Seasonal H-Inspector - Agricultural Outreach Representative

Position: Seasonal H-2A Housing Inspector - Agricultural Outreach Representative
Location: Pipestone

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* Working Title:

Seasonal H-2A Housing Inspector*
* ** Job Class:
Agricultural Outreach Representative*
* ** Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development*
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** Job ** : 94503

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** Location** :
Marshall;
Moorhead

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Seasonal

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/06/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/22/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Workforce Development

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 100% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

These positions will be located out of the DEED offices in Marshall or Moorhead and require daily travel to rural and remote worksites across Minnesota. These positions are seasonal appointments from approximately May 1 through February 28 each year, though exact season dates may shift depending on business needs.

The Seasonal H-2A Housing Inspector ensures employer-provided housing for H-2A agricultural workers meets all applicable federal and state health, safety, and occupancy standards. This position supports DEED's Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) program by conducting pre-occupancy and follow-up inspections, documenting compliance with federal regulations, Minnesota housing and health codes, and United States Department of Labor (USDOL) inspection protocols.

The inspector evaluates housing conditions, identifies deficiencies, prepares detailed inspection reports, and communicates required corrective actions to agricultural employers in a professional, regulatory, and culturally sensitive manner. This role works independently in the field, coordinates with state and federal partners, maintains accurate inspection records, and supports audits and monitoring activities.

This position is telework ()  eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may result in multiple hires, with one position designated for each location included.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.*
* One (1) year
* experience conducting inspections or compliance reviews in housing, safety, environmental health, agriculture, construction, building codes, public health, or other closely related field as determined by the agency.

* Associate's degree in construction management, building inspection, building technology, environmental health, public health ce or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Experience interpreting and applying regulations, codes, or standards, such as safety regulations, housing/health codes, or…