Field Inspector

About the role

The ND Department of Trust Lands has an opening for a Part-Time Temporary Field Inspector, working around 600 hours per year, mostly between April and October, on state trust lands, throughout North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of outdoor land inspection duties on school trust land property.
• Inspect rights of way grass seedings, rights of way reclamation, oil well sites, noxious weed control, rangeland, cropland, hay land, gravel, scoria mines, and other inspections as needed.
• Navigate uneven terrain with loose soil and varied slopes by walking and using a vehicle, or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV/UTV).
• Use technology such as a hand-held GPS, tablet, smartphone, etc.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience with plant identification, soil, farming, ranching and natural resources.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement.
• An understanding of land descriptions.
• The ability to use a tablet, smart phone, and handheld GPS.
• A valid North Dakota driver's license, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Enjoy the outdoors.
• Be flexible.
• Have a good understanding of land descriptions and how to use them.
• Be proficient in using technology, such as a tablet, smartphone, camera, and handheld GPS.
• Have good verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate with the public.
• Enjoy driving a vehicle.
• Be comfortable driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV/UTV).
• Be able to inspect land not accessible by a vehicle.

Skills

• Plant identification.
• Solid knowledge of soil, farming, ranching, and natural resources.
• Proficiency in using technology such as tablets, smartphones, cameras, and handheld GPS.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain.
• Experience with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs/UTVs).

Benefits

Salary/Benefits: $21.00 per hour, non-benefited position.

Pay

$21.00 per hour, non-benefited position.

Schedule

This position will work remotely from home, and on the state trust land throughout ND.

Total Rewards

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Application Procedures

• Applicants must fully complete an online application via the State of ND Careers site which must be successfully submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
• The following must be attached to the application when submitted:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of 3 or more professional references with contact information

Contact Information

• To learn more about the position, contact Cory Barth at cjbarth@nd.gov or 701-328-1945.
• For assistance in the application or interview process, contact Lynn Burgard at lyburgard@nd.gov or 701-328-4737.