Provide customer service support to 4-H families, provide financial support to the extension office, including UNL, County, and Buffalo Co. 4-H Council invoices/income

Preferred Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Three years of responsible clerical office experience

Essential Physical Demands and Typical Working Conditions
Work is generally performed indoors in an office setting and requires routine bending, sitting, and stooping.
Work duties require routinely lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
Work duties may be stressful at times due to interaction with the general public and working under deadlines.

An applicant must be able to comply with all physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations and must pass a detailed background check

More information

Please submit a complete application, resume, and cover letter to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848

Position will remain open until filled.  First review of applications will be January 26, 2026. 

EOE/AA/Veterans Preference

The Abstract Clerk I is an introductory position.  Applicants must possess excellent communication, clerical, customer service and computer skills.  Must have legible handwriting, be detailed oriented, and the ability to multi-task.   

This position requires the willingness to learn, retain, and work with complex legal descriptions and real estate recordings. Complete job duties and skillset requirements are listed in the Full Job Description. 

Incomplete application will not be considered

Full Job Description

Please submit completed Buffalo County Application, resume, and a cover letter.

Buffalo County Register of Deeds
1512 Central Avenue, Room 240
P O Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848

Position will remain open until filled.

EOE/AA/Veterans Preference

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, assist the Highway Superintendent in planning, organizing, and supervising designated activities related to maintenance of County roads and related structures

Applicants must complete a standard application available at Buffalo County: Employment.  Applicants must also submit a resume and cover letter.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Combination of equivalent education and/or work experience may be considered if substantially related to the detailed job requirements of this position.
• At least 4 years’ experience in road or public works general construction
• Maintenance or repair work including 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Must have a Certification or Licensure as County Highway Superintendent by State with a Minimum Class B license or ability to attain the license within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the County
• Must be a Certified Bridge Inspector with the State of Nebraska or have the ability to attain the license within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the County
• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements
• Applicants must be able to comply with all physical requirements by the position and must pass a detailed background check.
  
  

• This position is a non-exempt position
• Salary contingent upon qualifications
• Please submit salary requirement with your application
• Comprehensive benefit package including retirement

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Please submit complete application, resume, and cover letter to:

Board Administrator
1512 Central Ave
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848

This position will remain open until filled.  First review of applications will be December 31, 2025.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Corrections Officer. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; have a valid Nebraska driver’s license; a high school diploma or GED; no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; and be able to read, write and understand the English language as well as operate a variety of computer programs. All applicants will be subject to a thorough background check. Benefits include full time pay, access to health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer matched-retirement, and furnished uniforms. Hourly pay, dependent upon experience: $26.43-$37.70. Position will remain open until filled. 

More Information

Application

EOE/AA/Veterans preference

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office 
2025 Avenue A 
P.O. Box 2228 
Kearney, NE 68848 

308-233-5274 
308-233-5246 (fax) 
jsamuelson@kearneygov.org

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Communications Officer. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; have a valid Nebraska driver’s license; a high school diploma or GED; no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions; be able to read, write and understand the English language; and be able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. All applicants will be subject to a thorough background check. Benefits include full time pay, individual health insurance, access to vision, dental, life and disability insurance, subsidized family health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, employer matched retirement, and furnished uniforms. Hourly pay starting at $25.06. Position will remain open until filled. 

Full Details

Request an Application

EOE/AA/Veterans preference

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office 
2025 Avenue A 
P.O. Box 2228 
Kearney, NE 68848 

308-233-5274 
308-233-5246 (fax) 
jsamuelson@kearneygov.org 

General Purpose:

Operate, light, medium, heavy equipment, road maintenance and manual labor

Full Job Description

Applicants must complete a standard application available at www.buffalocounty.ne.gov/employment.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Combination of equivalent education and/or work experience may be considered if substantially related to the detailed job requirements of the this position
At least one year experience as a laborer, in driving dump or similar trucks, light equipment in maintenance and construction or similar work
Appropriate trade school training is desirable
Must possess a valid State of Nebraska Driver’s License

Wages: $20.50/hour

Application Submission:
Please submit complete application, resume, and cover letter to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848
lmartin@buffalocounty.ne.gov

This position is open until filled.