Qureos Mentor

Yakama Nation

<div><div>Announcement # 
2025-269 
Issue Date: 
09-05-25 
Closing Date: 
09-29-25</div> 
Chief Prosecutor
Office of the Prosecutor
Department of Justice Services
Hourly Wage: $58.84/Regular/Full-Time/Supervisory 
Employee serves as the Chief Prosecutor and Chief Legal Officer for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation to defend the Treaty of June 9, 1855 (12 Stat. 951) and the inherent sovereignty of the Yakama Nation by seeking enforcement of duly enacted Tribal Laws. The Primary goal for the Prosecutor's Office is to improve safety in its communities by working to prevent and reduce criminal activity and victimization on the Yakama Reservation, including the Usual and Accustomed territories, through vigorous and effective prosecution of civil and criminal cases in both the adult and juvenile courts. 
The Chief Prosecutor works with Public Safety, CRITFC, Indian Child Welfare Programs, Probation Services, Youth Court Services, Office of Legal Counsel, and other tribal programs and/or agencies to help assess tribal interests, jurisdiction, and provide vigorous and effective prosecution of crimes, juvenile delinquency and status offenses, child abuse/neglect, fish and wildlife offenses, traffic violations/offenses (and infractions as determined by the Courts), exclusion matters, and other appropriate civil or criminal offenses occurring within tribal jurisdiction. The Prosecutor's Office provides legal support to the Tribal Police Department, Nak-Nu-We-Sha (NNWS), State Child Protective Services (CPS), Probation, Youth Court Services Program, and other tribal regulatory and service providing programs in submitting, supporting, or presenting our cases in Tribal Court. Maintains contact with attorney's and other jurisdictions regarding tribal, state, and federal court matters affecting the Yakama Nation. 
The Chief Prosecutor is expected to independently present and perform attorney functions in the Tribal and State Courts on behalf of the Yakama Nation. Administratively, the employee is responsible for establishing goals and objectives, budgets, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, staff supervision and development. The employee participates in meetings or projects relative to the Yakama Tribal Justice System. 
Examples of Work Performed:
The Prosecutor's Office represents the Yakama Nation in the prosecution of adults committing criminal acts and juveniles committing delinquent acts within the tribal jurisdiction.
Represent the Yakama Nation in civil actions involving child abuse/neglect, in civil ICWA proceedings.
Draft notices of intervention and/or petitions to transfer which represents the best interest of the child(ren) and the tribe as provided under tribal and federal law.
Represent the Yakama Nation in civil prosecution of traffic offenses, fishwildlife offenses, exclusion matters, and other Titles under the RYC wherein the Yakama Nation is the plaintiff as allowed under RYC 3.01.29.
Advise the Tribal Police, NNWS and CPS in investigation, evaluating evidence, case preparation and preparation of legal pleadings including subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants, and pick up Orders/Detention Orders.
Work with and refer cases as appropriate to the U.S. Attorney's Office for federal prosecution or the County Prosecutor for state prosecution of non-Indian offenders.
Conduct all necessary case preparation before Tribal Court hearings and trials, including drafting and filing written complaints, motions, proposed orders, legal briefs, jury instructions, sentencing/release recommendations, and other legal documents as appropriate.
Zealously argue and present cases as appropriate in Tribal Court and Tribal Court of Appeals.
Train and consult with the Tribal Police and other agencies as appropriate regarding tribal justice and victimization issues.
Assist in a variety of department operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested or directed by the Justice Services Administration Office, including code revisions.
Present and explain key policy issues regarding tribal justice and victimization through written and/or oral reports to key stakeholders that include the JSA, Tribal Administration, and/or Tribal Council/General Council.
Prepare and distribute education and outreach materials, which may include organizing and/or attending community events, forums, and trainings. 
Ensures the availability of 24-hour legal support services to Tribal Police, CPS, and ICWA agencies. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of standard court procedures, rules of evidence, and application of prosecutorial best practices for both civil and criminal cases.
Knowledge of all relevant aspects of questions of law related to Federal, State and Tribal law as it relates to Indian Treaties, Indian Civil rights, Indian property, and Tribal sovereignty to determine its applicability.
Knowledge and application of the Revised Law and Order Code of the Yakama Nation.
Knowledge and practice of the Yakama Nation administrative manuals (Yakama Nation Personnel Policy Manual, Supervisor's Handbook, etc.), including effective administrative office management and supervision principles, practices, and processes.
Knowledge of and application of Yakama Tribal governmental operations and applicability of Committee Actions, Tribal Council Resolutions, and General Council Resolutions.
Knowledge of traditional Yakama Tribal laws and practices.
Ability to conduct legal research, evaluation of legal complexities concerning cases, and the analysis and preparation of cases, briefs, reports, resolutions, narratives, and testimony.
Ability to demonstrate sufficient trial experience to be able to immediately try criminal cases before Tribal Court juries and benches.
Ability to display a high degree of professionalism and mental ability to deal with a variety of emotions and/or frustrations in a fast-paced crisis-oriented work environment.
Ability to communicate in writing or verbally in a timely, professional, and tactful manner and to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective supervisory and legal decisions under pressure.
Ability to prepare and complete budgets, budget modifications, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Ability to learn and operate electronic case management systems, and proficiency using Word, Excel, Power Point, WebEx, Adobe, iSolved, D365, Karpel, and other software or internet-based office system tools. 
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from and accredited School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and an must be an active member in good standing of the Washington State Bar and the Yakama Nation Tribal Courts and eligible to practice before the Courts of any other State of the United States.
Possesses five or more years of experience in professional legal work with an emphasis on prosecution services.
Required to pass a pre-employment background check.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
Preferred Requirements:
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</div>

Chief Prosecutor

<div><div>Announcement # 
2025-262 
Issue Date: 
08-28-25 
Closing Date: 
09-11-25</div> 
Centralized Bookkeeper V-Clerk Software Specialist
Justice Services Administration
Hourly Wage: $18.23/Regular/Full-Time 
Primary responsibility is to assist in the office operations and administrative fiscal workflow for the Justice Services Department. These duties include general administrative duties such as general reception, making, processing bail refunds, making copies, filing, inter-office mail distribution, general data entry, completing and processing payroll actions, and other duties as assigned. This position also included more complex fiscal responsibilities that includes assisting the JSA Administrative Coordinator-Centralized Bookkeeper in preparing, processing, and filing of all D365 payments for the Justice Services Department. 
Secondary responsibility is to assist the Courts with the electronic court case management system by providing technical assistance, training, and developing-updating training manuals for clerks or other case management users. The employee will work with Court Administrators/JSA in updating electronic cases records by transferring data from Laserfiche, updating court dispositions, or updating other case information that correctly reflects the court record on file. 
Examples of Work Performed:
Assist in the processing and records management of personnel files, payment of bills, and general bookkeeping.
Will assist the JSA Coordinator in processing and/or storing electronic copies of D365 payments.
Assist JSA Coordinator to monitors grant and contract terms, conditions, and deliverables to ensure all compliances are maintained relative to expenditures and established budgets. Concerns and actions are reviewed with the JSA Coordinator, program managers, and/or deputy director.
Provide excellent customer service for Court patrons and agency staff. This may include front reception on an occasional basis.
Assist the office in track statistical data/information for the services provided by the departmental programs to assist in grant writing and or reporting as required.
Assist in coordinating meetings, training, and or annual retreats.
Processing requisitions, purchase orders, and travel authorizations.
Payroll or travel check distribution.
May be assigned new projects and tasks not included on the description, including Code Revision assignments, or to assist other Justice Services Programs as assigned by supervisor.
May be assigned to handle operational problems or questions referred by support staff.
Provides administrative assistance to Justice Services Programs and to the Justice Services Deputy Director.
Transfer documents/files from Laserfiche and create a new, proper file name for court documents that provides for easy identification and access in the electronic case management systems by court users.
Update case dispositions in the Court Case Management System Manual. Ensures that users have ongoing access to the manual.
Provide initial training to court Clerks, Bailiffs, Court Administrator, and Judges on the Court Case Management System.
Provide periodic trainings t non-Court programs/staff on the Court Case Management System such as NNWS, YN Corrections, YN Public Safety, YN Prosecutor's Office, YN Probation, YN YCS, YN Public Defender's and YN CASA. This list may be updated as allowed by the JSA. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and use of general office practices and procedures, and appropriate and excellent telephone and customer service etiquette.
Knowledge of Yakama Nation, its members, and its history, customs, and traditions of good moral character.
Knowledge of tribal administrative, fiscal, and records management policies and procedures.
Knowledge and use of general office practice and procedures, and appropriate and excellent telephone and customer service etiquette. 
Must be proficient user of the D365, fax, scanner, and Mirosoft Office systems: Word, Excel, and
Power Point, and Isolved.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn the Internet for research needs.
Ability or willingness to work with computerized Court docketing system.
Good reading, logic, and writing skills.
Ability to address problems, issues, and complaints tactfully, courteously, and effectively.
Ability to classify accounting transaction, maintain and reconcile accounting, close-out accounts and prepare
Reports and statements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, administrators and the general public.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations, priorities and handle frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and apply available court guidelines and explain guidelines to the general public.
Ability to complete all bookkeeping functions, routine and non-routine.
Ability to investigate problem areas and follow thru on recommended solutions.
Ability to prepare payroll information and maintain departmental payroll files and information, including payroll actions and leave audits.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks with competing deadlines.
Ability to understand general key court processes, definitions, and concepts.
Ability to maintain the highest level of strict confidentiality. 
Minimum Requirements:
Associate Degree in Business accounting or related field.
Three years of experience as a bookkeeper IV.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Required to pass a pre-employment background check.
Must have a current and valid Washington State Driver's License and own transportation.
Must be notary public, or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
Must have never been convicted of a felon; never been convicted of a misdemeanor within one years of appointment.
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</div>

Centralized Bookkeeper V-Clerk Software Specialist

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