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Job Posting: Legal Intern – ASSOCIATION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS

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ASSOCIATION
ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12B
Rockville,  MD  20850
(240) 314-7155

 

POSITION  TITLE:              Legal Fellowship

TERM:                         Position is available
through end of 2013 – continuation beyond 2013 is dependent upon funding

SALARY:      $50,000/year (health insurance also provided)

SUPERVISOR:                     Executive Director

LOCATION:                         Rockville,
MD

 

DUTIES
and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Work with the Executive Director, and
    our partners at Annie E. Casey Foundation and the National Indian Child Welfare
    Association, to implement our juvenile justice initiative; the initiative is
    focused upon promoting
    alternatives to incarceration for Native American youth, with a particular
    emphasis upon the potential application of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives
    Initiative (JDAI) in tribal communities, including implementing tribal JDAI at
    one tribal site, increasing the number of tribes that are aware of JDAI and its
    potential use in Indian country, and increasing the number of tribal leaders
    that are interested in juvenile justice reforms that would reduce the
    incarceration of Native American youth.
  • Work
    with the Executive Director and outside counsel to prepare an analysis of
    tribal-state agreements pertaining to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act
    dealing with foster care and adoption.
  • Perform
    such other duties, as may be assigned by the Executive Director, in other AAIA
    program areas which include child welfare, international repatriation and
    federal acknowledgement.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Knowledge of and/or experience working
    with Indian tribes and cultures is essential.
  • Experience working in the juvenile
    justice or child welfare systems is preferred.
  • J.D. degree is preferred; individuals
    with a master’s degree or substantial experience in the field of juvenile
    justice will also be considered.
  • Individual must have strong ability to
    communicate orally, including in the area of public speaking.
  • Applicant must have ability to write
    clearly and present ideas, concepts, and principles that are consistent and
    understandable.
  • Applicant must be able to work in a
    collaborative team environment.

 

If you
wish to apply, send a cover letter and resume to general.aaia@indian-affairs.org.

 

 

The Advisory Council on Indian Health Care (ACOIHC) is recruiting for an Executive Director.

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ACOIHC EXEC DIR

Job ID: 1000072995

Req Name: HC ACOIHC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 72995

Location: Phoenix

Type: Management and Supervision

Shift: First

Department AZ Health Care Cost Cont. System

Salary Grade: 23

Salary Range: $46,932-$80,150

Total openings: 1

Apply by:

 

Description

FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES WILL TAKE PLACE ON 02/15/13. THIS
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE ONCE A
SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.

 

Do you want to be a part of an innovative and passionate
organization that is committed to providing comprehensive health care for
Native American Arizonans who are in need? If so, please submit your interest
for the advertised position of Executive Director, Arizona Advisory Council on
Indian Health Care.

 

Accountabilities:

The Advisory Council on Indian Health Care (ACOIHC) is
recruiting for an Executive Director. Some of the duties and responsibilities
of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Collaboration with 22 tribes within the State to
    improve the delivery and level of quality of  health care, through needs
    assessment progress in health planning;
  • Provides ACOIHC orientation, awareness and
    collaborates with designated stakeholders regarding the improvement of the
    Indian healthcare system and the delivery of state health and behavioral health
    programs to the tribes in the State;
  • Serves as the key ACOIHC representative with
    regard to Indian healthcare policy development through participation at the
    local, county, state and federal levels as required;
  • Advocates for Indian healthcare at the local,
    county, state and federal levels as well as with various Native American boards
    and commissions such as the National Indian Health Board, CMS Tribal Technical
    Advisory Group, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, other tribal health committees
    and other entities such as the Arizona Dental Association;
  • Effectively and efficiently manages the ACOIHC
    Office to serve as point of contact for any tribe or tribal health related
    organization that requires technical assistance, guidance or referrals;
  • Assesses Medicaid/Medicare/Children’s Health
    Insurance Program (CHIP) policy and financial system improvements to enhance
    the delivery of health care to all Indian Tribes of Arizona;
  • Develops policy and regulatory amendments to
    improve the Indian health care system based on tribal recommendations and the
    approval and guidance of the ACOIHC members;
  • Monitors and implements the ACOIHC Strategic
    Plan;
  • Monitors and implements the ACOIHC statutory
    responsibilities with the approval and guidance of the ACOIHC members;
  • Makes available publications, reports and
    reference manuals for Indian Tribes on health care issues; and
  • Provides direction with regard to changes to
    policies and procedures which may affect the ACOIHC, Indian Tribes or other
    State agencies.

 

Minimum Qualifications and/or Experience:

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of
    Indian health programs including budget development and administration in a
    health care environment;
  • Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and various
    healthcare systems that exist and have relationship or have an impact on the
    delivery of healthcare for Arizona Indian Tribes;
  • Knowledge of tribal government procedural
    requirements for presentation to Tribal Council and/or Leadership as well as
    tribal cultural practices and traditions;
  • Understanding of State and Federal Policies and
    Procedures related to Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance
    Programs, the Indian Health Service and other public health services;
  • Experience with grant writing and State and
    Federal program compliance; and
  • Computer technology experience with various
    software programs including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
    Excel, Power Point and applicable computer based programs.

 

Preferred Qualifications and/or Experience:

  • American Indian or Alaskan Indian (Any Tribe);
  • Master degree in Public Health, Business/ Public
    Administration, Education or equivalent; or,
  • 8 to 10 years’ experience working in an American
    Indian health care environment.

 

**Please note: Status updates on positions in recruitment
are not provided. The notification received via email is confirmation that your
resume was successfully submitted. Applicants selected to move forward in the
interview process will be contacted.

 

To apply for this position, please visit www.azstatejobs.gov to create a user
account.

Job Posting: Chief Judge

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Chief Judge – Ak-Chin Indian Community

Announcement #ACIC-12-76Job Title:  Chief Judge
Salary:  $94,502 – $118,128 per annum
Reports to:  Community Council and Community Operations Manager
Supervises:  Court Administrator, Bailiff, Probation Officers, Court Programs Coordinator, Deputy Clerk(s)

Summary: Under general direction and supervision of the Community Operations Manager, presides over the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court and administers its overall functions. This position is exempt from overtime.

Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience as a Judge preferred. Adult and juvenile experience equivalent to seven years full-time criminal justice, law enforcement, or closely related work, at least two years of which included supervisory/managerial responsibilities. Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited university. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona, or acquire Arizona Bar Certification within one (1) year from date of hire. Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be able to meet the Community’s insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete and pass a background check.

Hiring Preference: The Community affords Indian Preference and Veterans’ preference. In applying Indian Preference, preference will be given to qualified Community members, then to qualified Native Americans, and then other qualified candidates. Except as otherwise stated herein, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factor. Applicants wishing to claim Indian Preference must submit a Certificate of Indian Blood or proof of tribal enrollment at the time of application. All applicants wishing to claim Veterans’ Preference must submit a copy of a certified Department of Defense DD Form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.”

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Presides over adult and juvenile trials, arraignments, and sentencings at the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court, including informing defendants of their rights, charges, and penalties, hearing pleas/motions, setting trial dates, hearing testimony, evaluating the facts of the case to determine guilt/innocence, determining the legal disposition of the case, and imposing the appropriate sentence.
  2. Reviews/approves pre-trial settlements/agreements.
  3. Promulgates and recommends for the Council’s approval local rules of practice that are consistent with applicable law and which are recommended to facilitate the orderly operation of the Court.
  4. Creates, reviews, and issues a variety of Court orders/documents, including bench warrants, subpoenas, orders to show cause, and formal decisions.
  5. Identifies, develops, and recommends for the Council’s approval programs that provide alternative methods for the resolution of civil disputes, including promulgating and recommending for the Council’s approval rules to govern the alternative dispute resolution programs so developed.
  6. Identifies, develops, and recommends for the Council’s approval diversion programs for adult and juvenile offenders for purposes of rehabilitation, including promulgating and recommending for the Council’s approval rules to govern any diversion programs approved.
  7. Manages the Juvenile Court procedures in accordance to the Community’s Children’s Code.
  8. Trains/coordinates professional development of subordinate staff.
  9. Reviews/evaluates staff annually.
  10. Develops/administers the Judicial Tribal Court Services Department budget.
  11. Reviews Court policies/procedures and recommends to the Council any amendments necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the Court.
  12. Ensures all individuals, attorneys, and advocates or legal practitioners practicing within the Ak-Chin Indian Community meet the Qualifications to Practice Law of the Community.
  13. Makes regular and special assignments of the Associate Judge, pro tem judges, including the assignments of cases.
  14. Exercises general supervision over all Court personnel.
  15. Collaborates with the Human Resources Department to prescribe the powers and duties of the Clerk of the Court, in addition to those as may be prescribed by law.
  16. Other job related duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

  • Must adhere to the Ak-Chin Indian Community Law & Order Code.
  • Knowledge of the Arizona Revised Statutes and other State, County, and Federal laws/ordinances, and Indian case law.
  • Knowledge of legal reference resource materials.
  • Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the culture, customs, and traditions of the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
  • Knowledge of general adult and juvenile judicial proceedings and processes, including arraignment, conducting trials, deciding points of law, and determining appropriate sentences.
  • Knowledge of general Court operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of general criminal justice system operations.
  • Knowledge of general office administration/management principles and practices, including budgeting and employee supervision and training.
  • Knowledge of the information/documents to be contained in Court records/case files.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other criminal justice system staff, Community officials, offenders from all socio-economic backgrounds, other Court staff, attorneys, and the public.
  • Skill in evaluating the facts of a case and determining the appropriate actions to be taken.
  • Skill in preparing a variety of narrative and statistical reports, including summaries of Court activities.
  • Skill in interpreting and applying complex laws, statutes, ordinances of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, State, County, and Federal governments and agencies.
  • Skill in listening to a variety of court cases with impartiality.
  • Skill in planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of subordinate staff.
  • Skill in preparing a variety of narrative and statistical reports, including budgets and summaries of Court activities.

Closing Date: Friday, February 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

To be considered for this position, please submit a completed and signed Ak-Chin Indian Community job application (additional resume optional), a 39-month driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, proof of tribal enrollment, if claiming Indian Preference, and copy of DD214, if claiming Veteran’s Preference to:

Ak-Chin Indian Community
Attn: Human Resources Department 12-76
42507 W. Peters and Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138

Email: resumes@ak-chin.nsn.us
Fax: 520-568-1051

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Ak-Chin Indian Community is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace

Job Posting: Senior Assistant General Counsel (DOE) Gila River Indian Community

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Job Title: Senior Assistant General Counsel (DOE)
Closing Date: 02/12/2013

Job Number: 12-1272
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Department: Office of the General Counsel
City: Sacaton
Location: Gov Center, Exec Wing
Area of Interest: Legal
Salary Type: Depending on Experience
Salary / Hourly Rate: $105,776 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: No

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Job Posting: Law Clerk/Staff Attorney Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court

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Law Clerk/Staff Attorney

Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court (Black River Falls, WI)

Position Type: Judicial Clerkship
Practice Area(s): Indian/Native American
Geographic Preference: Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)
Description: The Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court is currently seeking a Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to assist

judges with conducting research, drafting opinions, maintaining the Judiciary’s website,

preparing monthly bulletins, and answering procedural questions from the general public.

A full job description is available at http://www.ho-chunknation.com/?PageId=107.

The position’s start date is negotiable, and Spring 2013 graduates are encouraged to

apply. Ho-Chunk Nation/Native American Preference will apply during the application process.
Desired Class Level: 3L, RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, LLM
Posting Date: January 28, 2013
Expiration Date: March 1, 2013
contact: Ms. Mary Thunder

Clerk of Court

W9598 Highway 54 East Black River Falls, Wisconsin 54615 United States

http://www.ho-chunknation.com/?PageId=28
Resume Receipt: Other (see below)
How To Apply: Please mail a resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample not to exceed ten (10) pages,

and list of three (3) references with contact information to the following location:

Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court
P.O. Box 70
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Alternatively, applicants may send the requirement documentation in the form of a single,

consolidated PDF file to the following e-mail address:

Mary.Thunder@ho-chunk.com

Regardless of submission method, all documents must be received before March 1, 2013 at

4:30 p.m. CST to receive consideration.
Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample, Other Documents
id: 22035

 

Job Posting – Counselor to the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs

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Counselor to the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs
Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency:Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Job Announcement Number:AG-13-PQ824547 (DEU)

SALARY RANGE:

 $105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

 Monday, January 14, 2013 to Friday, January 18, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

 GS-0301-14

POSITION INFORMATION:

 Full Time – Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

14

DUTY LOCATIONS:

 1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

 United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.


This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs in Washington, DC.  The mission of the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs is to enhance the quality of life, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives.  The incumbent of this position serves as a Counselor to the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, focusing on maintaining liaison with other offices and bureaus that encompass the Indian Affairs organization.  The incumbent will consult with tribal leaders and communities, departments, congressional committee staffs and others within the private sector to carry out duties.  The role of the incumbent is that of an advisor in policy determining issues and related matters of a confidential and administrative support nature. 

This position is being advertised concurrently with (AG-13-PQ824548) using Merit Promotion procedures.  Status applicants who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive examining procedures must apply directly to each announcement.__________________________________________________________________________________

Who May Apply

  • U.S. Citizens

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation
  • Relocation expenses may be paid.
  • Travel may be required.

DUTIES:

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 The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Coordinates assigned activities to ensure compliance with the Administration’s policies.  Provides coordination, liaison and initial review on matters pertaining to the program areas under the supervisor’s purview.
  • Assignments are complex, important and diversified in scope and may be within any jurisdiction of the Indian Affairs programs.  Assignments may be of a nonrecurring nature, and the incumbent is responsible for research and conducting special studies or surveys of problems, projects, or program implementation.
  • Produces briefings, decision memorandum and background papers on a wide variety of issues, problems or matters.  Develops strategies on sensitive and controversial issues and serves in a confidential capacity on organizational and internal matters.
  • Works with Departmental program and staff officials to assure that projects assigned are coordinated to meet the objectives of Indian Affairs and are ready for action or endorsement by the Assistant Secretary.  Participates in meetings called for the purpose of briefing key officials when assignments will require coordination between two or more program offices.
  • Participates in staff conferences and meetings called by the supervisor.  Contributes to program discussion and developments by citing current status of program involvement.  Notes and follows up on assignments made by the supervisor during these conferences and meetings.
  • Working closely with the top leadership staff of the Indian Affairs organization, the incumbent develops, coordinates, resolves and implements a variety of special projects which may be highly sensitive, confidential and of national importance.  Completes in-depth analysis of issues of importance to top leadership staff within Indian Affairs, which is frequently needed in very short time frames.
  • Follows legislative matters of interest to the Indian Affairs organization and programs to keep the supervisor informed of their status and progress.  Utilizes knowledge of the supervisor’s viewpoints in the general review of proposed legislation in order to highlight and bring to his/her attention those portions of bills which conflict with current Indian Affairs policy.  Recommends policy alternatives to be incorporated as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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 GS-14:  All applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13), which includes: 1) analyzing proposed legislation and evaluating the impact such legislation may have on one’s organization; 2) preparing, presenting, and defending proposed recommendations, policies, or regulations; 3) developing and delivering verbal presentations to high level officials on sensitive or controversial topics; AND 4) serving as spokesperson or representative for an organization or senior official.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement Friday, January 18, 2013.   Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM’s web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date of Friday, January 18, 2013.  Qualified applicants will be rated based on their possession of the knowledge and experience requirements identified under the “Qualifications” section.  Candidates rated as best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.

Category Rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position.  The categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified.  Veterans’ preference rules for category rating will be applied.

  • Analytical Ability
  • Communication
  • Knowledge of legal research procedures, methods, and sources

Selective Service:  If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.


Public Interest Indian Law Fellowship Program

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Public Interest Indian Law Fellowship Programs

Berkey Williams LLP (Berkeley, CA)

Position Type:  Fellowship

Practice Area(s): Indian/Native American

Geographic Preference(s): West (CA, HI, NV, UT, CO, MT, WY)

Description: Berkey Williams Public Interest Indian Law Fellowship

Berkey Williams LLP (BW) established the Public Interest Indian Law Fellowship Program in 2005. The aims of the Fellowship are to encourage recent law graduates to work in the field of Indian law and to provide the Fellows with an opportunity to pursue public interest projects in Indian country. The Fellow is encouraged to develop innovative legal strategies for projects which may not traditionally be feasible endeavors for a private law firm. The Firm’s intent is to provide bright, creative law graduates with the time and resources to tackle public interest, social justice, and related issues in Indian country. The Fellowship intends to contribute to the development of public interest Indian law leaders of the future, whatever their career paths might be.

About Berkey Williams

The firm is a private, for-profit partnership with a significant public interest focus. The firm has three attorneys and two paralegals in Berkeley, California, one attorney in Washington, DC, one attorney in Bozeman, Montana, two attorneys in New York, and one attorney in New Mexico. The firm works exclusively for Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and currently has clients throughout the United States. Natural resources protection, environmental justice, water and fishing rights, recovery of ancestral lands, tribal sovereignty, self-governance, economic development, Indian child welfare, employment, and health care are representative areas of work. The Firm’s work is funded primarily by its fee-paying tribal clients, as well as generous contributions from private foundations. More information may be found at the firm’s web site: www.berkeywilliams.com.

 About the Fellowship

The one-year Fellowship offers a competitive salary, full benefits, training, flexibility in balancing work and a private life, and the opportunity to work with experienced attorneys in an established firm focused exclusively on serving Indian tribes and tribal organizations. The Fellow will work in the California office. The Fellowship begins in September, 2013, with some flexibility depending upon the candidate’s schedule. Berkey Williams is committed to recruiting attorneys who will bring a variety of experiences to the firm’s clients, and to supporting them by providing the resources necessary to building a strong career in Indian law.

The projects on which a Fellow might work are subject to the creativity of the Fellow and the needs or demands of a particular client tribe or tribal organization. In the past, the Berkey Williams Fellow has worked for organized but unrecognized California tribes seeking to protect cultural sites threatened by land development, and tribes whose children are subject to state juvenile dependency proceedings. The Firm’s public interest and pro bono work includes projects intended to protect cultural sites, promote Indian-organized educational institutions, connect Indian communities to electric and telecommunications grids, recover ancestral lands, expand economic development opportunities for tribes, and others.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Applications are encouraged from recent law graduates with a demonstrated commitment to Indian law. Preference is given to candidates, both Indian and non-Indian, who demonstrate personal or professional experience and identification with Indian communities. High academic achievements are certainly considered, but they are weighed with other equally significant factors: personal accomplishments, professional goals, cultural competence, and the capacity to work conscientiously and independently as needed. Candidates with interest in specific public interest projects are encouraged to bring their proposals to the firm. Candidates are encouraged to seek their own funding as well, as the firm’s ability to offer the fellowship is contingent on funding. Membership in the California Bar, or the Bar of another state, though not essential, is a significant factor in the firm’s evaluation of candidates.

Applying for the Fellowship

Interested law graduates should send a resume and a writing sample to Gloria Coronado, Administrative Assistant, at gcoronado@berkeywilliams.com. If you have any questions, please email. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2013.

Desired Class Level:  RECENT GRADS

Posting Date: December 17, 2012

Expiration Date: January 31, 2013

Contact: Gloria Coronado, Administrative Assistant

2030 Addison Street Suite 410 Berkeley, California 94704 United States

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Resume Receipt:  E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.: gcoronado@berkeywilliams.com

How to Apply:

Interested law graduates should send a resume and a writing sample to Gloria Coronado, Administrative Assistant, at gcoronado@berkeywilliams.com. If you have any questions, please email. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2013.

Additional Documents:

Writing Sample, Other Documents

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