Housing Inspector Employment Advisor

Job Service North Dakota; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Service North Dakota seeks a versatile professional to perform H2A housing inspections and Employment Advisor duties across a six-county region, traveling regularly to inspect housing for seasonal agricultural workers and to assist job seekers with resumes, job search strategies, and accessing workforce resources.

This role blends field work and office responsibilities, emphasizes compliance with federal safety standards, outreach to migrant workers and employers, and requires strong

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• H2A Housing Inspections – conduct inspections of housing for temporary agricultural workers to ensure compliance with federal standards, travel frequently during season.
• Employment Advisor – provide individualized employment services, resume help, interview prep, job search strategies, and referrals to workforce programs.

Skills

Customer service

Employment services

Case management

Workforce development

Inspections

Compliance

Agriculture knowledge

Education

Relevant field degree

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Education in a relevant field can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis
• A valid, unexpired driver’s license
• 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

Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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.

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.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at [e-mail] or [phone]. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 [phone]. Job Service North Dakota does not provide sponsorships.