Lease Specialist - Office of Attorney General

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PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Colorado River Indian Tribes are expected to conform to the following: Display respect and understanding of Colorado River Indian Tribes traditions and values. Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the Tribal government. Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors. Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities, and educational programs. Comply with Colorado River Indian Tribes policies and procedures. Know, understand and follow all tribal preference and Indian preference policies.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Office of the Attorney General provides legal representation to the Colorado River Indian Tribes, its Tribal Council, departments, and enterprises. The core responsibilities of the Lease Specialist are related to all leases and permits issued within the portion of the Colorado River Indian Reservation located within Riverside County, California, and examination of all residential, commercial, and agricultural Leases for completion and compliance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and maintain lease and permit records; Prepare negotiation and litigation files; Participate in litigation, including providing testimony; Maintain permit and lease payment records; Enter and retrieve permit and lease data into the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System; Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure more effective monitoring of permits and leases; and Develop and implement, through coordination with Realty, internal policies and procedures to ensure more effective monitoring of permits and leases. Examination of documents associated with Commercial, Agricultural, Land Use, Sign, and Residential Leases for compliance with lease provisions and federal and tribal law. Review incoming leases, renewals, amendments and other documents for completeness and accuracy. Coordinate With Accounting staff to ensure appraisals, lease rates, and other terms are up to date. Coordinate with Realty staff to ensure all lessees receive proper and timely notice of all scheduled lease rental increases or lease revisions. Create a complete electronic filing system for all executed lease documents and subsequent modifications. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum-Experience:

Experience working closely with attorneys and other legal professionals. Significant experience managing residential property with a substantial number of leases. Consistent work history and excellent references.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Licenses:

Current valid state issued driver's license is required for employment Mandatory Knowledge, Skills. Abilities (KSA's) and

Other Qualifications:

Must have a working knowledge of computers, with ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Must have exceptional writing and communication skills. Must have strong organizational skills to meet deadlines, work independently and plan for future projects. Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times, dependable and punctual. Must pass a background check for purposes of accessing and utilizing the Bureau of Indian Affairs Trust Asset and Accounting Management Systems (TAAMS).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The Office is a diverse and dynamic high pace working environment. Work hours often extend beyond the 8-hour work day. Some overnight travel is required from time to time.

Physical demands:

Some work outdoors. Physically able to perform duties as assigned. Occasionally work extended shifts as assigned. Must have ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand. Must pass a Pre-Employment drug screen.

Mental demands:

Must have ability to work with people in conflict situations. Position requires a large amount of time reading, writing, formulating arguments, and problem solving. Must have ability to understand the speech of another person. Must have ability to manage multiple tasks, interact with a wide variety of people on various and at times, complicated issues. Must have ability to work well with others in sometimes stressful, high-volume work environment.

ITEMS BELOW ARE STANDARD FOR ALL POSITION DESCRIPTIONS TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Colorado River Indian Tribes has implemented a Tribal / CRIT Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Let it be known that Tribal preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions. OTHER (Summary)

Background Investigation:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act." Candidates must be able to successfully pass ail required background checks to qualify for this position.

Code of Conduct:

Colorado River Indian Tribes and its departments are committed to the highest ethical standards. This requires all staff to act with honesty, integrity and openness in all their dealings as representatives and employees of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Colorado River Indian Tribes promotes a working environment that values respect, fairness and integrity. This is not an attempt to define specifically what one should and should not do, but rather to communicate Colorado River Indian Tribes expectations of proper conduct.

Confidentiality:

All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination from employment without any further progressive discipline.

Drug Screening:

All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing per the Colorado River Indian Tribes Employee's Handbook, Substance Abuse Policy.

Professional Responsibility:

As CRIT professionals (any individual working in and/or with the Colorado River Indian Tribes and/or working in and/or with any of their departments with any Colorado River Indian Tribes specific information and/or knowledge) we are responsible for adding value to the organizations we serve and contributing to the ethical success of those organizations. We accept personal and professional responsibility for our individual decisions and actions. We are also advocates for the Colorado River Indian Tribes by engaging in activities that enhance the credibility and value of Colorado River Indian Tribes.

Disclaimer:

The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It Is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.

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INDIAN PREFERENCE

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701 (b) and 703 (I) explicitly exempts from overage the preferential employment of Indians by Indian Tribes. Therefore, CRIT acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled CRIT members who qualify toward all employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

CRIT OFFERS

Health and Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave. Pre-Employment Drug Screening is required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.37 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you an enrolled member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes? Do you currently have a level one fingerprint clearance card?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person