August 14, 2026 2:22 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
August 14, 2026 2:22 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
Help expand energy dominance and support Tribal energy futures with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)! We are pleased to announce 23 new hiring opportunities to help support energy development and permitting at BIA, with more opportunities coming soon.
All position announcements opened on 6/1/2026 and will close on Friday 6/12/2026, so act fast! We encourage all qualified applicants to submit application materials by applying online at USAJobs. Please help us spread the word and recruit high-qualitycandidates to help fulfill the BIA mission.
Positions include:
(1) Environmental Protection Specialist Series 28 (GS 11) at Southwest Regional Office
(Albuquerque, NM); DE-26-12973039-CAWY-SR;
(1) Environmental Protection Specialist Series 28 (GS 9/11) at Western Regional Office
(Phoenix, AZ); DE-26-12973039-CAWY-SR;
(2) Archeologist Series 193 (GS 7/11) at Southwest Regional Office (Albuquerque, NM);
DE-26-12973279-CAWV-MH;
(2) GIS Specialist Series 301 (GS 5/11) at Great Plains Regional Office (Aberdeen, SD);
DE-26-12973052-CAWV-JM;
(2) Geographic Information System Specialist Series 301 (GS 9/11) at Navajo Regional
Office (Gallup, NM); DE-26-12973052-CAWV-JM;
(1) Supervisory Engineer Technician (Petro) Series 802 (GS 11) at Osage Agency
(Pawhuska, OK); DE-26-12972843-CAWV-BSc;
(1) Realty Assistant Series 1101 (GS 7) at Farmington Indian Minerals Office (Farmington,
NM); DE-26-12972357-CAWV-TB;
(1) Realty Assistant (CM) Series 1101 (GS 5/7) at Anadarko Agency (Anadarko, OK); DE-
26-12972357-CAWV-TB; (more…)
Click the link below to download the application
26-27 SG Application Policy (Fillable)
News Update November 12, 2025
Negotiations over the future of the Colorado River have reached a standstill after all seven basin states failed to meet a key federal deadline. Reports from 12News and 8NewsNow confirm that the states were unable to agree on a new water-sharing plan, leaving the situation unresolved as the river continues to decline.
High Country News explains that the biggest disagreements involve how much each state should give up in the future. The upper Basin states want fewer mandatory reductions, while the Lower Basin states, including Arizona, say they have already taken the deepest cuts and cannot continue to absorb the majority of the impacts.
With no agreement in place, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has asked the Trump administration to intervene. She stated that Arizona has made significant sacrifices and cannot carry the weight of the reductions while other states refuse to commit to measurable cuts. If the states cannot reach a plan soon, the federal government may create one for them.
For the Colorado River Indian Tribes, the outcome of these negotiations has major importance. CRIT holds valuable senior water rights and relies on a stable and fair management plan to ensure long-term security for the community and the region.
For more information, you can read the news articles with the links below.
High Country News
https://www.hcn.org/articles/why-colorado-river-negotiations-are-so-difficult/
12 News
/wednesday-is-deadline-for-7-state-including-arizona-to-negotiate-the-colorado-river
Five people are in custody and one person is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following reports of multiple shots fired the evening of Friday August 9that the 100 Homes tribal housing complex within the Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation and the Town of Parker.
The gunfire was first reported before 8pm. CRIT Law Enforcement responded along with law enforcement from the BIA, Parker Police, and the LaPaz County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the CRIT Law Enforcement Tip Line at (928) 669 5341.
For emergencies call 911. For non-emergencies, call CRIT Law Enforcement at (928) 669 1277.
SPECIAL TRIBAL MEETING SCHEDULED WITH CRRMC AND PD
During the Regular Tribal Council meeting of August 10, 2024, a Special Tribal Council meeting was scheduled to meet with the Colorado River Residential Management Corporation (CRRMC) and the CRIT Police Department on:
Monday, August 12, 2024
1:30 PM
Tribal Council Chambers
This is a Tribal Council meeting and open only to the CRIT membership and the membership is welcome to attend to discuss ongoing issues including the CRRMC eviction and complaint process.
(August 4th 3:30pm)
Notice to BIA Electric Customers:
All power has been restored in the affected Big River area. If you are still having power issues, please call CRIT Dispatch at 928-669-1299, or if you have an emergency call 911.
For power outage updates, call B.I.A. Electric Monday through Friday from 8AM – 5PM at (928) 669-7173.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. BE SAFE!
