PUBLIC NOTICE FOR POSTING  

PUBLIC NOTICE  

APPOINTMENT TO PANEL OF CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEES  

 The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for  appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the  United States Code (Bankruptcy Code). The appointment is for cases filed in the United States  Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, primarily in the Houston Division. Chapter  7 trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses, in each case in which they  serve, pursuant to court order under 11 U.S.C. § 326 and § 330.  

The minimum qualifications for appointment are set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 58.3. To be  eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial, and  interpersonal skills. Fiduciary and bankruptcy experience is desirable but not mandatory.  

A successful applicant will be required to undergo a background check and must qualify  to be bonded. Although chapter 7 trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made  consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in  employment.  

Forward resumes to the United States Trustee, 515 Rusk Street, Suite 3516, Houston, TX  77002 or via email to USTP.Region07TrusteeApplicants@usdoj.gov. All resumes should be  received on or before January 17, 2025.