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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Lincoln NE
Hiring Rate:
$18.548
Job Posting:
JR2026- Administrative Technician - Materials & Research Division (Open)
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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Transportations Materials & Research Division is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Technician to support our engineering testing and research this role youll provide essential administrative coordination that keeps our division running smoothly from managing documentation and data entry to assisting with project tracking procurement and communication across teams.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and enjoys working with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to improving Nebraskas transportation infrastructure. If youre proactive dependable and ready to contribute to meaningful statewide projects wed love to have you on our team.
We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
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
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking
JOB DUTIES
Under general supervision this position may provide varied advanced technical/administrative support for a mid-level to high-level manager or unit in the processing coordinating tracking and monitoring of program-administrative functions or perform technical processing activities in specialized department functions. Work products or services affect the accuracy reliability and efficiency of the unit or agency program/administrative operations of the employing agency.
- Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate Division member.
- Manage emails and schedule for the Division Head.
- Create/edit Division correspondence.
- Supervise Office Specialist.
- Manage building security: Admit visitors through secure doors issue and track visitor badges and direct guests to the appropriate location.
- Manage purchasing program for Division P-Cards and reconciling.
- Assistant Division Head with preparation & monitoring of budget; recommend appropriate coding for equipment supplies etc.
- Manage annual fixed asset inventory; account for 300 pieces of lab/field equipment on an annual basis.
- Manage annual vehicle inventory; compile mileage condition age etc. to determine replacement needs and report to Operations.
- Manage new hire and temporary worker hiring and onboarding.
- Manage Division Phone and Cell Phone Directory.
- Assist Division and Section Heads with Conference registrations and motel reservations.
- Make arrangements for retirement events.
- Provide Kronos (timecard) support to 85 Division members.
- Assist Section Head w/Annuaf Qualified Consultant and Contractor. Accreditation: produce fetters and certificates update inventory.
- Process expense reimbursements and motel bills for payment.
- Order office supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Coursework/training or experience related to research presentation or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work including the use of computer software such as word processing spreadsheets and database management.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of Adobe Professional.
- Knowledge of file management (On Base or other).
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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.