Physical RequirementsStand or Sit (Stationary position)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (position self, move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Taste/Smell (Detect Distinguish, Determine)Repetitive MotionOSHA CategoriesCategory III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid TravelLocalIn-StateOut-of-StateQualificationsEducationJuris Doctorate requiredExperienceMinimum of 3 years of experience working with Alaska Native Tribes or Native OrganizationsExperience working with Governmental AgenciesExperience working in state, federal and tribal legislative processes is highly desiredExperience in writing summaries and interpretation of governmental initiatives, regulations and lawsExperience in Public SpeakingLicense/CertificationValid Alaska Driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policyAlaska Bar LicensePreferredKnowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesMust be familiar with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe communityKnowledge and experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian peopleWillingness to learn the language, culture and history of the Dena'ina people. Assists in development of policy priorities at Federal, state and local levelsWorks in a confidential capacity in accordance with the Tribe's policyReview Government publications, Government Laws and Policy initiativesComplete timely short and long-term research and analysis of legislation, budgets, health policies and services, and is responsible for drafting and disseminating communications and presentations to the Tribal Council and the Executive DirectorSupervise the Tribal Government Legal Assistant and provides oversight of effective and efficient Tribal Council and Committee/Commission support in all elements of meeting planning, execution and follow upIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list.