Burke County Weed Board
Seasonal Weed Sprayer
The Burke County Weed Board is accepting applications for a Seasonal Weed Sprayer to assist with county weed control efforts throughout the growing season. This position may be full-time or part-time with flexible hours depending on operational needs and applicant availability.
Position Summary
The Seasonal Weed Sprayer assists the Burke County Weed Board with identifying and controlling noxious weeds throughout the county using herbicide application equipment. Work includes roadside spraying, field inspections, equipment operation/maintenance, and general weed control activities.
Essential Duties
Operate weed spraying equipment and vehicles safely
Apply herbicides in accordance with label directions and state regulations
Identify common North Dakota noxious weeds
Perform roadside and field inspections for weed infestations
Maintain accurate records of spraying locations and herbicide usage
Assist with maintenance and cleaning of spraying equipment
Communicate with landowners and supervisors when necessary
Follow all county safety policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions
Ability to safely operate pickup trucks, trailers, and spraying equipment
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Must be dependable and able to work independently
Must have or be able to obtain North Dakota Commercial Applicator License, the county will assist with certification
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of North Dakota noxious weeds
Experience operating agricultural or spraying equipment
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, and bending
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Ability to work on uneven terrain and rural roadsides
Employment Period
Seasonal position typically running late spring through fall, depending on weather and weed conditions.
Compensation
Hourly wage $23.00
Applications can be obtained from the Burke County Auditor’s Office or the Burke County website.
Submit completed applications to:
Burke County Auditor
PO BOX 310
Bowbells, ND 58721
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Veterans preference will be applied in accordance with North Dakota law.
Burke County Emergency Management Coordinator
Position Summary
The Emergency Management Coordinator plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers Burke County's emergency management program. The position leads countywide preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts; maintains required emergency plans; coordinates with local, state, federal, tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners; supports the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and provides timely public information during emergencies and disasters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, review, and update the county emergency operations plan, hazard mitigation plan, continuity plans, annexes, procedures, resource lists, and related documents.
Coordinate preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities among county departments, cities, townships, fire districts, ambulance services, law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, utilities, volunteer organizations, and other partners.
Activate, organize, and support the county EOC when directed or conditions require; maintain EOC readiness, documentation, communications, and situational awareness.
Apply the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System during incidents; support incident commanders and coordinate county resources without replacing field command authority.
Serve as a liaison with the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, FEMA, neighboring jurisdictions, and other agencies before, during, and after emergencies.
Develop and conduct training, drills, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and after-action reviews for elected officials, employees, responders, volunteers, and partner agencies.
Maintain warning and notification capabilities and coordinate public alerts, emergency messages, media information, and other public communications with authorized officials.
Monitor weather, hazardous conditions, infrastructure disruptions, and emerging threats; promptly notify appropriate officials and response organizations.
Maintain emergency contact lists, mutual-aid information, facilities data, equipment inventories, and other operational records.
Coordinate damage assessment, disaster declarations, resource requests, recovery documentation, and state or federal assistance processes.
Identify mitigation projects and funding opportunities; assist with grant applications, grant administration, compliance, reimbursement documentation, and required reporting.
Prepare and manage the emergency management budget, purchasing requests, agreements, reports, and program records in accordance with county policy and applicable requirements.
Provide preparedness education and outreach to residents, businesses, schools, community groups, and partner agencies.
Attend County Commission meetings and other meetings as requested; provide reports, recommendations, and briefings to elected officials and stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality of protected, sensitive, or security-related information and follow applicable records-retention and open-records requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, public safety, homeland security, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
Experience in emergency management, public safety, incident coordination, government administration, or a closely related field.
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout Burke County and to training or incident locations as required.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks and maintain any credentials or access required for the position.
Ability to obtain required FEMA Independent Study and other emergency management training within timeframes established by the County or the State of North Dakota.
Preferred Qualifications
FEMA/NIMS training, including ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, and IS-800.
Experience working in an EOC or within an Incident Command System organization.
Knowledge of North Dakota emergency management laws, programs, reporting systems, and disaster assistance processes.
Experience with emergency notification systems, grants, public information, damage assessment, GIS, radio communications, or WebEOC or comparable incident-management software.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of emergency planning, hazard mitigation, disaster response and recovery, continuity planning, and incident management principles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief officials, prepare clear reports, and communicate calmly during high-stress situations.
Ability to organize complex projects, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
Ability to build cooperative working relationships across jurisdictions and disciplines and to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy.
Proficiency with common office software, email, online reporting systems, virtual meeting tools, and communications equipment; ability to learn specialized systems.
Ability to interpret laws, regulations, plans, policies, maps, weather information, and technical guidance and translate them into practical local action.
Supervision and Decision-Making
The coordinator works under the policy direction of the Burke County Commission or its designee and exercises independent judgment within approved plans, policies, budgets, and applicable law. The position may coordinate employees, responders, volunteers, contractors, and agency representatives during exercises or incidents but does not necessarily have regular supervisory responsibility unless assigned by the County.
Working Conditions and Availability
Work is performed in office, field, EOC, vehicle, and incident-site environments and may involve severe weather, damaged infrastructure, noise, dust, smoke, uneven terrain, or other emergency conditions.
The position requires occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and extended-hour work, as well as on-call availability and rapid response during emergencies.
Travel within the county and occasional overnight travel for training, meetings, exercises, or incident support may be required.
The employee must follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment appropriate to the assignment.
Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, radio, and electronic means; use a computer and standard office equipment; sit or stand for extended periods; move about offices and field locations; drive a motor vehicle; and occasionally lift or carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Training and Continuing Education
The employee must complete training required by Burke County, the State of North Dakota, FEMA, or applicable grant and program requirements and must maintain current knowledge of emergency management practices, technology, and regulatory changes.
Applications can be obtained from the Burke County Auditor’s Office or the Burke County website.
Submit completed applications to:
Burke County Auditor
PO BOX 310
Bowbells, ND 58721
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Veterans preference will be applied in accordance with North Dakota law.
BURKE COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Applications for a Full-Time Truck Driver/Maintenance with the Burke County Road Department will be accepted at the County Auditor’s Office, PO Box 310, Bowbells ND 58721 until 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026.
CDL preferred but not necessary if applicant is willing to obtain one. Mechanical abilities are a plus.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Equipment Operators operate a variety of equipment and vehicles and use a variety of tools and equipment in support of the maintenance and construction of County highways and the maintenance of County bridges, equipment, vehicles and County Highway Department buildings.
Work includes but not limited to: grounds and building maintenance, asphalt patching, road construction and maintenance, bridge and culvert maintenance and installation, snow removal, sanding, fencing, erosion control installation, mowing, tree cutting, signing, traffic control, and etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hauling equipment and materials using both bumper pull trailers and “low boy” tractor/trailer, hauling gravel, rip rap, and other materials using end dumps, belly dumps, and side dumps
Operate motorgraders, dozers, excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders and other construction equipment for road construction and maintenance as directed.
Patch and seal broken and cracked pavement on County roads.
Remove snow from County roads and sand road surfaces using County snowplow truck, sander trucks, truck and tractor driven snow blowers and other equipment and vehicles as directed.
Perform routine servicing and maintenance on County equipment and vehicles.
Cut and remove brush and trees along with other debris from County Right-of-Way.
Operate power tools, jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, hydraulic drivers, welders, cutting torch and similar equipment
Mows road slopes and ditches with tractors and rotary mowers, trim around bridge ends, guardrail, signs with mowers and trimers
Repair and maintain bridges.
Work as traffic control person on road construction/maintenance projects.
Pick rocks and debris along County roads
Install erosion control products, including rip-rap, erosion control mats, blankets, onto slopes, embankments and drainage ways.
Occasionally operate heavy equipment on a limited basis as directed by supervisor.
Perform a variety of laborer tasks using hand tools, vehicles or equipment as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN OPERATOR IS A MOTORGRADER OPERATOR
Patrol and “blade” gravel roads to a smooth, reshaped and level surface; remove rocks and distribute gravel evenly.
Plow and/or remove snow and ice from roads and keep them open for vehicle traffic.
Perform service and maintenance on the motorgrader assigned to them, such as changing oil and filters, lubrication, inspecting and changing belts and tires, making adjustments, repairing minor malfunctions and replace cutting edges.
“Pull” gravel road shoulders and shape road slopes as needed or directed.
Manage road maintenance schedule under supervision of Road Superintendent.
Work at or around the County shops performing building, grounds and equipment maintenance as needed or directed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/ EXERCISED
Equipment Operators are supervised by the Road Superintendent. They are not assigned to supervise other positions. The Equipment Operator will serve as a essentially worker who has some responsibility but little authority and will assist the foreman or superintendent by overseeing a work site or provide training to a worker.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
High school graduation or GED, 2 years of full-time construction operating and maintenance experience preferred and the minimum of a valid ND Class A driver’s license (CDL) with applicable endorsements.
Thorough knowledge of driving and servicing tractor/trailer trucks, motorgraders, dozers, excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders, and various other types of construction equipment and vehicles.
Skilled in operating a tractor/trailer, motorgraders, dozers, excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders, other various types of construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles, and in working and communicating effectively with others.
Ability to learn new methods, procedures and skills and apply them to the functions of the position; to perform a variety of tasks and functions involving very good eye/hand coordination; and to effectively use hand tools in performing job functions.
The ability to use good judgment in working with the public and being alert to the safety of highway users and other employees. Possess an understanding of safety rules and regulations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: These support the essential function of the position
Work requires the employee to sit or walk for extended periods of time.
Normal work schedule for this position is weekdays during daylight hours; however, special occasions or conditions such as snow may require additional hours to be worked at any time and any day.
To perform the functions of the position, the employee is required to bend, stretch, lift heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.), reach, stoop, kneel and climb ladders on and off of the equipment. The work requires moderate physical flexibility and considerable exertion and strength. The work may occasionally leave the employee short of breath.
Must be able to record information on time sheets, maintenance records.
Must have vision capable of seeing medium and long distances as well as good peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be exposed to fumes and contact with petroleum products, paint, hot tar, chemicals and motor exhaust as well as dust, grass, pollen and insects.
Employee is required to wear protective clothing and equipment such as ear plugs, protective boots, a hard hat and safety goggles for functions that require it.
Regularly works outdoors in varying temperatures and other weather-related situations.
Regularly travel to work sites.
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
County department heads and supervisors reserve the right to amend the functions assigned this position, either temporarily or permanently, at any time as they determine the best interests of their departments. Further, employees may be assigned other or additional functions to fill-in during the absence of other employees or vacancies in other positions.
Applications can be obtained from the Burke County Auditor’s Office or the Burke County website.
Submit completed applications to:
Burke County Auditor
PO BOX 310
Bowbells, ND 58721
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Veterans preference will be applied in accordance with North Dakota law.
BURKE COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Applications for a Part-Time Maintainer Operator with the Burke County Road Department will be accepted at the County Auditor’s Office, PO Box 310, Bowbells ND 58721 until 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026. Mechanical abilities are a plus.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Equipment Operators operate a variety of equipment and vehicles and use a variety of tools and equipment in support of the maintenance and construction of County highways and the maintenance of County bridges, equipment, vehicles and County Highway Department buildings.
Work includes but not limited to: grounds and building maintenance, asphalt patching, road construction and maintenance, bridge and culvert maintenance and installation, snow removal, sanding, fencing, erosion control installation, mowing, tree cutting, signing, traffic control, and etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hauling equipment and materials using both bumper pull trailers and “low boy” tractor/trailer, hauling gravel, rip rap, and other materials using end dumps, belly dumps, and side dumps
Operate motorgraders, dozers, excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders and other construction equipment for road construction and maintenance as directed.
Patch and seal broken and cracked pavement on County roads.
Remove snow from County roads and sand road surfaces using County snowplow truck, sander trucks, truck and tractor driven snow blowers and other equipment and vehicles as directed.
Perform routine servicing and maintenance on County equipment and vehicles.
Cut and remove brush and trees along with other debris from County Right-of-Way.
Operate power tools, jackhammers, air compressors, mechanical tampers, power saws, hydraulic drivers, welders, cutting torch and similar equipment
Mows road slopes and ditches with tractors and rotary mowers, trim around bridge ends, guardrail, signs with mowers and trimers
Repair and maintain bridges.
Work as traffic control person on road construction/maintenance projects.
Pick rocks and debris along County roads
Install erosion control products, including rip-rap, erosion control mats, blankets, onto slopes, embankments and drainage ways.
Occasionally operate heavy equipment on a limited basis as directed by supervisor.
Perform a variety of laborer tasks using hand tools, vehicles or equipment as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN OPERATOR IS A MOTORGRADER OPERATOR
Patrol and “blade” gravel roads to a smooth, reshaped and level surface; remove rocks and distribute gravel evenly.
Plow and/or remove snow and ice from roads and keep them open for vehicle traffic.
Perform service and maintenance on the motorgrader assigned to them, such as changing oil and filters, lubrication, inspecting and changing belts and tires, making adjustments, repairing minor malfunctions and replace cutting edges.
“Pull” gravel road shoulders and shape road slopes as needed or directed.
Manage road maintenance schedule under supervision of Road Superintendent.
Work at or around the County shops performing building, grounds and equipment maintenance as needed or directed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/ EXERCISED
Equipment Operators are supervised by the Road Superintendent. They are not assigned to supervise other positions. The Equipment Operator will serve as a essentially worker who has some responsibility but little authority and will assist the foreman or superintendent by overseeing a work site or provide training to a worker.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
High school graduation or GED, 2 years of full-time construction operating and maintenance experience preferred and the minimum of a valid ND Class A driver’s license (CDL) with applicable endorsements.
Thorough knowledge of driving and servicing tractor/trailer trucks, motorgraders, dozers, excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders, and various other types of construction equipment and vehicles.
Skilled in operating a tractor/trailer, motorgraders, dozers, excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid-steer loaders, other various types of construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles, and in working and communicating effectively with others.
Ability to learn new methods, procedures and skills and apply them to the functions of the position; to perform a variety of tasks and functions involving very good eye/hand coordination; and to effectively use hand tools in performing job functions.
The ability to use good judgment in working with the public and being alert to the safety of highway users and other employees. Possess an understanding of safety rules and regulations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: These support the essential function of the position
Work requires the employee to sit or walk for extended periods of time.
Normal work schedule for this position is weekdays during daylight hours; however, special occasions or conditions such as snow may require additional hours to be worked at any time and any day.
To perform the functions of the position, the employee is required to bend, stretch, lift heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.), reach, stoop, kneel and climb ladders on and off of the equipment. The work requires moderate physical flexibility and considerable exertion and strength. The work may occasionally leave the employee short of breath.
Must be able to record information on time sheets, maintenance records.
Must have vision capable of seeing medium and long distances as well as good peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be exposed to fumes and contact with petroleum products, paint, hot tar, chemicals and motor exhaust as well as dust, grass, pollen and insects.
Employee is required to wear protective clothing and equipment such as ear plugs, protective boots, a hard hat and safety goggles for functions that require it.
Regularly works outdoors in varying temperatures and other weather-related situations.
Regularly travel to work sites.
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
County department heads and supervisors reserve the right to amend the functions assigned this position, either temporarily or permanently, at any time as they determine the best interests of their departments. Further, employees may be assigned other or additional functions to fill-in during the absence of other employees or vacancies in other positions.
Applications can be obtained from the Burke County Auditor’s Office or the Burke County website.
Submit completed applications to:
Burke County Auditor
PO BOX 310
Bowbells, ND 58721
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. Veterans preference will be applied in accordance with North Dakota law.