Employment Officer at the Swedish Public Employment Service in Kalmar County

Are you ready to make a difference and help get Sweden back to work? We are looking for someone who wants to support job seekers and employers looking for workforce.

With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and developing environment with benefits such as flexible hours and wellness grants. Together, we will get Sweden back to work. Do you want to be one of us?

Unit's Mission

In the unit in Kalmar County, we work together in our 12 municipalities to meet job seekers and employers physically on-site or remotely. Our unit, which covers the entire Kalmar County, employs about 120 staff members, located in Kalmar, Oskarshamn, and Västervik.

Job Description

As an employment officer and civil servant, you will work in a changing environment where you see opportunities in new conditions and actively contribute to the development of the organization. You will base your work on our core values, appreciate diversity, and understand how different backgrounds affect both yourself and others. With many points of contact, you thrive in teamwork, willingly share your knowledge, and provide excellent service. Your tasks will involve working accurately and carefully within the framework of the regulations that govern the organization. You possess good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and handle both positive and negative news in a respectful manner.

The focus of the positions may vary depending on the needs of the organization and can change over time, based on individual development opportunities and organizational requirements. Common to the focuses is that they require a high degree of flexibility, the ability to prioritize, and a strong commitment to strengthening the connection between employers and job seekers, as well as creating long-term and sustainable solutions in the labor market.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value the balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the option to work remotely when the business allows. We also include wellness during working hours and a favorable wellness grant. As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you will also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society at large.

Our Offer

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may start with a six-month probationary period. The place of employment is Västervik.

As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you will also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society at large.

Basic Requirements for the Position

University/college education of at least 180 credits/120 points, alternatively you are/have been employed as an Employment Officer at the Swedish Public Employment Service for at least 6 months and are assessed to have good prospects of meeting today’s requirements for employment officers.
At least two years of work experience, collectively working at least 50 percent over a total of two years, in jobs where digital systems and good documentation have been central.
Very good knowledge of communicating in Swedish, both spoken and written, as well as good reading comprehension.
Driving license B.

Other Qualifications for the Position

Experience in creating relationships with employers.
Knowledge of how the local labor market looks with competence and recruitment needs.
Experience and knowledge of collaboration with other actors, such as authorities, municipalities, healthcare institutions, and our contracted service providers.
Experience and knowledge of working with individuals with disabilities/health issues.
Experience in exercising authority.

The state value base guides us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, as well as contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our authority.

Application

Does this sound like a job for you? Welcome with your application no later than 2025-01-26.

Attach your CV where you specify years, months, and job responsibilities for each employment, as well as certificates that support the requirements for education and/or work experience in your application. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully, so we can get a clear picture of your experience. If the requested information is not provided, you risk being excluded from the selection. You do not need to submit a personal letter.

During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process.

If you have protected personal information, please contact the recruitment partner named in the advertisement for assistance in submitting your application. We actively work to be an authority free from discrimination. It is important to us that all competence is utilized, and we welcome all applicants. We view positively if you have knowledge of any of our national minority languages.

Welcome to the job that gets Sweden back to work! Here you work on behalf of the government for a labor market that helps people move forward. We unlock opportunities for job seekers to find employment and for employers to find their next employee. To achieve this goal, we need to collaborate, both within the agency and with various external actors across the country. Together we drive change, develop new working methods, and create solutions that allow Sweden to continue moving forward.