Crash Records Data Entry Associate

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$15.338

Job Posting:

JR2026- Crash Records Data Entry Associate (Open)

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Job Description:

This position at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is responsible for accurately entering information from vehicle crash reports into the departments database. Candidates for this position must have strong attention to detail basic computer proficiency and the ability to work efficiently with a variety of information and data. The employee will also provide limited phone and in-person customer service respond to questions and provide requested documentation to internal and external customers. You will work closely with internal and external teams to obtain verify and maintain accurate data.

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

Pay rate is $15.338 per hour

JOB DUTIES

• Enter information from vehicle crash reports accurately and efficiently into the departments database.
• Retrieve and review data from the database as requested.
• Verify information for accuracy completeness and consistency.
• Work with internal/external teams to gather and clarify information needed for data entry and retrieval.
• Perform limited inbound telephone duties including answering questions and providing requested information or documentation.
• Provide limited in-person customer service by assisting visitors answering questions and providing requested documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling crash report information and other department records.
• Use Microsoft Office applications and other department systems to complete daily work assignments.
• Perform routine administrative and clerical duties related to data entry and record maintenance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience in public contact customer service and/or performing and applying office/clerical support procedures including the use of a personal computer associated software and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience providing training or assisting with employee training.
• Familiarity with NDOTs accounting system.
• Previous experience working with databases records management or data entry.
• Experience working with detailed or technical information.
  

Other:

• Must be available to work during the departments normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Maintain consistent attendance and work the assigned schedule.
• Position may require occasional flexibility based on workload or department needs.

Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of: Practices and procedures pertinent to office/clerical support operations; methods of filing record keeping bookkeeping and mailing; computer operations standard software and hardware applications; the purpose and activities of the employing agency; the work unit policies and guidelines pertinent to office/clerical support operations; functions and specialized terminology associated with the work unit and agency; grammar spelling capitalization and punctuation to recognize and correct errors; procedures of manual and electronic file maintenance record keeping and mail distribution.

• Ability to: Record/sort and file/retrieve records/documents established indexing/filing systems; identify similarities and differences between two or more sets of data; problem solve; communicate in person by telephone or email; communicate effectively with work unit supervisors co-workers other agency employees and customers or visitors to exchange information; understand and apply instructions; determine course of action to correct inaccurate or incomplete records/documents; file and record information using numerical alphabetical and other records keeping systems; maintain confidentiality of materials processed; operate standard office equipment; learn and explain agency office/clerical support operations policies and guidelines; select and apply established office/clerical support policies standards and procedures.

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