NAVAJO NATION DPM

Employment Opportunities

When applying for a position with the Navajo Nation, you must utilize the official Navajo Nation Application (09.16.2016 Revised) to apply for the jobs currently being advertised. If using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Other than Microsoft Ege) browsers, please download the NN application and use Adobe PDF reader to utilize the fill-in capabilities. Please refrain from sending picture (.gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats. Due to network security, NNDPM does not accept linked or shared documents. If this is your first time submitting an application to the Navajo Nation via e-mail, you will be required to verify your e-mail address with our spam filter (Sendio). Upon candidate selection, any position titles that have been deemed sensitive will require the selected candidate to undergo a background check, and fees will be incurred for this process. Background investigations are conducted by the Office of Background Investigation. If you have any more questions about the background investigation process, please contact the OBI Staff. Lastly, if you would like to claim Navajo Nation Veterans Preference, please complete and submit the DD214 form here Veterans Preference. Thanks!

By Executive Order, mandating that all Executive and Judicial departments review the Navajo Nation Sexual Harassment policy and attend sexual harassment training. Staff Development & Training Department (SDTD) has partnered with the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management (DPM) to conduct training and a review of personnel policy and procedures regarding Sexual Harassment. Staff Development and Training Department will provide the mandated Sexual Harassment Training, free of charge with the dates listed.

Department of Personnel Application Process

All applications MUST be submitted to the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management (NNDPM) on or BEFORE 5:00 p.m. on the position's specified closing date. Applications are accepted via email (apply@dpm.navajo-nsn.gov), mail (PO Box 7080 Window Rock, AZ 86515), fax (928) 871-6976, and also hand-delivered to our office. DPM does not make copies. When emailing, please print, sign and scan your application as an actual signature is required.

Required to be submitted with your Navajo Nation Employment Application. (09.16.2016 Revised)

Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB) to receive Navajo Preference.

Copy of HS Diploma / GED Certificate

Copies of transcripts and degree(s) to receive credit for education.

Certifications (i.e. First Aid, CPR, etc.)

Copy of Valid State Driver's License.

Copy of Commercial Driver License (CDL).

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 employment application: Proof of marriage by a marriage license, proof of residency and spouse's Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB).

Optional

Resume

Letter of Interest

Leters of Reference

Veterans Preference

In order to receive Veterens 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 addtional 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 and supporting documents submitted become the property of the DPM and will not be returned.

Ensure application(s) is complete, signed and the required documents are submitted at the time of submission.

"See Resume" on the application is unacceptable and will result in an incomplete application, and is not considered an appeal.

If applying for more than one position, an application is required for each position you apply for.

All positions, position titles and salaries are subject to applicable tribal laws, policies, and procedures.

NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: A Navajo Nation Application for Employment must be submitted to the Department of Personnel Management, on or before the closing date, for each position you wish to be considered. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered. All applications for Employment must be filled out in its entirety, including dates of employment. Resumes are optional and can be attached to the application

Veterans' Preference Applies
The Navajo Nation gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA)