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VA Launches Careers Talent Community for Job Seekers

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
5 days ago

If you’ve ever wanted to get more information about VA that is better curated to your interests, we’ve got just the thing for you. 

If you’ve ever wanted to get more information about VA that is better curated to your interests, we’ve got just the thing for you.  We are proud to announce the launch of the VA Careers Talent Community, a new way for job seekers like you to stay up to date about career opportunities at VA that match your skills and experience.  Our goal with this new platform is to provide you with an engaging source of career information and insights, connecting you to information about meaningful opportunities at VA that are aligned with your skills and interests—all right in your email inbox.   But the most important feature of the VA Careers Talent Community is… you!  The first step to exploring the VA Careers Talent Community is filling out a questionnaire. The information you provide on this form will help us understand what drives you, why you want to heal Veterans and help get you started on your journey to a career here at VA.   Tell us where you are now  The first section on the VA Careers Talent Community questionnaire will ask about your experience. Now, we’re not asking you for your resume. Instead, we just want to know the basics of your background.   If you’re a clinical professional, we’d like to know if you’ve ever interned or trained at a VA facility, and what your professional status is. Are you licensed? Are you in training?   For the non-clinical professionals among you, we’ll ask your current field of employment and ask about your areas of expertise. Are you an administrator? Do you work with technology? Food services?   Whatever your situation, the information you share will help us make sure you learn more about topics that pertain to you. Tell us what you’re looking for  Beyond your current career, we’re going to ask about your level of interest in a VA career. Are you ready to apply right now? Are you just looking for information? Would you apply if the right opportunity came along? Let us know where you are on your career journey.  Speaking of where you are—but in a more literal sense this time—we want to know what kind of location interests you. Somewhere more rural and closer to nature? Someplace with access to the conveniences of city life? Do you like a place with history and culture? How about a spot where you can feel the sand between your toes on your days off?  We will also ask about what interests you when it comes to the employment benefits we provide here at VA. Are you looking for a better balance between your work and your life? Are you curious about scholarships or loan repayment programs? What about insurance and retirement options? Here, you can choose any (or all) of the above. What happens next  Once you’ve completed the intake form, you’ll be part of the VA Careers Talent Community. Welcome! You’ll receive regular email updates with information from our nationwide network of VA facilities so you can find out what it’s like be part of our team. We’ll also send you information about VA-exclusive programs and offer application resources to help guide your career journey.  Even if you’re not ready to apply just yet—remember when we asked about that earlier?—there’s still something for you in the VA Careers Talent Community. We’ll help you stay connected to an organization where skills like yours transform Veterans’ lives. With stories and insights from folks who made the jump to VA, you might find something that inspires you to make the same move Join the VA Careers Talent Community Discover how VA cares for Veterans nationwide—and how you can join our team.  Learn more about the VA Careers Talent Community at VA Careers. 

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ILT Highlights Ministry Openings Across North America, Including South Dakota Positions

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HAHarvey Walden
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City of Brookings Approves Revised Capital Asset Management Policy

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City of Brookings Approves Zoning Change for Multi-Family and Commercial Development

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"ORDINANCE 26-016 AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKINGS  BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota: SECTION 1. That the real estate situated in the City of Brookings, County of Brookings, State of South Dakota, described as follows, to-wit: Portions of Outlot 2 in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ in Section 23, Township 110 North, Range 50 West from a Residence R-1A Single-Family District to a Residence R-3 Multi-Family District and a Business B-3 Heavy District. In accordance with Section 94-7 of Article I of the Code of Ordinances of Brookings, South Dakota, as said districts are more fully set forth and described in Articles III and IV, Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota. SECTION 2. The permitted use of the property heretofore described be and the same is hereby altered and changed in accordance herewith pursuant to Articles III and IV, Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota. SECTION 3. All sections and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. FIRST READING:                                        April 28, 2026SECOND READING AND ADOPTION:    May 12, 2026PUBLISHED:                                                May 15, 2026             CITYOFBROOKINGS, SD                                                                                      ________________________                                                                                    Oepke G. Niemeyer, MayorATTEST:  _________________________Bonnie Foster, City Clerk"

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"RESOLUTION 26-028 ON-SALE WINE OPERATING AGREEMENT – 10-YEAR AGREEMENTTHR, LLC, dba JD’s @ Trailshead  BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City Council hereby approves an Operating Alcohol Management Agreement for Wine between the City of Brookings and owners Jesse Davis and Mary Jo Minor, THR, LLC, dba JD’s @ Trailshead, for the purpose of an alcohol manager to operate the on-sale establishment or business for and on behalf of the City of Brookings at 1130 Main Avenue South, Suite D.  Legal description:  Outlots 7A, 7&8, excluding Lots H1 & H2 in Lot 8 of the NW ¼ Section 35-T110N-R50W, City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be for a period of 10-years, with a 5-year mid-term renewal. Passed and Approved this 12th day of May, 2026.                                                                                     CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD   Oepke G. Niemeyer, MayorATTEST:                                                  Bonnie Foster, City Clerk  "

City Council Approves Crop Land Lease with David Berndt

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"RESOLUTION 26-031 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE REAL PROPERTY   WHEREAS, the City of Brookings owns 26 acres of designated crop land in Section 19-T110N-R49W, in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota; and WHEREAS, the City of Brookings intends to award a lease agreement with David Berndt for a period of 1-year, commencing on May 12, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, having the option to extend this Lease for 1 additional 1-year term in 2027; and WHEREAS, the lessee will pay the City $270.00 per acre for the crop land, totaling $7,020.00 annually, with the first half payable on July 1st of each year and the second half payable on November 1st of each year; and  WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on this Resolution was held on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chambers at the Brookings City and County Government Center and all persons were given an opportunity to be heard on the intent to lease real property.            NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, as follows: The City of Brookings will enter into a lease agreement with David Berndt as set forth above; andThe City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute a new lease agreement in accordance with this Resolution. Passed and Approved this 12th day of May, 2026.                                                                                     CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD                                                                                     ________________________________                                                                                    Oepke G. Niemeyer, MayorATTEST:  _______________________________Bonnie Foster, City Clerk"

City Council Approves Wine License Renewal for Corner Pantry #195

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"RESOLUTION 26-020 WINE ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OPERATING AGREEMENT MG OIL COMPANY, DBA CORNER PANTRY #195-YEAR MID-TERM RENEWAL  BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City Council hereby approves a Lease Agreement renewal for the On-Sale Wine Alcoholic Beverage Management Agreement between the City of Brookings and the Store Manager for MG Oil Company, dba Corner Pantry #19, for the purpose of a manager to operate the on-sale establishment or business for and on behalf of the City of Brookings at 919 20th Street South.  Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 13, McCleman’s Addition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be for the remaining 5 years of the 10-year agreement. Passed and Approved this 12th day of May, 2026. CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD                                                                                       Oepke G. Niemeyer, MayorATTEST:                                                              Bonnie Foster, City Clerk "

Board of Adjustment to Hear Variance Request for 911 3rd Street

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"NOTICE OF HEARINGUPON APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KH Contracting LLC has made a request for a variance on the E ½ of Lot 11 & W 12 ½’ of Lot 12 of Block 5 of Skinners Second Addition, also known as 911 3rd Street. The request is to rebuild a front entry 15-feet from the front lot line.  Per Sec. 94-125(f), the front yard setback in the Residence R-2 two family district is 25 feet.     NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said request will be acted on by the Board of Adjustment at 5:30 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in the Chambers Room on the third floor of the Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings, South Dakota.    Any person interested may appear and be heard on this matter.    Dated this 22nd day of May, 2026.                            Bailey Maca                            Associate Planner"

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