Employment Officer at the Swedish Public Employment Service in Kalmar County

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

With us, you 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 Kalmar County, we work together across our 12 municipalities to meet job seekers and employers either in person 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 securely and accurately within the framework of the regulations governing the operations. You have good communication skills, both orally and in writing, and handle both positive and negative messages respectfully.

The focus of the positions may vary depending on the needs of the organization and may change over time, both based on individual development opportunities and organizational requirements. Common to all 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 possibility 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 as a whole.

Our Offer

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period. The placement location is Oskarshamn.

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 possibility to work remotely up to 49 percent on an annual basis. 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 as a whole.

More about working with us

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 conditions to meet the current requirements for employment officers.
• At least two years of work experience, totaling at least 50 percent work over 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.
• B driver's license.

Other Merits for the Position

• Experience in building relationships with employers.
• Knowledge of the local labor market, including skills and recruitment needs.
• Experience and knowledge of collaboration with other actors, such as authorities, municipalities, healthcare providers, and our contracted service providers.
• Experience and knowledge of working with individuals with disabilities/health issues.
• Experience in public authority exercise.

The government values guide 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.

More about the Government Values

In addition to these qualifications, you have the personal ability and inclination to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's employee principles:

• Takes responsibility for their work performance and their contribution to the whole.
• Adapts to change and unforeseen events.
• Takes initiative for development and contributes to improvement.

Application

Does this sound like a position for you? Welcome with your application by 2025-01-26.

Attach your CV specifying years, months, and job tasks for each employment, as well as certificates that confirm 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 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 send a personal letter.

During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process. More about our 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 competencies are 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.