JUDICIAL BRANCH OF THE NAVAJO NATION

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE COURTS

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 520 • WINDOW ROCK, AZ 86515 Telephone: (928) 797-1493 Fax: (928) 871-6862

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

This page was last updated on 03/24/2023.

 

The positions set forth on this page are currently open in the Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation .

 

Please review the Job Vacancy Announcements by clicking on the advertised position. The job vacancy announcement for each position should contain a full description of the job requirements, salary information, class code, qualifications, and other information.

Judicial Branch Human Resources is accepting applications for vacant positions via email and fax only until further notice.

 

POSITION

POS NO.

SALARY

LOCATION

CLOSING DATE

Associate Justice

209546

$99,347.04 - $114,589.44

Window Rock, AZ

Open Until Filled

Bailiff

209567

$41,342.40

Tuba City, AZ

April 3, 2023

Court Administrator

245203

$66,669.84

Alamo, NM

Open Until Filled

Court Solicitor

244326

$108,241.92 - $114,923.52

Window Rock, AZ

Open Until Filled

Custodian

241223

$27,457.20

Ramah, NM

Open Until Filled

Custodian

241221

$27,457.20

Tuba City, AZ

Open Until Filled

District Court Clerk

243367

$41,342.40

Alamo, NM

Open Until Filled

District Court Clerk

234920

$41,342.40

Kayenta, AZ

Open Until Filled

District Court Clerk

909569

$41,342.40

Pueblo Pintado, NM

Open Until Filled

District Court Clerk

211852

$41,342.40

Tuba City, AZ

Open Until Filled

District Court Clerk

909563

$41,342.40

Tuba City, AZ

Open Until Filled

District Court Clerk

240815

$41,342.40

Shiprock, NM

Open Until Filled

District Court Probation Officer

209590

$47,710.80

Kayenta, AZ

Open Until Filled

District Court Probation Officer

212950

$47,710.80

Tuba City, AZ

Open until Filled

Judicial Hearing Officer

245080

$75,418.56

Shiprock, NM

Open Until Filled

Judicial Hearing Officer

245201

$75,418.56

Window Rock, AZ

Open Until Filled

Staff Attorney

240874

*DOE

Aneth, UT

Open Until Filled

Staff Attorney

234781

*DOE

Chinle, AZ

Open Until Filled

Staff Attorney

234987

*DOE

Kayenta, AZ

Open Until Filled

Traditional Dine Researcher

234694

$46,165.68

Window Rock, AZ

Open Until Filled

Traditional Program Specialist

240747

$47,815.20

Crownpoint, NM

Open Until Filled

Traditional Program Specialist

236175

$47,815.20

Kayenta, AZ

Open Until Filled

Traditional Program Specialist

243649

$47,815.20

Shiprock, NM

Open Until Filled

 

The following positions are Open Until Filled.

Position

Position No.

Salary

Location

District Court Judge *

00000

$83,603.52 - $96,883.20

District Court, Navajo Nation Wide

 

   

*

Requires the submission of additional information pursuant to 7 N.N.C. These positions are subject to a 2-year probationary period with confirmation of the Navajo Nation Council. Please call for additional instructions.

Judicial Branch Human Resources Application Process

 

To apply for a vacant position, please complete a Judicial Branch employment application.

 

All applications MUST be submitted to the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch Human Resources on or BEFORE 5:00 p.m. on the position's specified closing date. Applications are accepted via email to applyJBHR@navajo-nsn.gov or by fax to (928) 871-6862. Before emailing or faxing, ensure you have signed your application as an actual signature is required.


The following supporting documents are also required to be submitted with application:

 
  • Letter of Interest, Resume with References
  • Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB) to receive Navajo Preference.
  • Copy of HS Diploma / GED Certificate
  • Copies of college/university transcripts and degree(s) to receive credit for higher education.
  • Certifications (i.e. First Aid, CPR, etc.)
  • Copy of Social Security Card
  • Copy of Valid State Driver’s License & Driver License Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), which must be submitted each time you apply. The MVR must be dated within ten (10) days from the date of application submittal. 
  • A (Non-Navajo Spouse) is eligible to receive Navajo preference under the NPEA (Navajo Preference in Employment Act). To receive Non-Navajo Spouse Preference, the following supporting documents are required to accompany the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch employment application: Proof of marriage by a marriage license, proof of residency and spouse's Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB).

Veterans Preference

  • In order to receive Veteran’s Preference, a Form DD214 and /or DD215 and Application for Veterans Preference must be attached.

Appeals

  • Applicants who have been deemed not qualified for a position may submit a written appeal to the Human Resources Director within ten (10) working days from the date of the non-qualified notice.
  • No additional information, other than that contained in the original application (e.g., resume, degrees, transcripts, licensure, etc.), will be considered in the appeal for re-evaluation. Any negative finding of documents not attached to the original application will not be considered in the appeal process.

Notice

  • All applications for employment shall be submitted on the required Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation Application for Employment.
  • Criminal Background Investigations and Checks are required for all positions within the Judicial Branch and are a condition of employment.
  • All applications and supporting documents submitted become the property of the Judicial Branch Human Resources and will not be returned.
  • Ensure application(s) is/are complete, signed and the required documents are included at the time of submission.
  • "See Resume" on the application is unacceptable and will result in an incomplete application.
  • If applying for more than one position, an application is required for each position.

 

ALL EMAILED SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE MADE TO:

 

applyJBHR@navajo-nsn.gov

Questions may be directed to Cheron S. Watchman, Human Resources Director, at cswatchman@navajo-nsn.gov or Marquerita A. Lincoln, Human Resources Specialist, at mlincoln@navajo-nsn.gov or by telephone at (928) 797-1493.

We look forward to your submission and thank you for your interest in seeking employment with the Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation.

 

THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF THE NAVAJO NATION COMPLIES WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN
EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED