Leanora Powell Email & Phone Number

Auburn, Washington, United States

Tacoma, Wa

Interpret, analyze and evaluate business tax laws, ordinances and other regulations relating to the administration and enforcement of the licensing and taxation function; inspect any business licensed according to the Tribal Business Code to determine their compliance with any provision of the Tribal Business Code; prints/produce business applications, tax forms, Business Code, Liquor Code, Resolutions and/or any other forms and make them available to the public; receive and review all applications for complete information according to the Tribal Business Code; ensure applicants provide all necessary documentation with the application required by the Tribal Business Code; ensure all renewal applicants are in compliance with the Tribal Business Code; route business applications to Director for final approval; track and schedule Administration Building vendors to ensure necessary fees are paid and equitable scheduling is adhered to; communicate with applicants and business owners, and Tribal Departments, to resolve any issues dealing with licensing or taxation; work with and communicate with the Tribal Cigarette Licensing Department; work with and communicate with the various Tribal Departments to ensure all Washington State and Federal Laws and Regulations are being complied with by all applicants/owners; work with and communicate with all outside entities to ensure compliance.

Tribal Administration

Responsible for: preparation and reconciliation of benefit provider invoices on a monthly basis; preparation and distribution of General Notices as required by law; preparation of general correspondence and informational flyers to employees regarding their benefits and assistance with related questions/issues; liaison between employee and benefit provider when employee has billing or coverage questions or issues. Communication of employee’s situation accurately and timely to the benefit provider, researches contracts if necessary and communicates information back to the employee ensuring his/her understanding of the situation; preparation of FMLA and COBRA notifications as necessary; provides information as requested regarding the 401(k) and Retirement Plans to employees; researches and drafts job descriptions and, as needed, performs compensation survey work; serving as back-up to Sr. Generalists by facilitating interview process as needed; facilitation of new employee orientation process; preparation Exit Interview packets back-up assistance in conducting Exit Interviews as needed; research into time and attendance issues as requested, including analysis of timesheets, etc.

Responsibilities include work reference and criminal background verification; creation and distribution of Employee Action Notices; intake of applications and resumes; maintenance of application database, I-9, EAN, CDR, & background check logbooks; creation/maintenance of personnel files; processing emergency hires; distribution of job announcements; entry of personnel/payroll information into Ceridian; maintenance of Hire Tracking database; initial review of applications; maintenance of applicant database; filing; correspondence.

Prosecutor'S Office

Responsibilities included creation and maintenance of civil, criminal, and child guardianship files; creation and maintenance of client database using Access; tracking inventory and ordering office supplies; generation of travel paperwork for processing; filing legal documents with Tribal Court; answering telephone; filing; and special projects as assigned.