Personnel Office...
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have established
a Personnel Administration Office to develop and administer
a comprehensive personnel management program. The Personnel
Administration Office under the direction of the Director of
the Office of Administration and Budget is responsible for
employment services, benefits administration, and employment
relations within the Tribal organization.
Mission Statement...
"To administer personnel policies for the Tribal
Government; to provide personnel management functions for
the Tribal Government; and to provide services to the
public."
Our Employees...
Renee Ashley - Personnel Director
Juliana Tanner - Lead Personnel Specialist
Joan Colman - Personnel Specialist/Classifications
Melanie Piedalue - Personnel Specialist/Benefits
Jan Gardipe - Personnel Assistant
Dovita Finley - Personnel Clerk
Lissa Peel - Indian Preference Coordinator
Jackie Pierre - Indian Preference Assistant
Employee Benefits...
Health Insurance: health insurance
at no cost through Employee Benefit Management Services.
Employees may cover their spouse and/or children at their
own expense. Prescriptions are covered, however the plan
does not cover dental and/or eye care costs. After the
$500.00 deductible is met, Allegiance will pay 70% of the bill.
Life Insurance:- The Tribe will provide coverage for
employees at their base salary, not to exceed $50,000, at no
cost. Employees may request additional optional coverage up
to four times their salary. Spouses and children may also be
included. The rates are age and salary based.
Retirement Plan:- Participation in the retirement plan
is mandatory. Employees may contribute 3-6% of their gross
pay, and the Tribes will match their contribution. An
additional 1-10% may also be contributed that is not matched
by the Tribe.
Leave Accrual:- Employees earn
Personal Time Off leave on a bi-weekly basis. Personal Time
Off leave accrual is based on years of service with the
Tribe.
If you have any question about
employee benefits, please contact Melanie Piedalue at (406)
675-2700 ext. 1041. or email:
melaniep@cskt.org |