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Hiring Agency:

Economic Development - Agency 72

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.411

Job Posting:

JR2024-00008029 Federal Aid Administrator III (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

07-23-2024

Job Description:

Do you have excellent communication skills? Have the desire to part of a dynamic team? Here is the job for you! The Department of Economic Development (DED) assists businesses and community development organizations and is currently searching for a Federal Aid Administrator III. This position reports to the Budget Officer III and is responsible for coordinating allocations of federal funds available to local units of government, ensuring efficiency and compliance with federal laws and regulations in use of those funds; overseeing maintenance of grants and participating in the agency process of distributing payments for all funds.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties: Reviews vouchers, billings, grant applications and/or awards, and aid contracts for distribution. Prepares various monthly and annual reports evaluating agency expenditures and monitoring of financial activities. Monitors progress of various grant applications and agreements to ensure deadlines are met. Processes payments, verifies receipts of federal funds, and confirms that all supporting documentation is included in payment requests. Reviews records for reconciliation of Enterprise One and other federal systems. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in grants management, business administration, public administration, accounting, budgeting, OR related fiscal field, and four years experience in grant management, contract administration, accounting, budgeting, OR other fiscal related areas of work. Additional years of experience in the area listed may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the accounting system, Enterprise One, vast knowledge of excel, and compliance with State and Federal laws pertaining to Federal aid.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and willingness to learn other computerized systems. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations, accounting policies, grant contracts and agreements, and/or budgets. Best candidates will have the ability to analyze financial data and program details and follow complex technical procedures as well as having excellent communication skills to work with internal and external customers.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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