Ms. Tina Martinez, Director
The Director is responsible for the management and administration of the Human Resources Department. The Director coordinates human resource management and provides departments with technical support and advice. Ms. Martinez assists the Human Resource staff in maintaining employee compensation and classification, recruitment, grievances and appeals, adjudication and human resource training. She works directly with the President of the Nation in the administration of the Human Resource system.

Ms. Katie J. Trujillo, Assistant Director
The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting with the management and administration of the Human Resource Office. She also helps with the planning, organization, direction and review of department needs and provides departments with technical advice and support. Ms. Trujillo works closely with the Program Specialists in the hiring process, employment documentation and grievances and appeals. Additionally, she is also responsible for the financial records of the Human Resources Department.

 
Mrs. Koy Perea,  Program Specialist  ( Grievances and Adjudication )
The Grievance and Adjudication Specialist assures that employees of the Nation are provided fair treatment in employment while having their complaints heard. Mrs. Perea reviews and makes certain that all adminsitrative steps have been exhausted prior to proceeding a formal hearing. In addition to Grievances, Mrs. Perea is also responsible for conducting Background Checks on all new employees whose positions directly relate to the Indian Child Welfare Act. Mrs. Perea is a certified Adjudication Officer and provides adjudication services for the Jicarilla Apache Nation.

Ms. Bridget Lester, Program Specialist  (Staffing)
The Program Specialist's responsibilities are to work closely with department directors to ensure all steps of the hiring process are complete; screening of applications/resumes, conducting interviews and orientations of new employees. Ms. Lester is also responsible for drafting and updating position descriptions and assisting with classification. She is responsible for advertising of permanent positions within the Jicarilla Apache Nation.



Mrs. Irene Vigil,  Program Specialist  (Staffing)
The Program Specialist's responsibilities are to work closely with department directors to ensure all steps of the hiring process are complete; screening of applications/resumes, conducting interviews and orientations of new employees. Mrs. Vigil is also responsible for drafting and updating position descriptions and assisting with classification. She is responsible for advertising of permenent positions within the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Mrs. Vigil also works directly with the Jicarilla Apache Police Department.

Ms. Salena Gonzales, Program Specialist  (Staffing)
The Program Specialist's responsibilities are to work closely with department directors to ensure all steps of the hiring process are complete; screening of applications/resumes, conducting interviews and orientations of new employees. This person is also responsible for drafting and updating position descrptions and assisting with classification. They are also responsible for advertising of permanent positions within the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
 

 
Mr. Adrian Dixon, Program Technician
The Data Technician oversees and processes all new employee Personnel Action Forms and pertinent data. Mr. Dixon works closely with the Finance Department in updating and maintaining accurate files on all active and inactive employees and maintaining information in the HR Employee Database. His primary duties are to keep updated and accurate records for the Human Resources Department.



Ms. Frances Talamante, Receptionist
The Receptionist assists the entire Human Resources Staff with the day to day functions in their specific jobs. Ms. Talamante also serves as a front desk receptionist and helps all visitors that come into the Human Resources Office.



Ms. Wanda Trujillo, Pension Specialist

Mrs. Tamela Tafoya, Assistant Pension Specialist