Temporary LREC IPM Field Scout - (2956527)

Position Information

This is a temporary non-benefited position working 32 hours per week starting in May 2025. Start date is flexible with the position ending mid-to-end of August 2025.

Description & Details :

This individual will scout field crops for insect pests and disease in the surrounding counties, read plat books, perform data entry, and other duties as assigned.

A valid driver's license is required and the individual must be at least 18 years old to operate a state fleet vehicle.

Individual must be able to work independently and be self-motivated. Must be able to follow directions and have good communication skills.

Individual must be willing to learn and able to multi-task.

Individual must also be able to physically perform the job duties in variable conditions.

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4 : 30pm working 40 hours / week at the Langdon Research Extension Center in Langdon, ND.

Advertised Pay :

Wage : $18 / hour depending on experience.

Applications must include : contact information, previous work experience, highest level of education completed, and a resume and cover letter are encouraged.

To Apply - Applications must include the following materials :

Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency / department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

About Us :

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

Employment Eligibility :

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system : What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO / AA Statement :

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression / identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement :

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice :

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

Salary : $18