Job Listings

Currently open positions with the Puyallup Tribe:

  • Court Clerk

    Provides clerical support and records management for operation of the Tribal Court, and support services for the Chief Clerk, Court Administrator, and Chief Judge.

  • Receptionist/File Clerk

    Responsible for providing general office support to department Director and department staff.

  • Tribal Council Secretary

    TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT UNTIL THE JUNE 2012 TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION

    This position serves at the pleasure of the Tribal Council and provides general office and secretarial support including the recording of minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Puyallup Tribal Council. Keeps official records for the Puyallup Tribal Government. Acts as an intergovernmental liaison with the other governmental offices, entities and Tribal Departments.

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    Responsible for administrative support for the Emergency Housing Repair Program and for the Property Manager. This person will disseminate information and explain policies and procedures to Tribal Members in person and by telephone.>

  • Detective / Investigator SORNA Compliance Coordinator

    Primary responsibility will be to implement a project plan to register and monitor sex offenders on the Puyallup Tribal Reservation. Additional responsibilities include performing follow-up investigations of initial patrol officer cases. Responsible for conducting first line investigations, performing crime scene management and working with other police jurisdictions. The officer should possess understanding of sovereignty, tribal regulations and the need for their enforcement.

  • Senior Auditor

    As a member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians (PTOI) Department of Internal Audit, and under limited general direction, performs complex level professional internal audit work including leading and conducting financial related, compliance, and operational audit work of considerable difficulty for the PTOI gaming enterprises. Additionally, coordinates activities of assigned auditor; presents audit results to department and executive management and the Tribal Council; and provides input into the development of the annual audit plan.

  • Administrative Assistant - Board of Trustees

    Responsible for clerical and accounting support for the Permanent Trust Fund Board of Trustees Administrative Offices. Applicant must be able to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner.

  • Staff Attorney

    The Tribe seeks applicants for an attorney position in its in-house Legal Department at the Tribal headquarters in Tacoma, Washington. Tribal attorneys are paid on a competitive salary scale and have a supportive work environment. Employment with the Tribe provides a full range of benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan including employer contribution, payment of bar dues and CLE costs.

    The position is for an attorney to advise and represent departments of Tribal government on various issues, with two speciality areas in particular: (1) gaming, and (2) employment law. Drafts documents, litigates, negotiates and conducts legal research.

  • Assistant Prosecutor/ICW Child Welfare Presenting Officer

    Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing assigned ICW/Child Welfare cases within the Prosecutor’s Office and serves as the Assistant Prosecutor/Juvenile/ICW and Child Welfare Presenting Officer for the Tribe.

    Department:

    Prosecutor's Office

    Reports to:

    Senior Prosecutor

  • On Call Security Officer

    Responsible for the protection and security of the building and property for the Puyallup Tribe Administration. Reports all incidents in writing to the Puyallup Tribal Police Department.

    Departments:

    Public Safety

    Reports To:

    Head Security Officer

  • Associate Judge
    Serves as hearing judge for the Puyallup Tribal Court in accordance with the tribal Judicial Administrative Code. The term of the Associate Judge shall be three (3) years from the date of appointment by the Tribal Council. A judge may be reappointed at the expiration of a term at the discretion of the Tribal Council.
  • Teacher’s Assistant - On-Call
    Assists in the care and early education of children (birth to age 5) and school age children at the Grandview Child Care Center. Creates and maintains a safe, healthy, and culturally appropriate learning environment for young children.
  • Temporary Positions

    Assorted temporary postions which can change on a monthly or seasonal basis.