Seasonal H-Inspector - Agricultural Outreach Representative

Seasonal H-2A Housing Inspector – Agricultural Outreach Representative

These positions are located at DEED offices in Marshall or Moorhead and require daily travel to rural and remote worksites across Minnesota. The appointments last from approximately May 1 through February 28 each year, with dates subject to change based on business needs.

• Full‑time, seasonal (May – February)
• Work shift:
  
  Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
• Travel required:
  
  up to 100 % of the time
• Salary: $25.67 – $37.26 per hour ($53,598 – $77,798 annually)
• Union:
  Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

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. Responsibilities include conducting pre‑occupancy and follow‑up inspections, preparing detailed inspection reports, communicating required corrective actions to agricultural employers, maintaining accurate inspection records, and supporting audits and monitoring activities. The role works independently in the field and coordinates with state and federal partners.

Telework is eligible for this position.

• One (1) year of experience conducting inspections or compliance reviews in housing, safety, environmental health, agriculture, construction, building codes, or public health, or an associate’s degree in a related field substituted for six (6) months of experience; a bachelor’s degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations, codes, standards, and federal program requirements.
• Experience preparing detailed inspection reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Experience communicating regulatory or technical information clearly to the public, employers, or partner agencies.
• Experience working independently in the field with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, or alternative reliable transportation.

• Experience with the H‑2A program, temporary labor camp standards, or federal housing regulations.
• Experience using electronic reporting or case management systems.
• Experience working with agricultural employers, farm worker communities, or culturally diverse populations.
• Experience in public safety, environmental health, building inspection, or fire/life‑safety evaluations.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and effective collaboration with diverse communities.

A job offer is contingent upon a successful background check, which may include a criminal background check, employment records check, reference check, conflict of interest review, and driver’s license and records check. The Department does not sponsor work visas; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related disabilities), gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.