Economic Development Consultant I
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Economic Development - Agency 72

Location:
Omaha Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

Classification Salary Range:
$23.58 - $34.76

Job Posting:
JR2024-00006008 Economic Development Consultant I (Open Date: 05/01/2024)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-16-2024

Job Description:
Are you organized and an exceptional communicator? If you answered "Yes", the Nebraska Department of Economic Development has an Economic Recovery Act Consultant position that might be for you! We are looking for a candidate to assist with the administration of the Economic Recovery Act. Travel one to two days per month may be required to review project locations within Nebraska. We offer an excellent total compensation package including: 13 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; State-matched retirement plan; health, dental, vision, and life insurance options! Want to help businesses grow and expand in Nebraska, while enjoying a flexible work like balance? Sound like you? This might be your perfect fit!

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) 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

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties: Provide program administrative support, provide administrative support to program managers, create press releases and provide marketing support, coordinates community meetings, works with external stakeholders to educate them processes, helps prepare program reports, and performs other duties as assigned within the scope of classification.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any discipline related to the work assigned. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Skilled in effective communications; High level Organization ability; providing high level of customer service.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skill in effective communications, ability to collaborate with other partners, basic understanding of Microsoft Office software.


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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.

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