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Are you passionate about serving others? Do you have the desire to advocate for equality and inclusion? The ND Protection & Advocacy Project is a statewide agency with the federally mandated purpose of protecting and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in North Dakota. We are searching for a change maker to serve the North Dakota Olmstead Commission. The Olmstead Commission's goal is to move North Dakota towards greater integration and inclusion for persons with disabilities with respect to community services and supports, employment, education, health care, housing and transportation. This position provides coordination and support to facilitate the work of the commission. This position is located in our Bismarck office. Occasional travel will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.Major in prelaw, political science, social work, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctorate degree or master's degree.Two years of work experience as a licensed attorney, and licensure to practice law in North Dakota.Professional experience working with people with disabilities.Work experience providing legal representation to individuals in administrative hearings or civil proceedings in state or federal court.Work experience involving research and written analysis of complex statutes, rules, and regulations.Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state law, as well as rulings with substantial relevance to people with disabilities. Examples include the Olmstead v. LC, American with Disabilities Act [ADA], Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA], Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Medicaid, Medicare, Disability-connected employment law, Social Security Disability, and Guardianship. Work experience training and providing recommendations to others on legal rights issues, conducting outreach or public awareness activities, or developing legal materials or resources for groups, such as clients, professionals, or the public.Experience participating on issue-focused committees, task forces, workgroups or other groups seeking systemic changes.Work experience that involved preparing and presenting testimony to legislative and/or regulatory bodies or other involvement in the legislative process - state or federal. Training and experience in Conflict Resolution or Alternative Dispute Resolution.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore 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.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.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Applicants must complete an online application at http://www.nd.gov/omb/jobs and upload a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references. Failure to include all required documents will result in disqualification. We do not accept applications submitted by mail, email, or fax.Application materials must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. The cover letter must include a summary of how the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications. The online application includes questions regarding minimum and preferred qualifications. Responses must be supported by application materials.Contact Veronica Zietz for more information regarding the job or Barb Winking for assistance in the application or interview process, at (701) 328-2950, 1-800-472-2670.

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.

The therapist is responsible for providing Brief Strategic Family Therapy Services for families where a child or children are at-risk of out-of-home placement. With a focus on family preservation, this position will utilize philosophy and skills acquired through Brief Strategic Family Therapy model training and passing competency panel. The position will serve the Fargo Metro area, as well as surrounding areas in Southeast ND.

Duties and Tasks

Therapy: Provides family therapy services in compliance with the Brief Strategic Family Therapy model; Serves as advocate for services for families; makes recommendations related to individual treatment as needed. Documentation and Record Keeping: Completes documentation congruent with the BSFT model; when appropriate, will complete Title IV-E billing in the portal; DJS Time logs; timesheets for payroll. Other duties: Participate in consultation sessions, education, and training opportunities; participate in supervision and other agency related meetings; provide testimony on behalf of agency as needed; and all other duties as assigned. The duties of the position does require travel. No on-call requirements. Ability to work remotely/home office. Flexible 40-hour work schedule. Become a valued member of an engaging and supportive team environment devoted to strengthening clinical skills and mastery of BSFT model.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in mental health, social work, family-marriage area of counseling or related fieldOR Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of clinical experience working with families may qualify. Applicants must demonstrate ability in working with ALL family members and have a basic knowledge and understanding of how family systems operate.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore 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.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.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:Cover LetterResumeTranscriptsApplication materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.Contact Dan Weising, 701-328-3963, dweising@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

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.

The ND Protection & Advocacy Project is a statewide agency with the federally mandated purpose of protecting and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in North Dakota. We are hiring a disability advocate in our Jamestown, ND office.



As a Disability Advocate you must have a passion for ensuring equality and inclusion of people with disabilities. You will provide information, assistance, and advocacy on disability-related, legal rights issues to people with disabilities; you will investigate alleged abuse and neglect; and provide training and outreach to people with disabilities, parents, guardians, service providers, and other professionals on disability rights issues. Occasional travel is required, including some overnight stays.

Duties and Tasks

Protective and Advocacy servicesReceives referrals regarding alleged rights violations of individuals with disabilities. Determines eligibility based on federal program, P&A eligibility criteria, and priorities.Works with the client to fulfill unmet disability-related needs and rights violations. Receives reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE) of individuals with disabilities.Investigates, collects, and reviews information to determine probable cause within timelines; completes required documentation and reports per P&A procedures and protocol.Training and outreachCollaborates with other P&A staff to develop training protocols in areas that include ANE, investigations, disability-related law and processes, advocacy, and other rights areas specific to individuals with disabilities.Collaborates with other P&A staff to develop and present trainings on disability-related topics to people with disabilities, professionals, parents, guardians, and others.Systems advocacyCollaborates with individuals with disabilities and advocacy organizations to develop strategies and advocate for positive systemic changes.Represents P&A on meetings, committees, workgroups, and task forces as requested, to address issues of concern to P&A.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in special education, sociology, or social work and three years of experience working with people with disabilities; ORBachelor's degree in any field, and four years of experience working with people with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience that involved advocating for people with a variety of disabilities including developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities and brain injury, to include co-occurring disabilities.Excellent understanding and knowledge of disability-related service delivery systems in ND.Work experience that required research, analysis, interpretation, and/or application of rules, regulations, statute, or complex policies. Work experience that required investigative type of duties.Work experience making presentations to a group.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore 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.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.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

Applicants must complete an online application at http://www.nd.gov/omb/jobs and upload a cover letter and resume with three professional references. Failure to include all required documents will result in disqualification. We do not accept applications submitted by mail, email, or fax.Application materials must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. The cover letter must include a summary of how the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications. The online application includes questions regarding minimum and preferred qualifications. Responses must be supported by application materials.Contact Denise Harvey for more information regarding the job or Barb Winking for assistance in the application or interview process, at (701) 328-2950, 1-800-472-2670.ND Relay Number 1-800-366-688

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.

Location: Various areas around the state of North Dakota*Salary: $13.50 to $18.75 per hour - based on college credits and experienceClosing Date: February 2, 2025Status: Temporary, Seasonal*Free housing available at all locations. Security deposit required. No pets allowed at any locations. To learn more about North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com Job Duration:Positions are generally 40 hours per week and 3 to 6 months in duration. The exact number of positions available and starting dates will not be known until shortly before the application deadline. Seasonal employees attending a North Dakota college or university may be eligible for a scholarship. Restrictions apply.



Essential Functions:Seasonal employee duties include routing land management duties on Wildlife Management Areas (fencing, signing, establishment of wildlife food plots, controlled burning, noxious weed control, mowing, tree planting and various habitat improvement functions) by use of ATS's, UTV's, tractors and various other equipment.Seasonal employees will work on thousands of acres of WMA's in a multi county district on various habitat types including wetlands, rivers, grasslands and ag land.Computer data entry.Performing equipment maintenance on ATV's/UTV's, farm equipment, mowers, chain saws, etc.Signing PLOTS (Private Lands Open to Sprotsmen) tracts.Other work opportunities may include conducting wildlife surveys, waterfowl and dove banding, assistance with PLOTS program, CWD sampling, fish netting and sampling and electrofishing.Overnight travel required (vehicles provided). Expenses while away from main workstation will be reimbursed per policy (includes motel and meals).Individual must be able to work long and/or irregular hours mostly outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be accepted to, enrolled at or a recent graduate of a college or university. Students should be in good academic standing. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years old on their start date.Basic skills/knowledge required for these positions include the ability to work alone with limited supervision, learn to operate equipment with minimal training, ability to operate OHV's and the ability to represent the department in a professional manner. Individuals must be capable of working long, irregular hours outdoors, under adverse weather conditions.Certification for OHV operation and as a commercial pesticide applicator is required within the first 30 days of employment, Game and Fish will provide training.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for:Applicants majoring in a wildlife, range management, biology or natural resource management program or closely related science field.Farm/Ranch experience and able to operate equipment with minimal trainingTrailer towing experienceND ATV/OHV CertificateND Commercial Pesticide CertificationND Commercial Driver's LicenseS-130/S-190 Fire Training and/or CPR Training

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore 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.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.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

2024 returning employees DO NOT need to complete the application.Please use the following proceduresPlease send a letter of interest indicating that you would like to return for the upcoming season, also indicating where you would prefer to be located.Include a copy of your transcriptsNew ApplicantsMust complete the online applicationMust upload a cover letter and resumeMust upload a copy of transcriptsPositions will be available at Williston, Bismarck, Dickinson, Riverdale, Devils Lake, Jamestown and Lonetree (Harvey) district offices. Applicants will be asked to specify their preferred locations as well as other locations applicants are willing to work in. Please indicate these locations in the application process to be considered for employment in these districts.Current state employees with access to PeopleSoft can access the job posting through the PeopleSoft portal.External applicants can access the job posting by going to the ND State Jobs Openings. Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM on the posted closing date.For information about the position or for persons needing accommodations or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Mattea Bierman at 701/516-3143.For returning employees, letters of interest and transcripts can be emailed to Mattea Bierman at mbierman@nd.govFor troubles or question about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at 701/328-6318 or e-mail recruiter@nd.govThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that my interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or with an employee's ability to perform essential duties of the job. It is the applicant's responsibility to make know any needs for accommodation.

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.

Location: Various areas around the state of North Dakota*Salary: $13.50 to $18.75 per hour - based on college credits and experienceClosing Date: February 2, 2025Status: Temporary, Seasonal*Free housing available at all locations. Security deposit required. No pets allowed at any locations. To learn more about North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com Job Duration:Positions are generally 40 hours per week for 3 months (mid-May thru August) but may be up to 11 months depending on need. Seasonal employees attending a North Dakota college or university may be eligible for a scholarship. Restrictions apply.



Fisheries Seasonal Technician Opportunities exist in the following areas:Fisheries Management - essential functions:Assist fisheries personnel with reproduction and population test netting, trap and transport of different fish species, limnological sampling and spawning activities. Work may involve creel surveys and data compilation loading unloading boats, nets and other equipmentAssist with habitat enhancementFisheries equipment and gear maintenance (including net repair)General maintenance of building and other equipment at District OfficesAquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) - essential functions:Conduct watercraft inspections to prevent ANS introductionEducate water users about ANS and the laws and best practices to prevent their spreadAssist fisheries professionals with ANS early detection surveysFisheries Development (boat ramps, docks, piers) - essential functions:Construction of related facilities include- boat ramps, parking areas, turnaround areas, roads and placement of required materialsOperation of a wide variety of heavy equipment which includes - compact track loaders, backhoes, pay loaders, etc. to accomplish program activitiesSigning at waterbodies throughout the stateMaintenance of deteriorated ramps, signs, courtesy docks, fishing piers, etc.Operation of power tools and small engine toolsMaintenance of heavy equipment and small engines*Fisheries development seasonals will work out of Bismarck and cover the state in construction and renovation of new/old facilities. A typical work week for development crew would consist of working Monday-Wednesday collecting 40 hours and 4-day weekends. Overnight travel may be required (vehicles provided). Expenses while away from main work-station will be reimbursed per policy (includes hotel and meals)

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds over their head and possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years old on their start date. Basic skills/knowledge required for these positions are the ability to work alone with limited supervision, learn to operate equipment with minimal training and the ability to represent the department in a professional manner. Individuals must be capable of working long, irregular hours outdoors, under adverse weather conditions and occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given for:Applicants enrolled at, or a recent graduate of a college or university majoring in an aquatic biology related field. Students should be in good academic standing with knowledge of basic fish management principles and practices and basic computer skills.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore 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.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.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

Application Procedures

2024 returning employees DO NOT need to complete the application. Please use the following procedures Please send a letter of interest indicating that you would like to return for the upcoming season, also indicating where you would prefer to be located. Include a copy of your transcripts New Applicants Must complete the online application Must upload a cover letter and resume Must upload a copy of transcripts Positions will be available at Williston, Bismarck, Dickinson, Riverdale, Devils Lake and Jamestown district offices and Valley City. Applicants will be asked to specify their preferred locations as well as other locations applicants are willing to work in. Please indicate these locations in the application process to be considered for employment in these districts. Current state employees with access to PeopleSoft can access the job posting through the PeopleSoft portal. External applicants can access the job posting by going to the ND State Jobs Openings. Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM on the posted closing date. For information about the position or for persons needing accommodations or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Mattea Bierman at 701/516-3143. For returning employees, letters of interest and transcripts can be emailed to Mattea Bierman at mbierman@nd.gov For troubles or question about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at 701/328-6318 or e-mail recruiter@nd.gov The North Dakota Game and Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that my interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or with an employee's ability to perform essential duties of the job. It is the applicant's responsibility to make know any needs for accommodation.

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.