The Buffalo County Public Defender’s Office is seeking a full-time legal assistant to serve attorneys practicing in criminal law and provide administrative capacities.

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Applicants must fully complete the Buffalo County Application for Employment, provide a cover letter, and contact information for professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All finalists will be subject to a thorough background check.

Applications and required material should be mailed to Attn: Advertisement at PO Box 605 Kearney, NE 68848 or emailed in PDF form to jwirth@buffalocounty.ne.gov.

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. 

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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 Public Defender’s Office is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive Office Manager to be the backbone of our daily operations and foster a positive, efficient work environment. If you thrive on organization and keeping things running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

Starting wage between $24.00 - $29.00/hr depending upon qualifications.

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To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Jwirth@buffalocounty.ne.gov

Buffalo County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran’s Preference employer. Candidates wishing to request a veteran’s preference should indicate so in their application and provide the appropriate supporting documentation. Formal employment application paperwork is available at https://www.buffalocounty.ne.gov/Article/JOB-APPLICATION

General Purpose:

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

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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.

Truck Driver/Maintenance Worker II (CDL Required) Kearney Area

General Purpose:

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

Applicants must complete a Standard Buffalo County Job Application.  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
• Commercial Driver’s License with Class A Endorsement is required.
  

Wages: $21.00/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.  First review of applications will occur on May 2, 2022. 

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