CNMI Office of the Attorney General/Saipan, MP, Nrthn Mariana (CNMI, USA)
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Office of the Attorney General
Hon. Juan A. Sablan Memorial Bldg., 2nd Floor
Caller Box 10007, Capital Hill
Saipan, MP 96950-8907
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
Office of the Attorney General
Title: ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, CORAL REEF INITIATIVE
The CNMI Office of the Attorney General (“OAGâ€) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General (“AAGâ€) to work with the Coral Reef Initiative in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S.A.
The AAG's focus will be on coordinating and assisting the Coastal Reef Initiative Policy Committee, which consists of three local resource agencies, in their efforts to protect coral reefs in the CNMI. The AAG will help define the various responsibilities of the agencies involved in coral reef protection to promote better coordination among the agencies, enforce existing laws to protect the coral reefs, draft new legislation and regulations concerning coral reef protection issues, and assist with the administrative process as it relates to coral reef matters.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school, and be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state or territory of the United States and eligible to be admitted to the CNMI bar (or a member of the CNMI bar) upon commencement of employment. Applicants should have at least four years of experience practicing law and two years of experience in the field of natural resource or environmental law. Ideal applicants will have experience in natural resource management, integrated coastal zone management, maritime law and fisheries management law. Applicants should exhibit the ability to accurately and precisely articulate issues to non-lawyers in a concise and intelligible manner. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with lawyers and non-lawyers in a professional manner in a demanding environment.
Salary depends on the years of practice and experience.
Interested applicants must send resume and cover letter to
Gregory Baka, Acting Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Hon. Juan A. Sablan Memorial Bldg.
Caller Box 10007, Capital Hill
Saipan, MP 96950-8907
Telephone: (670) 664-2341 Facsimile: (670) 664-2349
Applicants should apply as soon as possible and no later than August 1, 2009.
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