NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Gathers Probate data for heirship, findings, including names and addresses of relatives for submission to the Administrative Law Judge.
2. Records Restricted Deeds and updates land ownership cards, Native Allotment files, Restricted Townsite Lots and Computer file records.
3. Communicate very well with all people and have good writing skills.
4. Does field investigations for trespass.  Research land records for title.
5. Provides assistance to Native residents of the Bering Straits region in matters regarding Native Allotments or Restricted Townsite Lots.
6. Draft wills for restricted land owners.
7. Other duties as assigned by the Kawerak Land Management Services Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
2. Must possess strong research, writing, organizational and oral communication skills. 
3. Must be dependable, self motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
4. Two years experience in gathering Federal Probate data.
5. Strong demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite
6. Willingness to travel extensively in rural Alaska.
7. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
8. Must be willing to complete a security investigation as part of the new hire process – to be completed within six months of hire. 

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638.                                                                     (Approved 2-24-10)

Contact Human Resources for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org