Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Electrical Foreman
Closing Date: 07/14/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-573
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 192 S, A Street
Area of Interest: Farming/Electrical
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Range $56,957 - $83,957 Annually
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Electrical Foreman is responsible for supervision of the maintenance of well sites, screens, check structures,
turnouts, valve vaults, fences and gates throughout the Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District
("GRIIDD") system. The Electrical Foreman will coordinate and implement a program with all parties
involved that meets the needs of the GRIIDD and maintains the water delivery and distribution systems
throughout the Gila River Indian Community on a monthly schedule that provides regular maintenance of all
structures within the system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise maintenance workers on a regular basis and provide guidance to other employees as assigned.
- Supervise the scheduling, coordination and implementation of a maintenance schedule that meets the needs
of the GRIIDD0 Incorporate the proposed maintenance schedule into the Weekend Work SchedulePeriodically review the results of the proposed maintenance schedule for amendment, as needed, to continueproviding a workable plan.Allow a six-month period to evaluate the results and effectiveness of the proposed maintenance schedule.Train support manpower, as a back-up.Establish inventory control and storage areasProcure tools and equipment to perform the required workResponsible for providing reports and keeping accurate records of all maintenance work, scheduledand unscheduled.
- May be required to be "on-call" and respond to emergency situations after hours and/or the weekends as
requested by GRIIDD management.
0 Perform other duties as requiredREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:
0 Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community
0 Knowledge of GRIIDD water delivery and distribution facilities0 Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others0 Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare rep01ts.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, CommunityOf?cials and general public.Ability to recognize the maintenance needs of irrigation facilities and how to meet those needs.Knowledge of proper safety and health standards for public, GRIIDD personnel and facilities.Ability to work independentlyAbility to train, supervise and evaluate personnel.Ability to keep accurate records of all maintenance work; must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiplyand divide pro?ciently.Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints of facilities being maintained.
0 Ability to communicate with other irrigation system personnel, maintenance 0 r e w s , equipment shop
personnel, engineering staff, administrative personnel, water users, city or county of?cials, road maintenance
workers and individuals from other agencies.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or GED and ?ve (5) years progressively responsible experience in the electrical and
mechanical maintenance of irrigation distribution and delivery facilities or a closely related experience to
GRIIDD facilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to obtain a Tribal Driving permit.Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to General Manager or DesigneeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, sh01t and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 07/14/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-573
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 192 S, A Street
Area of Interest: Farming/Electrical
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Range $56,957 - $83,957 Annually
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Electrical Foreman is responsible for supervision of the maintenance of well sites, screens, check structures,
turnouts, valve vaults, fences and gates throughout the Gila River Indian Irrigation and Drainage District
("GRIIDD") system. The Electrical Foreman will coordinate and implement a program with all parties
involved that meets the needs of the GRIIDD and maintains the water delivery and distribution systems
throughout the Gila River Indian Community on a monthly schedule that provides regular maintenance of all
structures within the system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise maintenance workers on a regular basis and provide guidance to other employees as assigned.
- Supervise the scheduling, coordination and implementation of a maintenance schedule that meets the needs
of the GRIIDD0 Incorporate the proposed maintenance schedule into the Weekend Work SchedulePeriodically review the results of the proposed maintenance schedule for amendment, as needed, to continueproviding a workable plan.Allow a six-month period to evaluate the results and effectiveness of the proposed maintenance schedule.Train support manpower, as a back-up.Establish inventory control and storage areasProcure tools and equipment to perform the required workResponsible for providing reports and keeping accurate records of all maintenance work, scheduledand unscheduled.
- May be required to be "on-call" and respond to emergency situations after hours and/or the weekends as
requested by GRIIDD management.
0 Perform other duties as requiredREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:
0 Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community
0 Knowledge of GRIIDD water delivery and distribution facilities0 Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others0 Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare rep01ts.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, CommunityOf?cials and general public.Ability to recognize the maintenance needs of irrigation facilities and how to meet those needs.Knowledge of proper safety and health standards for public, GRIIDD personnel and facilities.Ability to work independentlyAbility to train, supervise and evaluate personnel.Ability to keep accurate records of all maintenance work; must be able to read, write, add, subtract, multiplyand divide pro?ciently.Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints of facilities being maintained.
0 Ability to communicate with other irrigation system personnel, maintenance 0 r e w s , equipment shop
personnel, engineering staff, administrative personnel, water users, city or county of?cials, road maintenance
workers and individuals from other agencies.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or GED and ?ve (5) years progressively responsible experience in the electrical and
mechanical maintenance of irrigation distribution and delivery facilities or a closely related experience to
GRIIDD facilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to obtain a Tribal Driving permit.Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to General Manager or DesigneeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, sh01t and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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