Job Title: Policy Analyst
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Job Announcement Number: OS-6010-15-RD-109(DEU)
SALARY RANGE: $107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 18, 2015 to Thursday, October 8, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time – Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy – Washington DC, DC View Map

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all US Citizens.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust – Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Policy Analysis, Washington, DC.

This position is located in the Office of Policy Analysis, which reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Policy and International Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary – Policy, Management and Budget (PMB). The Office assists the Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Secretary and Department leadership in formulating, developing, analyzing, evaluating, and executing the Department’s policies. This position will serve as a policy analyst addressing climate change and the impacts it has on Native Americans.

The Office provides cross-cutting analysis and coordination to support decision-making and policy development; it provides expertise and leadership to evaluate Departmental programs, to develop and coordinate new programs, to conduct studies of policies and programs, and to conduct relevant economic analyses. The Office coordinates and guides inter-agency and multi-bureau program development and policy analysis tasks and undertakes issue analysis and decision documents on behalf of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget. The Office also coordinates the Department’s activities related to invasive species, tribal water settlements, ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management, and plays a major policy role in Arctic issues.

This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Salary Information
GS-14 $107,325-$139,523 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy is also announced as OS-6010-15-RD-110(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

The Office of Policy Analysis has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional Travel
Travel may be required up to 1 to 5 nights per month.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No

KEY REQUIREMENTS
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
You must be a U.S. Citizen.

Full job post at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/416219000

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. in Lander is hiring a licensed attorney or Tribal Advocate. The candidate will assist in domestic violence legal issues. Applicant must be able to obtain a Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribal Court license. Position is full time $29,500 – $59,500/year with benefits including health, vision, 401K and match, paid holidays and vacation. EEOE.

Please send resume, 3 references and cover letter to: Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.
1813 Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Fax: 307-432-0808
Email: RMacchia@lawyoming.org

Application deadline: Open until filled

Job Title: Deputy Executive Legal Counsel
Department/Group: Legal
Location: Crow Agency, MT
Pay Range: DOE
Job Category: Crow Tribe Executive Branch
Position Type: Full-time Employee
Date posted: September 22, 2015
Posting Expires: October 6, 2015

Contact: Melissa Holds the Enemy
Managing Attorney
(406) 638-2059

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.

COUNSEL, FAIR ELECTIONS LEGAL NETWORK (FELN)

The Fair Elections Legal Network (FELN) is a nonpartisan election reform and advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our overall mission is to remove barriers to registration and voting for traditionally underrepresented constituencies and improve election administration using administrative and legislative advocacy, research, and litigation.

FELN is seeking an attorney with a background in civil rights or elections specifically to help implement the organization’s programmatic objectives and manage a growing election law and policy portfolio.

Qualifications. Policy and advocacy experience, as well as some knowledge of election administration and voting rights, is required. Litigation experience is a plus. Familiarity with grassroots organizations and campaign or organizing experience are strongly preferred. Applicants should have at least 1 year of post-J.D. experience and a good sense of humor.

Duties and Responsibilities. Primary responsibilities include: (1) working with partner election reform, registration, and mobilization groups to advance laws, rules and administrative practices that expand voter participation and combat restrictive measures; (2) engaging in ongoing outreach to state and local election officials to discuss reform initiatives and identify opportunities to collaborate; (3) working with FELN’s legal team to formulate appropriate responses to and/or develop legal theories for voting rights litigation; (4) collaborating on researching and drafting policy reports and legal briefs in pending cases; and (5) drafting blog posts and op-eds to communicate to broader audiences the impact of various election reforms. Additional responsibilities may include speaking engagements, attendance at staff and partner meetings, and assisting with preparation and review of fundraising documents.

FELN is an Equal-Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: jobs@fairelectionsnetwork.com

For more information, please visit www.fairelectionsnetwork.com

Fair Elections Legal Network 1825 K Street NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-331-0114
Fax: 202-331-1663 info@fairelectionsnetwork.com