VACANCY ANN#:     STOI-25-073

TITLE:                          PHARMACIST

DEPARTMENT:        DCWMHC

SUPERVISOR:          PHARMACY DIRECTOR

LOCATION:                WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS:                      NON-EXEMPT, FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY:          $48.00 – $68.00 PER HOUR DOQ/DOE

OPENING DATE:      JULY 17, 2025           

CLOSING DATE:      OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

INTRODUCTION:

David C Wynecoop Memorial Health Center provides healthcare for the Spokane Tribe of Indians and the surrounding areas. Pharmacists have a critical role in the delivery of these services and are highly trusted resources by our community. The pharmacy utilizes robotics and other technologies to aid in patient care. With the addition of more pharmacist positions, we plan to expand into providing pharmacist run clinics for our patients and additional education/information for our staff and community.

David C Wynecoop Memorial Health Center is a tribally run health facility that provides medical, dental, laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, behavioral health, and community support services. We are a rural facility that provides critical services and provides care for an underserved population.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director, performs all duties necessary to provide effective daily operations.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by physicians or others authorized to prescribe to assure accuracy; determines formulas and ingredients needed.
• Dispense prescribed medications ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Monitors all postings onto patient profiles in the computer system. Ensures accuracy and that drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy, rational drug therapy and incompatibilities are identified and better patient care received.
• Directs pharmacy personnel engaged in packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Supervises pharmacy staff: pharmacy technician, pharmacy assistant, pharmacy students.
• Maintains a professional, helpful, and courteous relationship with all staff of the pharmacy/health center.
• Answer questions and provide information to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals on the appropriate use of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc.
• Advises the public on over-the-counter medications to treat minor illnesses.
• Endorses policies and procedures of the pharmacy and health center.
• Ensures the maintenance and proper operation of equipment and supplies in the pharmacy.
• Maintains PAR levels of medications and supplies for the pharmacy; places orders as needed.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality control, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Provides pharmaceutical care to all ages of patients from newborns to the elderly. Understands there are dosage variations between newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and knows where to find appropriate information.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Stays current in the pharmaceutical field through continuing education, conferences, professional journals, and societies.
• Answer all telephone calls in a professional manner. Take prescriptions over the phone from healthcare professionals who are authorized to prescribe medications.
• Obtains and enters patients’ demographic and insurance information into the computer system.
• Able to operate a cash register; able to manage cash, check and charge card sales accurately.
• Knowledgeable of the layout of the store; able to direct customers to products.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services in the form of pharmacist run clinics using current guidelines and practices.
• Assist in maintaining and reporting 340b inventory and compliance.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current Pharmacist licensure or certification in a state of the United States
• Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either from school education or subsequent training.
• Critical thinking skills to provide effective patient care with limited resources.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in leading or participating in pharmacist-led ambulatory programs.
• Skills and desire to assist in teaching/precepting pharmacy students.

 

If you are an initiative-taking Pharmacist looking for an opportunity to have influence in patient care, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our community through your expertise in pharmaceutical care.

 

Must provide documentation of immunity to measles, and rubella, or become vaccinated with the recommended vaccines and hepatitis B vaccine Must test for Tuberculosis (TB) at time of hire and per the National Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines as required. Must have an annual health exam and a flu immunization and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccination or exemption as required.

 

Must successfully pass a Pre-employment drug screen test and submit to a criminal background check

 

Tribal Preference Policy: In accordance with the Spokane Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring.

 

Veteran’s Preference: It shall be the policy of the Spokane Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honor and under honorable conditions.

 

MUST APPLY ONLINE: https://spokanetribe.bamboohr.com/careers/453?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

 

Contact: Donnie Lebret

E-mail:   donnie.lebret@dcwmhc.com  Phone: 509-258-4517  ext.767

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No Later Than 4:30 P.M. On The Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Tribal Preference Policy

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation Period

 

 

 

Job title: Executive Director
Reports to: Commission of the Upper Columbia United Tribes
Location: Spokane, Washington
Position type: 5-year contract, annual review and adjustments as needed by the UCUT Commission
Compensation: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year
180-day probationary period.
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K)
Closing date: The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit materials by July 28, 2025 when review of applications will begin.

 

About UCUT:

The Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) is a consortium of five tribes (Coeur d’Alene, Confederated Colville, Kalispel, Kootenai, and Spokane) located in the upper Columbia River Basin with reservations in Washington and Idaho. This organization serves to advance the interests of its member Tribes, particularly with respect to natural resources. UCUT’s vision is to ensure a healthy future for the benefit of all by protecting and enhancing the traditional territorial lands of our ancestors. Through the collaboration of five area Tribes, we take a proactive, collaborative, and science-based approach to promoting fish, water, wildlife, diverse habitat, and Indian culture in the Northwest.

Grounding in the core values of Unity, Tribal Sovereignty, Seven Generations, Integrity, and Culture, UCUT supports its member Tribes through regional and public outreach and education, securing funding sources to support natural and cultural resource preservation, and providing the opportunity for the five tribes to collaborate, strategize, and speak in unity on mutual areas of interest.

The UCUT organization is currently made up of eight staff, increasing from five in the last two years. Continued growth is expected while aiming for a lean and efficient team.

The UCUT Commission is organized as a governmental arm of the five member Tribes, who have delegated specific governmental functions to UCUT.

Additional information about UCUT and its member tribes may be found at https://ucut.org/.

 

Nature and scope of the position:

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer, providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to advance the organization’s mission to protect, preserve, and strengthen the rights, sovereignty, culture, and natural resources of its member Tribes. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the UCUT Strategic Plan, fostering collaboration among member Tribes, and ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability, operational excellence, and cultural integrity.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Pursuant to the Rules of Procedure of UCUT, the Executive Director is responsible for:

• General administration of the Central Office and staff in a manner consistent with the Charter, Rules and Procedures.
• Providing visionary leadership to implement the UCUT 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Collaborating with the UCUT Commission to set long-term goals, priorities, and policies that reflect the collective interests of member Tribes.
• Promoting a values-driven workplace culture that prioritizes staff well-being, professional growth, and high performance.
• Overseeing the preparation and management of the annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and efficient use of resources.
• Maintaining official files and publications.
• Reporting to the Commission on activities and accomplishments.
• Other duties described in the Charter and as assigned by the Commission.

 

Examples of the Executive Director’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining close liaison with each member Tribe and their staff through frequent individual visitation, phone conferences, and periodic meetings. This will include the submission of routine fiscal and administrative reports to the member Tribes.
• Coordinating and preparing agendas for all UCUT Senior Manager and Commission meetings.
• Ensuring staff preparation, participation, and facilitation of all technical/policy committee meetings: Fisheries; P2IP; Environment/Toxics; Timber, Fish, and Wildlife/Forest and Fish Report; and Wildlife.
• Directing the operations and administration of all UCUT contracts and ensuring the timely completion of all products, deliverables, and commitments associated with each contract.
• Identifying opportunities to seek additional mission related funding sources to enhance the capability and capacity of the organization in support of the member Tribes, including the development and submittal of proposals for grants, contracts, and other fiscal strategies.
• Directing and providing leadership for all UCUT staff.
• Overseeing and managing the fiscal affairs of UCUT.
• Carrying out all policy decisions of the member Tribes as they relate to the organization and its mission.
• Representing UCUT in both formal and informal forums and settings to promote UCUT mission, goals, and objectives. This includes working with Tribal, First Nation, federal, state, provincial, and local governments, particularly concerning natural resource management issues, as appropriate.
• Overseeing the implementation of the UCUT strategic plan—as adopted by the Commission in 2025—and the development of associated annual implementation plans.
• Prepare annual budgets in consultation with policy and technical representatives from each tribe.

 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of natural resources management, specifically the role of Tribes as fish, wildlife, and natural resource managers.
• Deep understanding of Tribal sovereignty, Executive Order and Treaty rights, and the unique cultural and environmental challenges facing Tribal communities.
• Knowledge of Tribal relations and values, including intertribal relations and cultures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration among diverse groups.
• Demonstrated skill in setting priorities, implementing actions, and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people, projects, contracts, and budgets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Columbia River Basin, Federal Columbia River Power System, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the intergovernmental, political, ecological, and cultural context in which UCUT and its member Tribes operate.

 

Minimum qualifications:

Either:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, fisheries or wildlife biology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related field.
• Not less than five years of experience in the field of natural resources management or a related field.

Or:

• Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to fulfill the Executive Director’s responsibilities.
• No less than 10 years of experience in the field of natural resources management or a related field.

And:

• No less than five years of experience in budget and personnel management.
• Experience working with the Upper Columbia River Tribes or similar Tribal organizations.
• Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations, funding mechanisms, and policy frameworks.
• Experience in climate resilience planning, ecosystem restoration, and species recovery initiatives.

 

How to apply:

Submit cover letter, resume of relevant experience, and contact information for three professional references to Lori Rothrock, UCUT Office Manager: lori@ucut-nsn.org. You may also email Lori Rothrock with any questions regarding this job announcement.

 

Conditions of employment:

UCUT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Indian preference applies.

The Executive Director must report to work at the UCUT Central Office in Spokane, Washington, and be willing and able to travel frequently.

Once offered the position, the selected applicant must submit a valid (U.S.) state-issued driver’s license and is subject to a pre-employment drug test. After hire, the selected candidate will be evaluated after 90 business days and again prior to the end of a 180-day probationary period for regular employment status. During the first 90 days, probationary employees will accrue Personal Time Off but will not be granted use of PTO until they achieve regular employment status.

UCUT provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Compensation level will be negotiated based upon knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.

 

VACANCY ANN #:              STOI-25-006

TITLE:                                   ENGINE BOSS

DEPARTMENT:                  FIRE / FUELS MANAGEMENT

STATUS:                              FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

RATE OF PAY:                    $21.50 – $22.04 / PER HOUR

OPENING DATE:                MAY 30, 2025

CLOSING DATE:                OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

INTRODUCTION:

This position is located on the Spokane Indian Reservation within the Fire and Fuels Management organizations. This position is an advanced level wildland firefighter functioning as an experienced, supervisory leader of hand crews, engine crews, or fuels crews performing wildland fire preparedness, suppression, and fuels management duties in adverse climate, fuels, and terrain conditions. This is an arduous position and subject to medical screening and physical fitness testing.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Major duties will be serving as an experienced and seasoned leader over assigned subordinate staff.
• Performs individually or leads crew(s) in wildland fire suppression, fire prevention, preparedness, detection, resource rehabilitation, mobilization, hazardous fuels management, and training programs.
• Serves as a supervisory leader of an engine crew, hand crew or fuels crew of two or more firefighters during wildland or fuels management operations.
• Exercises abilities to apply independent judgement in performing more difficult and complex work across the wildland fire and fuels management spectrum.
• Operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use of hose-lays during
• Or before suppression effort are needed.
• Directs others in operation and use of engine equipment and provides on-the-job instruction to other technicians.
• Inspects, services and adjusts fire engines including the pump, water lines, tank and reel.
• Keeps the engine in full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch.
• Provides assistance to the Fuels Management program with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of hazardous fuels reduction projects such as pre-commercial thinning, chipping, forest mowing and masticating, and prescribed burning.
• Assist Fuels Management staff with administration of Forest Work Contracts such as locating and marking fuels treatment unit boundary lines, posting bid advertisements, preparing bid packets, tagging treatment units, performing quality control inspections, and gathering treatment effectiveness data.
• Participates in fire and safety training techniques through classroom and on the job experience with crew proficiency checks and drills using safety sessions and fire critiques. In addition, practices methods of fire suppression in a safe efficient operation with the use of hand tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities.
• Ensures own and others welfare and safety in all aspects of assignments.
• May assist training other personnel in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack, construction of helistops, Helitack operations and performing hover hookups.
• Participates in and provides assistance in the delivery of field and classroom training.
• May be assigned to a fire lookout to provide detection and reporting of wildfires.
• Reports smoke and fire to a dispatcher giving location, estimated size and other pertinent information.
• Reports weather and fire behavior information keeping the dispatcher and/or fire officials informed of current conditions.
• May be assigned to support other all-hazard situations, which may include but are not limited to, search and rescue, medical response, weather events or other natural or human disasters.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

• Knowledge of advanced fire program requirements, strategies, tactics, and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildland fires in order to relay assignments to subordinate staff, accurately evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional resources may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to safe location.
• Ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, adverse working and environmental conditions.
• Working knowledge of advanced fire behavior including causes of fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuel moisture conditions, and fuels in order to know where to attack the fire, build fire line, where to be positioned to manage a wildland fire, and where to locate fuels treatments to reduce wildland fire risk.
• Advanced knowledge of agency and interagency qualification, position task book requirements, and certification standard and procedures adopted by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with various computer applications and software programs such as Microsoft Office, Tribal Email, and Tribal Fire Timesheets, and Arc GIS
• Working knowledge of basic fire behavior, hazards and accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
• Ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, adverse working and environmental conditions.
• Basic knowledge of agency and interagency qualification, position task book requirements and certification standards and procedures adopted by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Washington state driver’s license and be Tribally insurable.
• Must maintain Red Card at a minimum ENGB.
• Must be annually certified for arduous duty through the NWCG Medical Standards Program and Work Capacity test.
• Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground and recurring bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying            items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average ability and dexterity.
• Must have all training and classroom certification for Engine Boss.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and non-verbal means.
  Able to follow protocol for communicating over a radio dispatch system.
• Keeps supervisor and assigned personnel informed on progress of work, problems encountered, and recommendations        to improve the programs.
• Able to receive and provide direction for accomplishing program goals and tasks.
• Must meet the physical fitness test for Arduous positions.

 

• In addition to all required training for FFTI and FFT2, the following NWCG courses will serve as guidance for meeting full certification of ENGB:

 

Required:
S-200        S-231         ICS-200
S-230        S-290        IS-800

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• In addition to being annually certified for arduous duty through the DOI Medical Standards Program and Work Capacity test, the following NWCG courses will guide a basic training plan for meeting full certification of FFT2:

• Recommended:
• S-236
  L-381
  RX-410
  RX-301
• S-300
  M-410
  RX-341
  ICS- 300

 

 

*Safety Sensitive Drug & Alcohol Screening / Subject to Random Testing

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

 

Must Apply Online: https://spokanetribe.bamboohr.com/careers/398?source=aWQ9MjA%3D

 

 

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Empero Corral

Ph. # (509) 458 –6583, (509) 458-6527, Fax (509) 458-6556

E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com

Applications Must Be Received In the Human Resources Department

No Later Than 4:30 p.m. On The Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its

Indian Preference Policy

Applicants Are Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test

Safety Sensitive Positions Will Also Test For Marijuana

Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A 90-Day Orientation Period