OPENING DATE: September 29, 2026
CLOSING DATE: October 12, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the Tax Administrator in overseeing and enforcing taxation regulations within the Trial Jurisdiction boundaries in accordance with the General Revenue and Taxation Act of 1995.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Licensing & Regulation Support: Assists the Tax Administrator in reviewing, processing, and validating oil and gas applications for licensing to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Financial & Compliance Monitoring: Maintains and inspects financial reports relating to oil and gas operations in alignment with departmental standards and tax requirements.
- Policy & Regulatory Maintenance: Collaborates with the Tax Administrator to update, modify, and implement tax regulations contained within the General Revenue and Taxation Act.
- Onsite Inspections: Oversees and conducts detailed onsite compliance inspections of businesses operating within the established jurisdiction.
- Reporting & Mapping Assistance: Assists in the collection of data and preparation of specialized maps and technical reports relating to jurisdictional oil and gas production.
- Research & Analysis: Conducts research on legal, regulatory, and operational topics impacting oil and gas production and taxation.
- Administrative & Clerical Excellence: Prepares periodic reports, memorandums, official letters, and other professional correspondence as requested.
- Technology & Office Automation: Maximizes efficiency by utilizing specialized databases, computer systems, and standard office automation equipment.
- Time Management & Prioritization: Manages multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizes assignments based on operational urgency to meet deadlines.
- Professional Communication: Communicates effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, stakeholders, and the general public via telephone, in-person, and written channels.
- Teamwork & Autonomy: Works harmoniously in collaborative group settings when required, while demonstrating the ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
- Confidentiality & Discretion: Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises extreme discretion regarding all proprietary information, financial records, and sensitive documents encountered within the department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING:
Reports to the Tax Administrator. This position may possess occasional supervisory duties of temporary workers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. May be subjected to long intervals of standing, sitting, and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Majority of work will be performed in an office setting with occasional field work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred: Associates Degree in Tax Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Preferred: Knowledge of Federal Indian Land Laws and Treaties and interaction with State Law.
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and be insurable under the CN Motor vehicle policy.
- Must submit to and pass drug testing and background investigation.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Birthday Leave
- Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
- Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
- 401K-up to 3% match
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):
- Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Additional Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- AFLAC
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.
INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.
VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.