Job Title: Deputy Executive Legal Counsel
Job Category: Crow Tribe Executive Branch
Department/Group: Legal
Location: Crow Agency, MT
Pay Range: DOE
Position Type: Full-time Employee
Contact: Melissa Holds the Enemy
Managing Attorney
(406) 638-2059
Date posted: September 22, 2015
Posting Expires: October 6, 2015
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and references to the Managing Attorney, Melissa Holds the Enemy.

Applications Accepted By:
Fax or E-mail: (406) 638-2614 (fax)
Melissa.Holdstheenemy@crow-nsn.gov
Attention: Melissa Holds the Enemy

Mail:
Attn: Office of Legal Counsel
P.O. Box 340
Crow Agency, MT 59022

Job Description
Qualifications and Education Requirements

The Office of Legal Counsel consists of five (5) In-House attorneys as well as the Prosecutor, Assistant Prosecutor and Child Protection/ICWA attorney.  The Deputy Executive Legal Counsel completes tasks as assigned by the Managing Attorney and Executive Officials.  The Deputy Executive Legal Counsel would provide advice to the Executive Officials and various Boards, Committees, Commissions and Executive Branch departments such as the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Economic Development and the Environmental Protection Program.  The Deputy Executive Legal Counsel’s responsibilities would include: drafting, reviewing and analyzing agreements, cooperative agreements, leases contracts, orders, rights of ways, Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement, insurance claims and proposed regulations; drafting codes and regulations in cooperation with the Crow Legislative Branch; attending and providing input at Legislative Committee meetings and quarterly and special Legislative Sessions; attending on-site and off-site meetings with tribal departments and state, local or federal agencies and entities.

Tribal Member and Indian Preference

Preference will be given to qualified members of the Crow Tribe of Indians, and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes.

Job Title: Tribal Relations & Strategic Initiatives Analyst

Salary: $67,912 – $84,905 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: Headquarters – Phoenix 85024, Arizona

Tribal Relations / Public Policy / Government Relations / Legislative Affairs

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is the largest supplier of renewable water in the state of Arizona. We operate and maintain a 335 mile long aqueduct and pumping plant system that stretches from our source at the Colorado River to the communities of central and southern Arizona. On a yearly basis, we pump and deliver over 1.5 million acre-feet (over 521 billion gallons) of water to enhance the state’s economy and quality of life and ensure sustainable growth for current and future populations of Arizonans. CAP is highly respected and takes great pride in providing the people of Arizona this service reliably, cost effectively and in an environmentally sound manner with the highest regard for employee safety and health, evolving public needs and customer satisfaction.

We employ nearly 500 people who enjoy the close community of a small company while helping to fulfill our extremely valuable mission. We offer highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits including membership in the Arizona State Retirement System, partial employer matching of 401(k) contributions, medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, 4-10 work schedule, and significant investment in employee training and development. Employees are eligible for benefits on their first day of employment. (Benefits are subject to change at any time). CAP is truly a great place to work!

The Strategic Initiatives and Public Policy (SIPP) group provides a consistent and unified voice for Central Arizona Project (CAP) in matters of public policy, state and federal legislation and strategic positioning of the organization with our customers and throughout legislative or regulatory processes. In addition, the group coordinates strategic activities across the organization to ensure that Board of Directors’ 2011 Integrated Internal Strategic Plan and other priorities and CAP’s business objectives are met. The Tribal Relations & Strategic Initiatives Analyst:

• Executes comprehensive outreach and serves as a liaison to enhance communications and relationships with customers and stakeholders, including tribal and agricultural stakeholders. • Makes recommendations and updates related outreach plans, proposals, and/or initiatives. • Determines information needs and tracks emerging issues potentially affecting CAP and its tribal and agricultural stakeholders, including federal, state, regional, tribal or business policies and regulatory directives. • Performs technical, financial, regulatory and legislative research and analysis associated with state and federal water, energy and environmental issues as they relate primarily to tribal and agricultural stakeholders. • Establishes strategic partnerships with outside agencies as directed by the Stakeholder Relations & Strategic Development Manager. • Acquires and analyzes information and technical data from internal and external sources. • Assists with all development, maintenance, updates and revisions associated with strategic planning. Collaborates with inter-departmental and cross-functional teams related to issue areas as needed. • Attends numerous meetings and community events and represents CAP before local, state, tribal and other organizations.

The successful candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years of related experience, experience with tribal relations, and a valid driver’s license. You should possess excellent interpersonal, negotiation, customer service, and conflict management skills. Also public speaking and professional writing experience is essential. For more details about the position and CAP, visit our website at www.cap-az.com/jobs.

Please note: The salary listed for this opening represents our “starting” range, which includes our entry salary rate up to midpoint of the official range.

If you are looking for a challenging role with the opportunity to make a difference in Arizona while enjoying a great work/life balance, APPLY ONLINE today at www.cap-az.com/jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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Pueblo of Pojoaque
Job Vacancy Announcement
General Counsel – Governmental Affairs

Job Title: General Counsel – Governmental Affairs
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled
Department/Program: Legal Department

The General Counsel – Governmental Affairs is a full-time EXEMPT position and will receive full benefits to include employee paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Employer Match on 401(k). Additional benefits include annual and sick leave plus paid holidays.

INTRODUCTION:
The Legal Department is the principle legal counsel of the Pueblo of Pojoaque and provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Pueblo as specified by the Tribal Council.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serving at the pleasure of the Governor and Tribal Council, all General Counsels perform a full range of legal services requiring substantial knowledge and understanding of the Pueblo, its departments and businesses, and a general understanding of Indian law and tribal-federal-state relationships.  The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and should not be viewed as all-inclusive or restrictive.

The General Counsel for Governmental Affairs provides a full range of legal services on behalf of the Pueblo of Pojoaque Legal Department.  Under the direct supervision of the Chief General Counsel, the General Counsel – Governmental Affairs focuses legal representation and work for the Pueblo on the following priority areas and issues:

• Environmental, water and land use laws, including land acquisitions, placing lands into trust, rights-of-way and easements for utility purposes.
• Aamodt water rights adjudication, acequia water rights, and federal and state relations respecting the Pueblo water rights and uses.
• Infrastructure development (including and advising the Pueblo on proposed contracts with third parties, right-of-way and lease agreements, utility agreements, and other related land use, housing and commercial development matters).

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE:
Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school;

Licensure: State bar licensed, in good standing, preferably in New Mexico or willing to be admitted to the New Mexico State Bar within one (1) year, at the candidate’s expense. If admitted, be a member in good standing of a tribal, state or federal court and be capable of being admitted to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court; and

Experience:  Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with basic principles of federal Indian law, including such topics as tribal sovereignty, civil and criminal jurisdiction, land use, taxation, and cooperative agreements between Indian tribes and state and local governments.  Demonstrated ability to provide general legal services on a broad array of legal topics

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of all reference checks, education verification (including credentials, licenses and degrees), and background investigation and other pre-employment screening requirements.

Questions regarding this announcement can be directed to Stacey Ofstenhage at (505) 455-4594.