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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln NE
Hiring Rate:
$21.225
Job Posting:
JR2025- Public Health Programs Administrative Specialist (Open)
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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in partnership with the Division of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Health Systems (OEHS) is seeking a motivated Administrative Programs Officer I to support a wide range of technical administrative and business management functions.
In this role youll collaborate with emergency health professionals and stakeholders statewide to help drive program success through coordination communication and analytical support. If youre ready to contribute to meaningful work that impacts public health we invite you to apply!
What We Offer:
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays generous leave accruals starting on day one
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental vision and employer-paid life insurance ($20000 policy)
Tuition reimbursement program
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Career advancement and ongoing training opportunities
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Coordinating delivery of information (e.g. newsletters social media reports) to EMS providers hospitals agencies and the public.
- Manage OEHS website content.
- Administering and managing REDCap surveys and reports to support program evaluation.
- Monitoring and improving financial processes; assisting with budget planning and reconciliation.
- Drafting contracts and ensuring deliverables and payment timelines are clearly defined.
- Assisting with the writing and coordination of grant applications and funding proposals.
- Supporting the management of program advisory boards and public meetings.
- Tracking inventory managing equipment and vehicle records and ensuring compliance with retention policies.
- Assisting in performance measurement reporting RFP/RFQ development and regulatory updates.
- Assist with EMS Licensing needs.
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
- 2 years of experience in program planning implementation and evaluation.
- 2 years of experience supporting or managing program budgets or financial tracking.
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro (including custom form creation) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of public administration budgeting procurement and performance tracking.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in using data to support decision-making and reporting.
- Proven ability to organize work set priorities and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
- Comfortable working with confidential or sensitive information in a professional manner.
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: 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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