Regional Reemployment Services Manager
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Labor - Agency 23

Location:
North Platte, NE

Hiring Rate:
$32.928

Job Posting:
JR2025-00012512 Regional Reemployment Services Manager (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-17-2025

Job Description:
Are you a self-motivated and enterprising manager looking to help others and contribute to Nebraska's success of connecting individuals to employment opportunities? The Department of Labor, Reemployment Services Division, is seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to lead the North Platte and Lexington teams as Regional Reemployment Services Manager. The ideal person will demonstrate community involvement, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

Examples of Work

General:

• Report directly to the Director of Reemployment and Training [RES] with the Nebraska Department of Labor [NDOL].
  
• Responsible for the supervision approximately 6-12 direct reports and operational control of the NDOL Offices in the North Platte region, including coordination with One-Stop Operator and partners.
  
• Develop positive relations with other NDOL Departments, State agencies, private employers, non-profit and public sector agencies, and state and local Workforce Development Boards to create effective programs that meet the needs of employers and job seekers. Manage grants and programs as assigned including project planning and advancements, compliance with state and federal requirements and outcome-based performance measures.
  

Community Outreach:

• Develop and conduct local public relation activities, across the Region, to explain the various employment and training programs available to employers, labor organizations, governmental agencies, community groups and the general public.
  
• Plan, organize, coordinate and provide administrative leadership and direction regarding the delivery of RES programs under the Wagner-Peyser Act, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, [WIOA], Jobs for Veterans State Grant [JVSG], and all other laws/programs providing employment and training services.
  
• Coordinate and collaborate with other State agencies, local governmental agencies, employers, community services, labor organizations, local training agencies and other organizations in the public and private sector to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained.
  

Financial:

• Conduct fiscal analysis on expenditure rates and advise the Director of RES of unusual trends or problems.
  
• In conjunction with the Director of RES, prepare annual budgets for office location and monitor fiscal expenditures on an on-going basis to ensure program allocations are not exceeded.
  
• Create, monitor, and manage office and program specific budgets. Monitor fiscal expenditures to ensure Federal grant allocations are not exceeded and that all grant funds are leveraged within the limitations provided by the grant sources.
  

Staff Development:

• Establish and oversee the development of staff performance goals, RES priorities and policies as administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor.
  
• Responsible for personnel management to align with program performance goals and priorities.
  
• In conjunction with NDOL Program Coordinators, establish and evaluate program performance goals and standards to ensure continuous program improvement.
  

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, financial management, social/behavioral sciences, human services, or related field plus 3 years' experience in program management with employment and training programs. OR Associate's degree in public or business administration, financial management, human services, or related field plus 5 years' experience in program management, 3 of which are employment and training programs.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences, or a related field. Experience in researching, interpreting, and explaining state and federal laws, regulations, and advisories; developing complex policies; monitoring/auditing state and federal grant awards; training development, and supervision of customer management systems.

Other: Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: laws, regulations, and local operating procedures governing the delivery of employment and training programs; principles/practices of office administration and management, agency budgeting, and computer technology; computer technology with experience in complex data bases, Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Skilled in: analytical thinking, problem solving.

Ability to: communicate effectively; present information to others; interact with diverse groups; determining priorities, organize and delegate work, direct and supervise, manage, and motivate staff to meet goals in delivering quality services.


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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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