You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past five (5) years of education and employment history.  The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-11 minutes.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time.

Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

• Facilitates the process for acquisition of lands through the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) probate process for Native Allotments Owners. 
• Contacts restricted property owners regarding the proper procedure and process for the disposal of restricted real property by gift deeds, rights-of-way, and leases.
• Prepares conveyance instruments on proposed realty transactions by sale, gift deed or devise of restricted real property.
• Assists and counsels the restricted landowner(s) in preparing a Native American Indian Will suitable for the federal adjudication process.
• Prepares all transaction packages by sale, gift deed, rights-of-way, revocable use permits, probates, and leases to be approved internally before submitting to the West Central Field Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Develops and maintains up-to-date data of land ownership records of Native Allotee’s clients for the Realty Department with the knowledge of mapping programs.
• Provides guidance in estate planning and prepare Last Will and Testament, codicils, and Revocation of Wills.
• Drafts and type correspondence and other documents, maintains communications and records, and undertakes special project assignments.
• Maintains strict client and program confidentiality.
• Promptly and cordially, answers Realty telephone calls. Screens, routes, and refers calls to the proper person or voicemail, in a professional manner.
• Schedule conference and meeting rooms as requested.
• Maintains Realty logbooks as directed. 

• Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or Related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years progressive administrative experience to include technical writing and/or preparation of legal documents.
• Experience in data and records management.
• Experience in estate planning, will writing, and experience with Probate issues regarding Native Allotments preferred.
• Experience in U.S. Department of Interior Indian Affairs Real Estate Services or similar Federal transaction package preparation preferred.
• Experience preparing legal documents for real estate transactions preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.