and construction of ANTHC facilities, in accordance with the strategic plan, policies, or guidelines.

The Chief Executive must excel at building strong, inclusive partnerships across diverse stakeholders, fostering teamwork, consensus-driven decision-making, and respectful engagement with Alaska Native communities as they exercise self-determination in their communities and healthcare systems. This approach ensures strategic decisions reflect the values and address the needs of the people we serve.

Position Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

Serve as the primary liaison between DEHE operations, construction operations, property management and other organizational units, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Represent the organization in interactions with external partners, regulatory agencies, and the community, effectively communicating operational strategies and outcomes.

Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership, board committees, and other stakeholders on facilities and engineering matters.

Support of ANTHC COO Functions: The Chief Executive provides access to DEHE staff and corporate construction teams and other support to the ANTHC COO in carrying out executive functions, including:

1. Communicating regularly with the ANTHC COO to ensure they have the necessary information to fulfill fiduciary duties and other responsibilities.

2. Providing timely updates regarding operational and financial matters relevant to DEHE and corporate construction plans. Direct construction projects from planning through completion and operational transition, ensuring projects are led with a commitment to complete on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant codes and standards.

3. Advising the ANTHC COO of DEHE and corporate construction resources, activities, potential threats, opportunities, and recommended actions.

4. Assisting in developing and implementing the organization’s strategic plan initiatives and measures related to the delivery of projects and services to DEHE, corporate construction and the Alaska Tribes and Tribal communities.

5. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with construction and property industry partners.

6. Building and managing positive collaborative relationships with members of the Alaska Tribal Health System and other key stakeholders.

Management of Operations: The Chief Executive provides general supervision and management of the day-to-day operations of DEHE and corporate construction, in collaboration with hospital facilities leadership, to meet the strategic goals and objectives established by the ANTHC Board, consistent with responsible decision-making, and appropriate management, ensuring ANTHC’s fiscal health, and providing sustainable, high-quality services. Related responsibilities include:

1. Developing an effective organizational structure, assigning clear responsibilities, promoting communication and coordination to foster success, collaboration, and an environment of accountability.

2. Ensuring DEHE and corporate construction has effective leadership and management teams.

3. Ensuring an effective development and succession plan is in place that promotes Tribal self-governance by supporting the development of Alaska Native/American Indian for key management, executive, and leadership positions.

4. Ensuring workforce recruiting and management strategies and compensation systems are appropriate to attract and retain the required workforce to execute the strategic and annual operating plans.

5. Establishing and maintaining adequate infrastructure and effective control mechanisms for operations to ensure integrity of internal controls and management information systems.

6. Designing and implementing appropriate systems and controls to identify and manage the principal business, financial, compliance, safety, reputation, and other significant change opportunities and risks facing DEHE.

7. Providing appropriate oversight over program development, setting program goals and objectives, and evaluating the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of program activities to promote excellence.

8. Ensuring DEHE and corporate construction assets are safeguarded and responsibly allocated to optimize ANTHC’s ability to accomplish its mission, vision, and strategic and operational plans and objectives, consistent with ANTHC’s values.

9. Ensuring that DEHE and corporate construction leaders and managers foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, integrity, and accountability.

10. Ensuring that all DEHE operations and activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, governing documents, Board-approved policies, ethical standards, and sound business practices.

11. Developing Annual Operating Plan, including business plans, operational requirements, organizational structure, staffing, financial and budget requirements, internal controls, and management information systems that support Strategic Plan for Board review and approval.

12. Implementing the Annual Operating Plan and directing and monitoring the activities and resources of DEHE and corporate construction consistent with the strategic direction, financial limits, and operating objectives approved by the Board.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of construction management and project management policies, and practices.

· Understanding of and ability to interact with Alaska Native people and Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal organizations with cultural awareness, sensitivity, and respect.

· Understanding of the Alaska Tribal Health System and its unique legal and political issues.

· Ability to communicate with, take direction from, and work well with a board of directors.

· Ability to build and lead an effective executive team for the organization, and to provide excellent direction, supervision, and evaluation of team members.

· Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other Tribal health organizations and partner organizations.

· Proven administrative and financial management skills in a large, complex organization.

· Demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and respecting Alaska Native values through integrity, professionalism, focus on excellence, commitment, compassion, humility, and accountability.

· Proven skills in diplomacy, negotiation, developing consensus, and establishing and maintaining collaborative and cooperative relationships with diverse individuals and entities.

· Demonstrated skill in managing a complex organization, assimilating, reconciling, and prioritizing diverse information, recommendations, policy considerations, and organizational objectives.

· Demonstrated experience with successful development, communication, and implementation of strategies, objectives, initiatives, and performance measures for a complex organization.

· Knowledge of construction policy and legal/regulatory requirements.

· Strong administrative and financial management skills, with a proven record of operational experience and accomplishments.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivating a team of professionals.

· High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Master’s degree in engineering, or public administration. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - Fifteen (15) years of management experience responsible for large scale program and project operations. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

TO INCLUDE

Supervisory - 10 years involving employee supervision.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N/A

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field (such as engineering, civil engineering, health care administration, construction management or business administration) and extensive management and supervisory experience, including at least ten (10) years’ experience in an executive/management level position of a construction company, or substantially similar combination of education and experience.

Demonstrable expertise in project development and strategic planning.

Knowledge of construction policy and legal/regulatory requirements.

Strong administrative and financial management skills, with a proven record of operational experience and accomplishments.

Excellent communication skills.

Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivating a team of professionals.

High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Experience working or living in Alaska.

Positive working relationship with Alaska regional Tribal health organizations.

Ten (10 years) previous experience in the engineering and construction industry.

A clear and solid understanding of tribal and rural health issues.  

About ANTHC: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.