The following United States Trustee Office(s) seek resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases filed under chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.  The appointment is for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district(s) listed below.  Standing Trustees receive compensation and expenses pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 586.  Compensation depends on disbursements.  Maximum compensation including benefits is now $191,573 annually.  In addition, the trustee operation receives payments for certain necessary and actual expenses.

The minimum qualifications for appointment are set forth in Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations at Part 58 (28 C.F.R. Part 58).  To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial and interpersonal skills.  Experience and/or training in management is desirable.  Fiduciary experience or familiarity with the bankruptcy area is not mandatory.

A successful applicant will be required to undergo an FBI background check, and must qualify to be bonded. Although standing trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment.

Forward resumes to the applicable addresses listed below.  All resumes should be received on or before the due date(s) indicated below.