Tax Equalization Director. Accounting or real estate background preferred but not required. Job description is as stated in N.D.C.C 11-10.1.

Applications will be accepted until filled. The position start date to be determined. You may fill out an application on the County Website (www.griggscountynd.gov) and email to Samantha.larson@griggscountynd.gov
Please call (701) 797-3117 if you have any questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Griggs County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

$39,000 Gross Salary
Single NDPERS Health Insurance
$12,000 Life Insurance
15.26% Employer Paid Retirement
Paid Holidays
PTO

Position: Part-time Administrative Assistant
Agency: NDSU Extension - Griggs County
Salary: $19.07/hr in 2025, $19.50/hr, starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Benefits: None
Hours: 15 hr/week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, increasing to 19 hr/week Jan. 1,
2026, 30 min. lunch break allowed (additional time/flexibility necessary for events and fair)

The administrative assistant position is a county-funded position in the NDSU Griggs County
Extension office, located in the Griggs County Courthouse in Cooperstown, ND.

Minimum Qualifications:
 High school diploma or higher
 Valid driver’s license
 Ability to lift 35 pounds and climb stairs
 Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills
 Friendly and professional to clients
 Must be able to pass a background check and screening for 4-H youth protection policy
 Agriculture or 4-H knowledge is preferred by not required

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
 Greet visitors, answer phones, direct clients and maintain office hours
 Handle daily mail and emails and coordinate them with the appropriate people
 Maintain and update various records and databases. These include the official website,
Facebook, pesticide records, 4-H, mailing lists and publications, among others. This
includes maintaining and preparing reports as needed.
 Assist in pesticide training by registering applicants, maintaining a database, handling
fees and administering tests as needed.
 Use Microsoft Office software, Canva and others to create graphics and newsletters on
upcoming events and programs.
 Assist the agent with preparing meetings, workshops and programs. This can range from
putting together material, printing, correspondence and registrations.
 Order publications and supplies as needed to maintain office inventory.

 Works closely with 4-H families by attending council meetings, awards banquet, county
fair and answering their questions on a routine basis.
 Work with the county auditor and treasurer to maintain and monitor the office budget.
 File and maintain an accurate record of all office expenses and vouchers.
 Perform other duties as assigned.

Please mail or email application for employment, including references and resume to:

NDSU Extension – Griggs County
PO Box 70 Or e.hasenwinkel@ndsu.edu
Cooperstown, ND 58425

Contact for more information:
Elizabeth Hasenwinkel
(701) 833-1162

Applications open until filled. Immediate start date.

This position will be in office in either the Nelson County (Lakota, ND) or Griggs County
(Cooperstown, ND) depending on location of selected applicant.
Eastern Plains Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and
Human Services to deliver exceptional Economic Assistance programs to our
community. The Eligibility Worker determines eligibility of clients for Economic
Assistance Programs by
interpreting state and federal policies. Economic Assistance programs include
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Health Care Coverage, Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Low-Income Energy Assistance, Child Care
Assistance, Healthy Steps and General Assistance. Assistance Programs. Program
training is provided for this position.
Eligibility Worker– Example of Duties:
 Conduct interviews of applicants and recipients
 Process client applications
 Establish electronic record
 Attend training and workshops
 Perform defined case changes, workflow functions, and/or determinations
 Interpret state, federal, and county policies
 Monitor program and policy updates
 Maintain working knowledge of laws, rules, policies, procedures, and other
regulations
 To succeed in this position, you should have strong verbal and written
communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
An ideal candidate for this position will be organized and able to communicate
effectively with diverse populations.
You will have an eye for detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively
and pride yourself on excellent communication skills, empathy, and being a team player.
You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.
To be considered for this position, you must have a high school diploma or GED, plus
one (1) of the following:
 Three years of work experience in the clerical, accounting, financial, legal, or
teaching fields
 Three years of a bachelor’s degree program (90 semester hours or 135 quarter
hours)
 Three years combined education and experience as listed above
 Completion of the Eligibility Worker Certificate Program offered at Bismarck State
College or formerly offered at Lake Region State College
Position Classification Levels & Requirements:
Eligibility Worker I – Job Grade 104:

 One (1) year of work experience determining eligibility for economic assistance
programs in a social service/human service office is required for the Eligibility
Worker I classification.
 Qualified programs include: TANF, SNAP, Foster Care, Medicaid, or LIHEAP. The
Eligibility Worker associate degree offered at Bismarck State College can
substitute for this one (1) year work requirement.
Eligibility Worker – Underfill (Eligibility Worker Tech) - Job Grade 103:
 No work experience determining eligibility for economic assistance programs in a
social service/human service agency.
 Working for Eastern Plains Human Service Zone: Eastern Plains Human Service
Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services to deliver
state-driven Economic Assistance Programs and provides employees with the
excellent
benefits and employment packages offered by Nelson or Griggs County as a Nelson or
Griggs County employee.
Eastern Plains Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental
and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave
days. About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
- Theodore Roosevelt Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum
qualifications as posted.
If the Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum
qualifications, credit will not be given.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of
Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or
licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information or if you
need an accommodation, please contact Madison Crisman at: 701-247-2945 or
mcrisman@nd.gov.
Employing Unit: Eastern Plains Human Service Zone
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading
attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
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. § 23-12-10.