Employment

Human Resource (HR) management which involves recruiting people for positions with the Nation. A tribal and Indian preference policy is in place. All vacant positions will be announced in the Job Announcement Summary, and shall be posted on the bulletin board of the Human Resource office, and through the Nation's e-mail system for a period of 10 days. The Nation sets professional qualifications standards for each position and hires the most qualified applicant. Retention of employees is an important management, as well as financial consideration in HR relations. To provide quality services, and support in employment, training, employee relations, benefits, compensation and safety beyond the expectations of all employees enabling them to better serve our member of the Nation.


Applying for Positions

How to Apply: Submit the following:(1) a signed & completed Tohono O'odham Nation employment application, (2) a signed & completed Authorization to Release Information document, (3) a signed & completed Background/MVR Investigations document, (4) if claiming Indian Preference, submit a certified document of Indian Blood certificate (C.I.B.) OR a copy of Tribal Enrollment Card, (5) and any other necessary documentation pertinent to the position being filled i.e. resume, transcript of college courses, letters of reference, etc. to the Tohono O'odham Nation, Human Resources Office, P.O. BOX 837, Sells, AZ 85634 or call (520) 383-6540 for applications or information. Applications and supporting documents become the property of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Indian Preference and Preference in filling vacancies will be given to (1) enrolled members of the Tohono O'odham Nation, (2) enrolled members of other nations or tribes, (3) other candidates. Tohono O'odham Nation is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities.

Tohono O'odham Nation is an Alcohol/Drug Free Work Place at (520) 383-2202 or (520) 882-5057 (Tucson Line).