About this role
Tribal Community Outreach Specialist
Salary: $41,263.36 - $51,532.28 Annually
Location: Holbrook, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00268
Department: BOS/Admin
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
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Under limited supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in coordinating community outreach programs and activities; representing the County in transportation projects on tribal lands; performs related work as assigned.
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Essential Job Functions
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Works with the Tribal Government Relations Liaison to help coordinate the County’s intergovernmental relations and transportation projects with Native American Tribes within Navajo County.
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Assists the Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, and Department Directors with scheduling, hosting, and preparing for tribal meetings.
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May serve as the County representative on various projects, committees, meetings, and programs involving interaction with tribal jurisdictions, agencies, and groups.
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Develops and maintains community contacts.
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Informs the public on Tribal - Navajo County partnership opportunities.
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Supports the county in transportation issues on the Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache Reservations.
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Supports the county in transportation issues with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), White Mountain Apache Division of Transportation, Hopi Division of Transportation, and Navajo Division of Transportation.
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Prepares presentations, talking points, and reports for use by the Department Director, staff, and Board of Supervisors.
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Travels between County and Tribal sites for meetings and to assist with programs.
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Ability to work evenings and weekends to attend community meetings and events.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Knowledge and Skills
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Knowledge of Native American culture and governance.
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Knowledge of government-to-government relationships when working with Tribes.
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Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
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Skill in acting with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
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Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, Tribal organizations, and the public.
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Skill in analyzing the needs of the department and County, developing short and long-range plans.
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Skill in writing, speaking, and translating Navajo, Hopi, and/or Apache languages (PREFERRED).
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Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
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Skill in preparing public presentations.
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Skill in computer literacy
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Desirable Qualifications
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High School Diploma or G.E.D; AND two years’ experience in intergovernmental program promotion, intergovernmental relations, or community outreach/education; previous experience in government setting preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; AND a valid driver’s license.
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Employee Benefits
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Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 hours per week that includes:
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(Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)
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Employer
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Navajo County
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Address
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Po Box 668
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Holbrook, Arizona, 86025
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