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Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28



Location:

Norfolk, NE



Hiring Rate:

$24.297



Job Posting:

JR2024-00012153 BUSINESS MANAGER II (Open)



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Job Description:

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Wage: $24.297/hour. PLUS $3 differential for every hour worked- $27.297


Under limited supervision, will independently manage facility accounting and financial activities. This includes but not limited to managing business affairs of various programs, administrative operations, and associated policies, processes, budgets and actions that directly affect the overall mission and goals of the facility. Advises Facility Administrator of operational practices and policy issues and facility fiscal updates and projections. Fiscal management including fixed assets, inventory and contract management. Oversee and manage accounting and supply departments. Participate in long-range planning and development of future strategies for financial operational success & efficiency. Will plan and direct facility operations in fiscal, purchasing information/communication systems and public relations to ensure effective and efficient operations. Review management proposals, obtains legal advice and budgetary impact statements, and synthesizes advisory opinions and recommendations for Facility Administrator to ensure their compliance with legislation and regulations. Prepares bid specifications, obtains quotes and evaluates bids, monitors contract compliance; resolves discrepancies or administrative problems with managers, Agency, contract bidders and vendors. Develop budgets and proposals & coordinates the preparation and integration of budgetary requests to submit for management approval and establish fiscal guidance and control for an operational period. Develops and implements financial reporting systems to comply with State & Federal auditing and reporting requirements.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing program administrative or business financial functions. Experience may substitute for education on year-for-year basis.



Knowledge of: governmental organizations and administrative procedures; project management; the principles and practices of budgeting and accounting; personnel management practices; public relations principles and techniques; the inter-relationships among various operations and groups served; federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines; legislative processes; advise and guide representatives of other agencies and government officials in solving problems; develop functional objectives; performance goals and criteria, and priorities, computerized business systems; and general accounting systems



Skill in: Operation and management of computer equipment and other office machines; developing work and resources usage plans, initiating cost reduction measures, and implementing performance improvement actions' prioritizing/organizing work; data analysis and problem solving.



Ability to: Organize and present facts and opinions to exchange information and ideas and to effectively communicate in promoting agency needs, plans and objectives; conduct research activities, summarize technical data and conclusions into reports; plan, organize, and control the work of others; apply management practices, theories, techniques, and methodologies to assigned responsibilities and leadership requirements; analyze data and draw conclusions; learn agency programs, functions, policies, procedures, processes, communications channels, and objectives related to assigned responsibilities; manage multiple assignments in accordance with defined work priorities and due dates; negotiate for personnel, financial and technology resources.






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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