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JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Chief Judge Report To: Tribal Court
Department: Tribal Court Job Vacancy: YAN-24-046
Status: Full-Time; Two-Year Term Starting Wage: DOE
Opening Date: 4/22/2024 Closing Date: Until Filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION:.
The Chief Judge presides over and ensures proper operation of the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court. The Chief Judge is the primary Judicial Officer of the Tribal Court and is the administrator of the Nation’s Tribal Court.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Minimum Qualifications for Judges of the Tribal Court are established by Ordinance adopted by the Tribal Council as authorized under the Constitution of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Section 111 of the Nation’s Judicial Code sets out the minimum qualifications of judges of the Tribal Courts. A judge shall:
In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, the following additional qualifications are preferred:
· Licensed attorney in good standing;
· Three (3) years full-time and/or equivalent judicial experience;
· Two (2) years judicial administrative experience;
· Supervisory/personnel management experience;
· Experience in Tribal Courts;
· Knowledge of Tribal and Federal Indian Law and familiarity with Tribal communities;
· Possess a high level of competence and ability to apply principles of law to the particular factual circumstances presented in cases coming before the Court;
· Excellent verbal, writing and communications skills;
· Ability to manage courtroom and specialty court staffing;
· Sound judicial temperament;
· Ability to use computers and good PC skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Access;
· Ability to make effective presentations and explain the legal reasoning in controversial or complex topics;
· Have the capacity to remain open-minded;
· Manage case workload efficiently;
· Respect peers and all persons appearing before the court;
· Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be insurable under the Nation’s auto insurance policy and maintain insurability throughout the duration of employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physical Requirements
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the environment is typical of an office setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit or stand; talk or hear; walk; use hands and fingers; and handle or operate objects, tools or controls.
How to apply: Please submit your resume and application to:
Yavapai-Apache Nation / Human Resources
2400 W. Datsi / Camp Verde, AZ 86322
P: 928-567-1062 / Fax: 928-567-1064
www.yavapai-apache.org
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Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.
WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH WILL INCLUDE FINGERPRINTING
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $140,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Public Administration
$109k-149k (estimate)
06/01/2024
06/27/2024
yavapai-apache.org
CAMP VERDE, AZ
500 - 1,000
Private
JOHN WALDEN
$50M - $200M
Public Administration