Administrative Programs Officer I - PH

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.023

Job Posting:

JR2025-00012509 Administrative Programs Officer I - PH (Open)

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Job Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in partnership with the Division of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Health Systems (OEHS) has an exciting opportunity to join our team! We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to juggle multiple projects. If you're enthusiastic about working in a dynamic environment and want to play a key role in supporting our team, we invite you to apply. Under limited supervision, this position will involve providing professional, technical, administrative, and business management support for our office.

What we Offer:
We value our employees' hard work and offer a supportive and friendly work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals that begin immediately

Tuition reimbursement program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government

79% employer-paid health insurance plans

Dental and vision insurance plans

Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy

Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state

Training and development based on your career goals

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What you will be doing as an Administrative Programs Officer I:

• Coordinate information delivery to stakeholders such as EMS providers, hospitals, government agencies, and the public through social media, newsletters, websites, and reports.
• Administer OEHS REDCap software to collect data via surveys, monitor responses, generate reports, and support program managers.
• Oversee program finance processes and help improve financial procedures.
• Draft contracts outlining deliverables, deadlines, and payment structures.
• Write and coordinate grant applications with Program Director and Managers, including determining funding needs and timelines.
• Assist with managing Advisory Boards for the programs.
• Manage program equipment and vehicles, including disposal and retention records.
• Help track and report internal performance measures for the OEHS Program.
• Assist with preparing RFPs, RFQs, and regulatory changes.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in public or business administration, accounting, or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative, business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical, financial, program, or administrative data; or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in: Program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating program functions and budgets, and working with administrators, management, and staff in training development and implementation. Adobe Acrobat Pro (including form creation), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Communication with a variety of stakeholders. 

Other: A valid driver's license is required for this position. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: administration and management principles and practices; business operations, purchasing and inventory; research and administrative survey techniques; the principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, and fiscal control; business computer and communication systems; departmental software programs/systems; technical processes and procedures; work planning and organizing; federal and State laws and regulations that govern the work assigned.

Skill in: operation of computer equipment and other office machines; using a variety of advisory and statistical data such as technical operating manuals, policies, procedures, financial and budgetary reports; prioritizing/organ