Secretary

HUALAPAI NATION

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

JOB TITLE : Secretary

DEPARTMENT : Office of the Public Defender

CLASS : Full-Time / Regular

SALARY : $ 14.64 Hr.

OPENING : Feb. 22, 2024

CLOSES : March 06, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Public Defender, the Secretary provides support and performs paralegal functions as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to this job.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and in-person reception.
• Must be familiar with general office procedures and practices.
• Must maintain good relationship with other professionals associated with the Hualapai Tribe.
• Knowledge of confidentially laws and willing to submit to confidentiality agreement.
• Prepare case files
• Prepare and submit travel and expense reports per Tribal Policies and procedures.
• Able to order supplies and equipment
• Willing to take directions and work in a stressful, demanding and fast pace environment
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED or obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Work experience in secretarial field
• Knowledge of use of office equipment; copy machine, computer, phone etiquette;

Preferred Experience

• Computer skills : Microsoft. Excel and Microix
• Some knowledge of tribal court procedures and able to provide information of case status with clients and tribal court
• Previous experience working with office budgets

Additional Requirements

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor within one (1) year of the

date of this application.

Must be willing to undergo alcohol and drug testing and be willing to sign agreement

consenting to such testing throughout term of employment. Failure to pass alcohol / drug

test or failure to maintain confidentiality may be grounds for dismissal.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass a pre-employment drug / alcohol test
• Must have a current driver's license

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a completed Employment Application to : Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215 / 2216 for information.

To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5 : 00 PM on the closing date.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department, please keep copies for your own reference.

PREFERENCE :

All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability.

However, preference will be given to qualified Community members, to qualified persons of Indian descent, then to other qualified candidates in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.

THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PROGRAM

Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Last updated : 2024-02-25