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Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Lincoln NE
Hiring Rate:
$19.940
Job Posting:
JR2026- Liaison Services Administrative Specialist (Open)
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Job Description:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for organization and administrative excellence Join our team as an Administrative Specialist and play a key role in supporting the Liaison Services Section in our daily functions. This position provides administrative assistance to the section manager with office management budgeting support and contributes to efficient operations in a collaborative and professional environment.
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
- Support the administrative functions of the Board of Classification and Standards including assisting with meetings documentation and follow-up actions.
- Manage local agency certifications training and workforce development reimbursements and related program administration.
- Improve operational efficiency streamline training and reimbursement processes and strengthen fiscal accountability.
- Perform complex program-administrative and intergovernmental liaison functions that require specialized knowledge of state statutes NDOT policies Board procedures and federal requirements.
- Work independently assisting in administering the local agency certification processes.
- Coordinate LTAP training and workforce development reimbursement supporting policy development and monitoring program compliance.
- Provide guidance to local agencies and stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Classification and Standards on policy interpretation program improvements and operational issues.
- Promote accountability consistency and effective delivery of transportation-related programs that support Nebraskas local agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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:
- Experience with communication/teamwork.
- Experience in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
- Experience with developing/revising budgets and processing invoices
Other:Regular and reliable attendance is required.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations NDOT policies and Board procedures governing work assigned.
- Knowledge of Office management and record-keeping methods and practices.
- Knowledge/ability to develop and revise budgets and process invoices.
- Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.
- Exceptional communication and teamwork skills including knowing when to seek help from supervisors or coworkers.
- Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
- Must be detail-oriented and comfortable working with various project tasks.
- Ability to interact with immediate supervisor and senior managers employees and the public to gain their cooperation and to establish work relationships.
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