Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED: High School Diploma and Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. One or more years of previous experience in surveying with a Total Station, Data Collectors and accompanying software. Working knowledge of computers. Ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment. Effective public relations skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.


DESIRED/PREFERRED: Knowledge in the use of Land Development (AutoCAD), G.I.S. and related software; Testing and Mix Design of Bituminous Pavement and Concrete; Right of Way Acquisition.


JOB DUTIES: Assist in project preparation and design activities on in-house road, bridge, and drainage project designs. Activities include but are not limited to: collect survey data from topography such as location of physical objects, direct elevations, cross sections, etc.; staking of grades and control, and verifying staking and layout with construction plans; manual and computer aided drafting of construction plans and survey plats; estimating project quantities and costs; document research, deed preparation, and interaction with private land owners for right of way acquisition. Construction inspection, quality assurance, and project safety as related to compliance with contract administrative requirements. Activities include but are not limited to: Receiving and verifying material quantities as construction materials are delivered and installed on the construction site; assures work and materials comply with specifications and applicable standards; sampling and material testing for bituminous and concrete; field measurements and documentation of quantities as required by the contract; office administrative activities including check of quantities and documentation, reports for progress and payment, and check of payrolls, etc. Work independently and with staff to coordinate general office activities and the day to day operation of the department. Activities include but are not limited to: Manual and digital preparation of County highway maps; preparation and updating of infrastructure databases; work with geographic information systems (GIS); highway and bridge inspection; assist in preparation of technical reports and bid documents; research and respond to routine inquiries from the general public.


Cass County is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.


Qualifications
Education
Required

Associates or better in Civil Engineering.

High School or better.

Experience
Required

1 year: One or more years of previous experience in surveying with a Total Station, Data Collectors and accompanying software.

Job Description

APPLY ONLINE AT www.governmentjobs.com/careers/williams

The Senior Planner performs professional-level administrative and technical work in the development and enforcement of Williams County planning and zoning, ordinances, and resolutions.
Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Oversees the acceptance of planning and zoning applications and provides the required notifications to surrounding property owners
• Facilitates the application review process to ensure the necessary departments provide input before presentation to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Reviews documents and plats for recording; coordinates with Building Official for site plan reviews
• Provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and other affected or involved individuals regarding planning and zoning regulations and policies
• Maintains cohesive project files and documentation
• Conducts site inspections, plan reviews, and interviews related to applications or complaints
• Attends Williams County Planning and Zoning meetings; may document and generate meeting minutes
• Conducts research and compiles information for use in Planning and Zoning reports and presentations
• Provides customer service to the general public
• Assists with the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans, planning studies, land development ordinances, and department programs
• Provides interpretation and application recommendations of regulations and policies developed or maintained by the department
• Represents the department at meetings of government oversight boards, such as County Planning and Zoning, Williams County Board of Commissioners, and City Commission; provides staff recommendations based on zoning ordinances
• Conducts pre-development meetings with developers, architects, and landowners
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in community planning, architecture, public administration, or similar AND two (2) or more years of professional municipal/county planning experience focused on land use management and/or land use regulation
OR
• Master’s degree in community planning, architecture, public administration, or similar AND one (1) or more years of professional municipal/county planning experience focused on land use management and/or land use regulation

• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Prefer planning and zoning experience in a fast-growing, rural area
• Prefer AICP certification through APA
• Prefer CFM certification through ASFPM

• Required to attend meetings outside of regular work hours
• May be required to conduct site visits in inclement weather

Supplemental Information
Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary for this position ranges from $$30.75-$34.50/hour depending on education and experience. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees, paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System (employees are fully vested after 36 months), and 12 paid holidays each year. Rental housing may be available through Williams County.

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: https://www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/
To obtain more information about living in Williston, visit https://livability.com/nd/williston/

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference review.


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of drug and alcohol screening, background check, and reference review.

Job Description

Plan, direct and oversee the County’s geographic information system (GIS) to include the design, development, operation, ongoing expansion, and maintenance of all geospatial datasets to include databases, layers, literature, maps, photos, and reports. Plan and implement GIS integration with other County applications, websites, and databases; develop and tailor GIS applications to meet the needs of various County departments.

Provide IT helpdesk support to end users via telephone, in-person and online; resolve and manage isolated incidents and user-specific questions and problems. Assist in set up, installation, and maintenance of infrastructure including peripherals, workstations, servers, storage, multi-function products and various other equipment. Assist with the creation and set up of accounts for new hires as well as maintenance of current employee profiles across various applications both in-house and cloud connected. Assist in maintaining and operating network and server monitoring for capacity planning and preventative maintenance; monitor system performance; conduct routine checks on resources; monitor system log files and scheduled tasks.

Job Description

Barnes County Corrections Facility is now accepting applications for a full-time Correctional Officer. Corrections has positions open for 1 Male and 1 Female. Must be able to work various shifts. Must also pass a background check and drug screen. Starting hourly wage $20.00 plus $1.00 shift differential for night shifts.

Job Description

Barnes County is accepting applications for an Equipment Operator II. Starting pay will be $21.26 per hour.

Job Description

Looking for a dependable candidate to fill the full time equipment Operator II (EOII) position in Lisbon, ND. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and will be required to obtain their CDL within the first year of employment. The County will provide training and assistance to candidate in the CDL licensing process.. Among other duties. The successful candidate must reside within 30 minutes travel time to the Lisbon County Shop. Amazing Benefits.

Job Description

ANNUAL SALARY: $47,423 - $54,653, Dependent On Experience


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operating tandem trucks, snow plows, motor graders, dozers, and maintenance of heavy equipment.
Class B driver’s license, with the ability to obtain Class A within one year of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to accurately and clearly complete required paperwork.


DESIRED/PREFERRED

Familiar in area of diesel mechanics, hydraulic and electrical components of engines, welding and fabrication.



JOB DUTIES

Operate a variety of construction equipment, including backhoes, dozers, loaders, motor graders, tandem axle trucks, snowplows, and other equipment used in maintaining and constructing rural roads.

Perform a variety of manual labor activities in repairing roads and bridges.

This job requires prolonged standing, lifting up to 70 pounds, and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.



*This position is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment testing.



Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer


Qualifications
Experience
Required

3 years: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operating tandem trucks, snow plows, motor graders, dozers, and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under supervision of the Burleigh County Sheriff, is responsible for inmates within the Detention Center, the protection of life and property, and to perform routine tasks in accordance with North Dakota law, rules and regulations established by the Attorney General of North Dakota and Burleigh Morton County Detention Center policies.

SHIFT SCHEDULE:
This position is a shift work position. Officers work only fourteen days per month on average. Every other weekend off, twelve-hour shifts with one-month rotations alternating between night shift and day shifts. Officers work a long week then a short week with this repeating. Long weeks are working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Short weeks are just Wednesday and Thursday. Lastly, one shift each two weeks is a short shift at 8 hours long.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Requires a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
2. Requires applicant to have a valid driver’s license.
3. Must be willing to work shift work consisting of days, nights, holidays, and weekends.
4. Must successfully complete standard background and a criminal record check along with physical and psychological exams. Costs associated with these exams will be paid for by the county.
5. Applicant must have the abilities to perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation which may include but not limited to: lifting, extended walking, carrying and dragging objects, climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles and using body force to gain entry.
6. Skills to communicate, verbally and written, with some knowledge of appropriate legal terminology for the purpose of legal and non-legal documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the protection, life and property of inmates within the Detention Center.
• Process and release inmates, determine the appropriate classification of inmates; assess and respond to the needs of special populations. Conduct visual and audio surveillance of Detention Center.
• Gather information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses and/or suspects. Prepare investigative reports and determine probable cause to recommend disciplinary action.
• Perform searches of people; this may include inspecting unclothed inmates, which may include exposure to bodily fluids and wastes. Perform searches of inmate correspondence items, and objects capable of concealment. Detect and collect evidence.
• Pursue fleeing inmates, perform rescue operations, and effectively restrain an inmate with restraints, forcibly if necessary.
• Transport and escort prisoners, detainees and committed mental patients, using appropriate restraints.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include but not limited to, preparing and serving food, inspection of doors and windows to ensure security, and working rotating shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The employing agency does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under supervision of the State’s Attorney, is responsible for duties associated with various legal functions of the agency such as conducting lawsuits, gathering evidence, enforcing laws, and maintaining narrative files. Openings include positions for a criminal prosecutor, juvenile delinquency / deprivation attorney, and county government / civil attorney.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for gathering evidence, conducting criminal and civil lawsuits including trials and appeals, and presenting information in court to prosecute or defend actions.
2. Advise law enforcement officers, prepare and present warrants, hold probable cause hearings, and review police reports for prosecution.
3. Advise elected and appointed officials and county employees as to their legal duties.
4. Draft legal documents, prepare legal opinions, pleadings, motions, briefs and orders, and conduct legal research.
5. Establish and maintain working relationships with judiciary, other attorneys, county officials, and law enforcement.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of North Dakota.
• Must have two or more years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law.
• Requires a valid driver’s license; applicant will be subject to a standard post offer background and criminal records check.
• Must efficiently operate a computer with knowledge of word processing, Westlaw, and/or similar legal research software.

IF NO CANDIDATES MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS THE POSITION MAY BE UNDER FILLED WITH AN ASSISTANT STATE'S ATTORNEY I

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Same as listed above except: No years of experience required
• Juris Doctorate form an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of North Dakota.
• Those sitting for the February 2024 BAR Exam.

Job Description

BURLEIGH COUNTY BENEFITS: Burleigh County offers a fully paid NDPERS pension plan, 95% premium paid Health Insurance coverage through BCBS of ND. We also offer $25,000 life insurance coverage and additional insurance coverage options.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Under supervision of the County Road Superintendent and County Engineer, is responsible for performing general labor-type duties, hand and power tool operation, and intermediate level truck and equipment operation on various road and bridge projects.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Highschool diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Must have the ability to read and write.
• REQUIRES a valid North Dakota Class A driver’s license non-air restricted and with a tanker endorsement.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of various types of heavy equipment, truck driving and maintenance duties of highway and road projects are preferred.
• Candidates must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check along with an alcohol and controlled substance test and physical exam. Costs associated with these exams will be paid for by the County.
• Must live within an approximate 45-minutes response time to the Bismarck or Wilton shop.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates with other maintenance personnel to perform general labor duties using hand tools including but not limited to: shovels, rakes, posts hole diggers, brooms, scrapers, etc. for use in shop and grounds maintenance, asphalt patching, preparing culvert beds, snow removal, etc.
2. Places traffic control signs and devices, assists traffic through work zones as required.
3. Operates jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, hydraulic drivers and similar equipment.
4. Operates semis and dump trucks hauling maintenance material and drive trucks in plowing snow and spreading traction material.
5. Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment to a varying degree of difficulty, including but not limited to the following: motor graders, front end loaders, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, mowers, trucks of all types, asphalt related equipment and other equipment associated with road and bridge maintenance.
6. Performs related work as required including minimal routine repair and maintenance of vehicles, buildings, and grounds as required.
7. Occasionally serves as a temporary crew leader on small projects as assigned by supervisor.
8. Generates detailed daily timecards, material and work reports.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Job Description

Senior Assistant County Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under supervision of the County Engineer, is responsible for engineering and maintenance operations. Will perform complex civil engineering work, project inspection, record keeping and document preparation, planning road improvements, determining priorities of projects, supervise county projects, and assist with budget planning and administration. Directs and coordinates design, construction and maintenance projects. A registered professional engineering license is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates and assists with managing the highway department construction and maintenance operations which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; and coordinating activities between multiple departments or functions.
• Responsible for performing complex professional civil engineering work. Responsibilities may include design, cost estimation, investigation and development of roadway construction or maintenance projects, prepare hydraulic reports, directing location surveys, analyzing project information, permitting, wetlands mitigation, and assessing materials.
• Responsible for precise project inspection to determine compliance and acceptability of technical road construction work performed by others. Supervises and provides technical guidance to staff.
• Responsible for performing and supervising record keeping and document preparation necessary for federally aided road construction and flood restoration type work.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns and evaluates the work of engineering staff.
• Manages the allocation of material and manpower resources to various projects, setting priorities to deal with emergencies and unanticipated needs, and coordination maintenance and repair activities with other public and private agencies.
• Oversees maintenance and construction of roads in unorganized townships and contracting and/or negotiating with organized township for County services.
• Conducts right-of-way negotiations, title search work, survey work, and develops site plans.
• Attends to public relations duties such as handling complaints and requests from elected officials and citizens.
• Assists with the oversite of the County Park system within Ward County.
• Assists with Floodplain Administration and permitting, reviewing Development Forms and Storm Water Management Plans.
• Assist the Highway Engineer in all necessary functions of that position as needed.
• Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating and maintaining a professional manner with supervisors, employees and the general public.
• Working knowledge of County personnel policies and procedures and other performance guidelines.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWEDLEGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering supplemented by six years of highway engineering or related experience and extensive additional formal training or experience. Two years of experience in highway design, construction inspection or maintenance operations after obtaining their professional engineers license.
• Possess a ND Professional Engineer or the ability to become certified within North Dakota
• Considerable knowledge of highway engineering, construction, design, principles, practices, hydraulic analysis and design, and equipment as related to highway construction.
• Ability to prepare, interpret and utilize civil engineering plans, maps, specifications and reports.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of a staff of professional, technical, clerical, and trade employees.
• Thorough knowledge of the preventive maintenance requirements, safe operating requirements and skilled operating requirements of the equipment involved.
• Considerable knowledge of the combinations of operators and equipment best suited to key maintenance and constructions activities, and the ability to adjust the combinations in response to variations in haul distances, traffic conditions and related influences.
• Ability to estimate the quantities of materials required with acceptable accuracy, allowing for shrinkage attributable to asphalt and Portland cement concrete placement.
• Ability to measure work completed, calculates materials used, and records employee, equipment and hours used.
• Knowledge or experience with floodplain management and permitting including the ability to become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) within 3 years.
• Requires knowledge of the principles and use of Windows based PCs and office, engineering, and GIS software (such as: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HY8 and ArcGIS).
• ND driver’s license and insurable driving record.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: These support the essential functions of the position.
• Position is generally in an office environment but roughly works out side 30% of the time and requires periodic inspection at outdoor project locations.
• Must be able to lift and move moderately heavy items (up to 75 lbs), bend stretch, reach, climb into and out of trucks and vehicles, walk or climb up and down hills and steep slopes in sometimes rugged terrain, and in inclement weather.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is generally in an office environment. Limited time is spent outside in extreme weather conditions. This position is exposed to cold, heat, wind, dust, and precipitation of all forms. Working conditions in the field include uneven, rough, steep slopes in sometimes-rugged terrain and in inclement weather.
This position is expected to work extra hours to meet deadlines and during the construction season. At times the hours may extend to as many as 16 per day, particularly during the construction season.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Is responsible in an assigned district for general police work; prevention and detection of crime; the protection of life and property; and routine tasks in accordance with rules and regulations, under supervision of the Sheriff and immediate supervision of a superior deputy.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires an associate’s degree (or 60 semester hours of college credit) with a GPA of 2.0 or better from an accredited college or university validated by transcripts;
• OR three (3) years of full time continuous active duty military experience;
• OR three (3) years of experience as a law enforcement officer;
• OR three (3) years of experience as a detention officer with Burleigh Morton County Detention Center;
• OR four (4) years of service with state National Guard.

Must possess valid driver’s license.

Successful completion of the pre-interview and interview process, reference checks, required to pass a physical and psychological exam, drug screen, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform Deputy Sheriff duties and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Affects an arrest, pursue fleeing suspects, and effectively restrain a suspect with restraints, forcibly if necessary.
2. Operate a law enforcement vehicle in a variety of weather-related conditions and during emergencies. Perform rescue operations at accidents, emergencies and disasters.
3. Load, unload and fire agency firearms under conditions of stress and justifiable circumstances.
4. Gather information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses and/or suspects. Determine reasonable suspicions to detail and determine probable cause to search and arrest when necessary.
5. Prepare investigative reports and communicate effectively with other law enforcement officials, court officials and members of the public.
6. Perform searches of people. This may include inspecting unclothed suspects and/or inmates, which may include exposure to body fluids and wastes. Perform searches of vehicles, mail items, and objects capable of concealment, detect and collect evidence.
7. Transport and escort prisoners, detainees and committed mental patients, using appropriate restraints.
8. Performs other duties as required.
9. Applicant must have the abilities to perform the essential functions, with or without accommodation which may include but not limited to: lifting, extended walking, carrying and dragging objects, climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles and using body force to gain entry.

This position requires a criminal background check. If an applicant is chosen to interview for this position a pre-interview phone screening will be conducted. Prior criminal history may be considered in the selection process for this position based on the nature, time and seriousness of the conviction and its relevance to the position. (N.D.C.C.§12.1-33)

A complete job description is available from the Burleigh County Human Resources Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under supervision of the department supervisor, perform duties related to legal secretary responsibilities, general clerical work and receptionist duties to include answering telephones, typing correspondence, greeting and directing the public, and work closely with Law Enforcement and other county agencies.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Requires a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), one year of office support, clerical, or secretarial work experience. College coursework in an administrative support program with an emphasis in the legal field may substitute for the work experience requirement if it provides the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the position.
2. Preference will be given to applicants with legal office setting experience.
3. Knowledge and skills in the use of computers for data entry, reports and correspondence. Experience with Word preferred.
4. Requires a high degree of written and/or verbal communication skills dealing with employees, clients, or the general public, with the ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under limited supervision.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
• Perform receptionist duties of answering phones, taking and delivering messages, process incoming and outgoing mail, and assist members of the public.
• Processing and monitoring restitution payments.
• Perform legal secretary work assisting members of the legal staff.
• Accept documents from the public, including restitution payments, witness reimbursement forms, NSF/No account checks from businesses, etc. and refer to appropriate personnel.
• Provide clerical assistance to staff to include typing, filing, word processing and documentation of dispositions, fingerprint checks, and other information.
• Record and process initial charge for fingerprint forms.
• File legal documents and correspondence and record dispositions of criminal judgments.
• Process reports and citations, gather supporting documents, record dispositions and assist legal staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Job Description

The Barnes County Auditor’s Office is accepting applications for a Deputy Auditor, full-time. Applications & complete job description available through ND Job Service (www.jobsnd.com). Position is open until filled.