Office of General Counsel Vacancies

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The Office of the General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (OGC) is seeking applications for several general attorney positions in its San Francisco Regional Office.  The San Francisco Office of OGC provides legal services to four administrative areas of the Indian Health Service (IHS), which delivers health care to American Indians/Alaska Natives.  Persons selected for some or all of these positions will  have responsibility for providing legal advice and support to the IHS.  More information about the positions and the nature of our work is in the attached vacancy announcement.

Nez Perce Tribe Seeks Chief Judge

Nez Perce Tribe seeks applicants for CHIEF JUDGE HR-15-122.  This 4-yr. contract position requires a wide range of legal and administrative skills, handling all phases of civil and criminal litigation, drafting orders, opinions, etc., and assuring effective operation of the Tribal Court.  Requires 3 yrs. experience as a judge, tribal court judicial experience preferred.  Requires thorough knowledge of Indian law, a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in any state bar.  A complete application includes a NPT application including current resume and contact information for 4 work-related references including 2 judges.  Application form and information and full position announcement is at www.nezpercetribe.org. or contact Robert Kipp at 208-843-7332. Tribal preference applies.  Open until filled.

National Indian Gaming Commission Job Announcements

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

Karuk Housing Authority Atty Posting

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3.11.2016GeneralCounselRFQ

Karuk Tribe Housing Authority Request for Qualifications

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Colorado River Indian Tribes Associate Judge Posting

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ASSOCIATE.JUDGE.ANNOUNCEMENT

Mescalero Apache Public Defender RFP

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Proposal Request for Public Defender Services The Mescalero Apache Tribe is seeking proposals to provide Public Defender Services to the Mescalero Tribal Court for criminal cases. SUMMARY: The Mescalero Apache Tribal Court is a court of general jurisdiction addressing crimes under the Mescalero Apache Law and Order Code. All crimes do not exceed one year sentencing. Attorneys licensed and in good standing with the State of New Mexico Bar is required; Proposed fees may be based on an hourly rate or a flat rate; Proposed fees may NOT exceed $50,000.00 per budget year; Final terms of submitted proposals are negotiable. SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO THE MESCALERO TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR: DUANE DUFFY, MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE, MESCALERO, NM 88340; 575-464-4494 EXT. 211

Counsel Position with Ceiba Legal LLP

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Sault Tribe Opening for Assistant Prosecutor

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Job Opening, Associate Counsel, Eastern Band Cherokee

Eastern Band Cherokee is searching for an Associate Attorney to work in the Attorney General’s Office, Civil Law Department. Requires at least 2 years experience with tribal law.

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.

Full job description available here  Associate Counsel IV EBC

 

Applications forms available here 2013-revised-application EBC