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Hiring Agency:

Labor - Agency 23

Location:

Columbus, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.140

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026610 Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

06-11-2026

Job Description:

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals in your community? If you are a veteran of military service, join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success as a Reemployment Coordinator - Veterans' Representative.

You will help create opportunities for fellow Nebraskans by developing and promoting Career Center services to job seekers, employers, and partners. We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others and enjoys daily challenges and variety. If this sounds like you...apply today!

Applicants must be a Veteran of military service and need to submit the DD214 form and other necessary paperwork to the application.

Here's what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations

 

Examples of Work

• Perform case management of clients.

• Research and recommend clients for intensive and various training services including Re-Employment Services, Workfare, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Rapid Response, Veterans and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) which requires in-depth case management and vocational guidance.

• Screen applicants for eligibility for partner programs and utilizes vocational guidance tools to assist applicants with core intensive services; work closely with partners in coordinating services of mutual clients.

• Perform job search/matching activities for employers and applicants including registration, job referrals and job development.

• Administer assessment instruments (tests, surveys, etc.) and other planning tools; interpret results and counsel clients.

• Utilize various means of technology to provide needed data.

• Conduct presentations and perform out-reach activities through membership on various advisory boards, committees, and community organizations.

• Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary. 

Location: 3100 23rd St., Suite 22, Columbus, NE (on-site)

Work Schedule: 8am- 5pm; Monday - Friday

 

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing, or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research, and direct customer service.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education or marketing. Spanish/English bilingual skills desired but not required.

Other: MUST BE A VETERAN OF MILITARY SERVICE (per 38 U.S.C. 4103A and 4104 federal requirements). Preference will be given in this order: 1) Qualified service-connected disabled Veteran; 2) Qualified eligible veteran. To verify veteran status, the DD214 and other necessary paperwork needs to be submitted with the application. Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of: State and federal employment security laws; Veterans programs; equal opportunity laws; vocational counseling or career guidance; case management interviewing procedures and techniques; developing and designing training programs; typical office computer systems; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SharePoint, Google Docs; NEworks or other GeoSolution software; Management Information Systems.

Skill in: public speaking or communicating with an audience; presenting information clearly using various media, strong case management skills.

Ability to: plan and organize work; communicate to disseminate information to a diverse group of people; promote/market/present services to groups of individuals; follow instructions; interact with clients, employers and the public; administer tests and measurements; conduct evaluations; create presentations; manage multiple programs; learn and apply agency rules, policies and procedures; maintain appropriate, professional working relationships with the public, coworkers and management; maintain regular and reliable attendance.

 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.