Job Opportunities – National Indian Gaming Commission

National Indian Gaming Commission

Job Title: Auditor (Portland, OR)
Job Announcement Number:
NIGC-8000-16-KH-006(EX)
Salary Range: $62,531.00 to $115,867.00 / Per Year
Open Period: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 to Monday, February 22, 2016

Duties

  • Performs audits of class II and class III gaming operation to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), the regulation of the NIGC, and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinance/resolution.
  • Serves as the NIGC’s representative with tribal government with respect to gaming matters.
  • Provides training and technical assistance to tribal governments, tribal regulatory authorities, gaming operation personnel and contract managers to ensure compliance with the IGRA and NIGC regulations.
  • Conducts audits to investigate known or alleged violations of the IGRA and NIGC regulations, prepares reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission to hear such matters.
  • Coordinates with responsible management officials; and evaluates the validity of tentative findings and recommendations that have been identified.

How to Apply

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. For details, go to this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429062100

Job Title: Compliance Officers (Temecula, CA, and Oklahoma City, OK)
Job Announcement Number: NIGC-16-KH-005(EX)
Salary Range: $59,246.00 to $122,549.00 / Per Year
Open Period: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 to Monday, February 22, 2016

Duties

  • Conducts site visits at Indian gaming operations within assigned region to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the provision of a tribal gaming ordinance/resolution and the regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
  • Monitors tribal gaming operations to ensure IGRA compliance.
  • Serves as NIGC’s representative to tribal governments.
  • Provides training and technical assistance to tribal gaming agencies, gaming operators and management contractors.
  • Maintains liaison with tribal, local, state and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
  • Conducts investigations, analyze data and prepare reports.
  • Testifies in administrative and other proceedings and attend staff meetings and training sessions.

How to Apply

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. For details, go to this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429015900

Job Opportunity – Associate Judge

Colorado River Indian Tribes

Department: Judicial Department
Position: Associate Judge Non-Exempt
Reports To: Chief Judge
Salary: D.O.E.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:
The Associate Judge is responsible for fairly and impartially hearing and deciding judicial cases and matters within the jurisdiction of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Court pursuant to the CRIT Tribal Laws, Codes, Rules and regulations as assigned by Chief Judge.

For full job description, click here.

For Employment Application visit: http://critonline.com

Job Opportunity – Communications and Media Affairs Specialist

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is recruiting for the position of Communications and Media Affairs Specialist, GS-13, in four locations throughout the U.S.   One of the positions will be filled in GSA’s Northwest/Arctic Region in Auburn, WA, and we are asking for your help in sharing this exciting opportunity with anyone you know who may be interested and qualified.  The annual salary range for this position is $90,284 to $117,374 based on the selectee’s qualifications and Federal pay provisions.

About GSA:  GSA’s Northwest/Arctic Region serves customers primarily located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, helping them access work space, telecommunications, information technology, vehicles, and thousands of other goods and services.  We manage over 100 buildings, 400 leases, and $10.2 billion in annual purchases on behalf of our customers.  For more information about GSA, please visit our website.

Job Description:  The individual selected for this position will assist in the administration of public, media, educational and community information.  These programs contributed toward public understanding of GSA programs and policies in the Region.  The candidate should have experience in the following:

  • Media – write and edit news releases, public information statements, or any other materials needed to answer media inquiries
  • Public information – write fact sheets, brochures, key messages, FAQs, and other materials for public distribution
  • Stakeholders – respond to information requests to all levels of government, including state, local, and federal elected officials, special interest groups, community, and civic organizations.

How to apply:  This position is being advertised on the USAJOBS website (USAJOBS.gov) under job announcement #1600113FMDE  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/429063800  (for applicants with no prior federal service or special hiring authority) and #1600114FMMP https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429067300   (for applicants with current or prior federal service, Veterans eligible for Veterans preference, or those with a non-competitive hiring authority).  These announcements close on February 21, 2016.  All qualified applicants with U.S. citizenship may apply.

Please read both announcements carefully to determine which one is appropriate for your use.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the servicing HR Specialist, Frannie Mudd, at frannie.mudd@gsa.gov, or me at michael.mann@gsa.gov

 

Job Opportunity – Associate Attorney

Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker, LLP, a national law firm with offices in Washington D.C., Portland, Oklahoma City, Sacramento and Anchorage seeks an Associate Attorney for both its Washington, DC and Oklahoma City offices.   Hobbs Straus specializes in Native American and Alaskan Native law, and has worked for over 30 years to realize positive change in Indian Country.  Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending sovereign rights, expanding opportunities for tribes, and improving the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Qualifications for candidates for both offices include:  (1) superior research and writing skills; (2) strong academic performance; (3) strong communication skills; and (4) a commitment to tribal representation.

The DC office requests candidates have a minimum of 1-3 years’ legal experience.  Prior experience in the field of Indian law is strongly preferred.  The OK office requests candidates have a minimum 3 years’ experience in Indian law and litigation.

To apply:  Candidates interested in the Washington, DC office should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Ms. Robin Branthover at rbranthover@hobbsstraus.com.

Candidates interested in the Oklahoma City office should forward the same materials to Ms. Cindy Bonewitz at cbonewitz@hobbsstraus.com.

Thank you for your interest in Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP.

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Job Opportunity – Associate Counsel IV

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Department: Civil Law Department
Division: Office of the Attorney General

Performs a variety of legal services for the Tribe as directed by the Legal Director of the Civil Law Department. Maintains good Tribal government and community relations by providing efficient and comprehensive quality of services for the Tribe.

For full job description, click here.

The job closes on February 12th at 4pm.

Applications can be mailed to: E.B.C.I Employment Department PO Box 553 Cherokee, NC 28719. Applicants can also call 828-359-6388 and see if it’s possible to email/scan.

To download application, click here.

Job Opportunity – Attorney Contractor

Notice and Request for Proposals for Legal Research and Administrative Support for the Ak-Chin Law and Order Code Committee

The Ak-Chin Indian Community (“Community”) is seeking resumes and proposals from qualified persons or firms to provide the legal writing and research and administrative support services (“Services”) described in Section 1 below to support the Law and Order Code Standing Committee (“Committee”), which has been tasked with ongoing work related to updating the Community’s Law and Order Code.

Request for Proposal (“RFP”) instruction/information package and related information may be obtained from the Ak-Chin Indian Community Purchasing Office, 42507 West Peters & Nall Road, Maricopa, Arizona 85138, and may be requested via fax: (520) 568-1040 Attention: Flora Howerton, Acting Purchasing Manager or electronic mail using FHowerton@ak-chin.nsn.us. Proposals will be reviewed on February 12, 2016; however, the Community will extend the proposal deadline day or time if the Community determines such an extension is in the Community’s best interest and may review any subsequent proposals received on the 18th day of each month, or the next business day.

The Community expects the Contractor to become an important non-voting member on the Law and Order Code Standing Committee. The Consultant will assist the Committee to further their Council assigned task: to update the Ak-Chin Indian Community Law and Order Code. The goal in mind is to produce a deliverable that will reflect the needs of the Community.

Required tasks include, without limitation:

• Participating in Committee meetings and Committee presentations, including taking all meeting minutes, preparing meeting agendas, and otherwise functioning as the Committee’s recording secretary.

• Conducting research within the documents and archives of the Community.

• Developing documents, including lists of laws, updated versions of laws, and memoranda summarizing research, and may include drafting proposals for new laws.

Download full description here.