Summary of Work
Looking for a career that offers variety and the opportunity to work both in the field and in the office? This unique position combines H2A housing inspections with Employment Advisor responsibilities, providing a dynamic and rewarding work experience. During H2A inspection season, you'll travel throughout a six-county region conducting housing inspections for agricultural employers to ensure temporary worker housing meets federal safety standards. Throughout the year, you'll also provide Employment Advisor services, helping job seekers overcome barriers to employment, connect with workforce resources, and achieve their employment goals.
Key Responsibilities:
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H2A Housing Inspections - Conduct inspections of housing provided for temporary agricultural workers to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA housing standards. Coordinate inspection schedules with employers, document findings, communicate required corrections, and complete follow-up inspections and reporting. You will be traveling frequently, up to daily, during H2A season. A typical day in this role may look like driving to and between inspection sites, walking through farms and housing facilities, climbing stairs, and performing detailed inspections both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
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Employment Advisor - Provide individualized employment services to job seekers by assisting with resumes, interview preparation, job search strategies, career exploration, unemployment-related resources, and referrals to workforce programs. You'll also conduct outreach to Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers, build relationships with employers and community partners, and maintain accurate program documentation.
This position reports directly to the Workforce Center Manager within the Devils Lake Workforce Center. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing independent field work with customer-focused office responsibilities. Because this is a small office, teamwork is essential. The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, collaborative, and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, customer-focused approach.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have the following:
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At least 6 years of related work experience in customer service, employment services, case management, workforce development, inspections, compliance, agriculture or farm operations, or a closely related field.
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Education in a relevant field can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis
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A valid, unexpired driver's license
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Application must include all specified materials as listed under the Application Procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience conducting inspections or compliance reviews, interpreting regulations, workforce development or employment services, or agricultural operations. Employment Advisors possess a diverse set of skills to effectively support job seekers in their career development and job search efforts. The preferred candidate will have outstanding customer service skills, communication and listening skills, assessment skills, attention to detail, experience in group facilitation/presentation, and ability to work through various challenges and obstacles, as well as the ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all clients can feel valued and understood, regardless of their background, skillset, experiences, and perspectives.
About Team ND
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Application Procedures
All application materials must be received online through the ND PeopleSoft System on or before 11:59 p.m. CT on the closing date or you will not be considered for the position. Application must include:
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Resume (must clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications)
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Indicate beginning and ending dates of employment or years served in the role
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Indicate type of education, if applicable (e.g., Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and area of study)
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Cover letter
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Copy of college transcript (if applicable)
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Three professional references
Scoring Process:
Our hiring process is designed to be fair, transparent, and focused on your qualifications. Applications will be scored based on a 100-point candidate questionnaire. Final scores determine which qualified applicants advance to the interview stage.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit documentation proving eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 to be awarded veterans' preference points. Refer to the ND Veterans Affairs website for required documentation to upload.
How to Strengthen Your Application:
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Take your time when answering application questions. Provide detailed but concise responses that clearly show how your skills and experience align with the role.
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Prepare thoughtful responses to open-ended (essay) questions, using specific examples. These are personally scored by the hiring team.
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Ensure your resume is detailed, accurate, and up-to-date. The Human Resource team uses your resume to confirm you meet minimum qualifications.
- Applicants are encouraged to provide genuine responses that accurately reflect their own skills, experience, education, and background when completing their application. The use of AI tools to generate answers should be limited to ensure responses are authentic.
Tips for Interview Preparation:
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Review ND Job Service to learn about our agency, who we serve, and the impact of our work. This knowledge will strengthen both your application responses and interview.
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Listen to The Job Pod, our agency podcast, for practical job search and career insights. Episode 1: The Resume shares a hiring manager's perspective on what makes a resume stand out, and Episode 60: Ace the Job Interview - Turning the Interview into a Conversation offers tips for reducing interview anxiety and approaching interviews with confidence.
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Practice with Big Interview, our online platform that provides expert coaching, mock interviews, and tailored practice questions.
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Reach out if you have questions about the role or our agency-we want you to feel informed and confident.
For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2840. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
