We are The Bishop Paiute Tribe
A Sovereign Tribal Nation governed by an elected council.
The Bishop Paiute Tribe is located at the foot of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in Bishop, CA, and is the fifth largest tribe in California with over 2,000 enrolled members. The tribe provides members with various programs and services and operates a variety of tribal owned entities and enterprises. The tribe is engaged in progressive development and highly values self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and maintains committed to being a strong self-governing sovereign nation.
Bill Payments
Energy Assistance Applications
Bishop Paiute Tribe Community Information & Forms
Tribal Job Opportunities
Dedicated to excellent service! Our Core values are integrity, professionalism, creativity and involvement, and we strive to treat others with respect, fairness, compassion and encouragement.
The Bishop Paiute Tribe is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Submit your application to the Human Resource Department, by the deadline indicated for consideration.
Open Until Filled
CDD (Housing) Director – $78,705.00 – $110,187.00 Salary
Boards & Committees
Board & Committee Vacancies
Become an active & involved member of the the community by serving on one of the Committees or Boards.
Requirements to serve on Committee/Boards:
Be a Bishop Paiute Tribal Member & Submit a letter of intent to the Tribal Office.
*Members can reside outside of the area
- Cultural Advisory Committee – Five (5) Vacancies
- Tribal Court Advisory Committee – One (1) Vacancy
- Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Three (3) Vacancies
- Tei-nuumu Takawa-da-Wellness Committee – Three (3) Vacancies
- Pow Wow Committee – Two (2) Vacancies
- Food Sovereignty Program Advisory Board – Two (2) Vacancies
TRIBAL COUNCIL
The Bishop Paiute Tribe Elected Governing Council

STEVEN ORIHUELA
Chairman

Emma Williams
Vice-Chairwoman

MERYL PICARD
TREASURER/SECRETARY

JEFF ROMERO
Council Member