Administrative Specialist-Douglas and Sarpy

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Health and Human Services, Project Harmony - Omaha

Hiring Rate:

$18.442

Classification Salary Range:

$18.44 - $27.19

Job Posting:

JR2024-00006996 Administrative Specialist-Douglas and Sarpy (Open)

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

06-05-2024

Job Description:

Are you detailed and great at doing many things at a time? Do you want to make a difference for fellow Nebraskans? If so, we need you! In this position you will perform many duties supporting our departments.
Hourly Salary is -$ 18.442 per hour.
• Under limited supervision, positions at this level have independent responsibility to manage the day-to-day operations of an agency program-administrative or technical function and oversee 6 or more Office Specialists at various local locations.
• Positions are responsible to direct technical and/or administrative processes through planning including establishing administrative procedures for assigned area, determining work processes and potential staffing needs/assignments, and monitoring quality of work. They may function as a technical expert to resolve issues where there is a conflict in guidelines, or an unprecedented issue not covered by guidelines. They may function as a technical expert to resolve issues where there is a conflict in guidelines, or an unprecedented issue not covered by guidelines.

• May serve as an office manager for a small agency with a singular mission or a district/regional office; lead or supervise a unit of at least three technical/administrative support staff on a regular and recurring basis; or provide specialized program assistance through statistical research and analysis or management analysis to assist a program manager or administrator with program planning and evaluation.
• They use judgment and discretion in interpreting and adapting regulations and guidelines to specific cases and to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Positions have the authority to determine the appropriate course of action and resolve issues and many other duties as required.

 

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: At least one year of post high school coursework or experience in: administration, office management, accounting, finance, planning, policy analysis and implementation, administrative/management analysis, operations research, program evaluation, research, or similar fields or in a field related to the programs or functions of the employing agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Computer knowledge and Office experience.

Hourly salary is $18.442 per hour.

 

Knowledge of: Federal and State laws and regulations governing work assigned; office management and record keeping methods and practices; administrative report preparation practices; research and administrative survey techniques; work planning and organizing; business computer and communication systems.

Ability to: Interact with immediate supervisor and senior managers, employees, and the public to gain their cooperation and to establish work relationships; formulate and recommend modifications to operational directives to attain agency goals; apply management practices, techniques, and methodologies to assigned activities; collect, assemble, and analyze facts and draw conclusions to recommend solutions to problems; identify and interpret program-administrative requirements, policies, and regulations to provide guidance and advice; organize and present facts and opinions to managers and groups; learn the structure, functions, goals, and policies of the  employing agency.

 

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.

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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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