INDIAN PREFERENCE
Indian Affairs is unique among federal employers in that it is authorized to use an Indian Preference policy in hiring. The policy allows certain persons of American Indian or Alaska Native descent to receive preference when appointments are made to vacancies in positions within the BIA and IHS.
To claim Indian Preference status, you must include in your application package a complete and signed Form BIA 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service. Learn more and read frequently asked questions on our Indian Preference page.