Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33



Location:

Crawford, NE



Hiring Rate:

$18.811



Job Posting:

JR2024-00012285 Administrative Assistant I (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-13-2025



Job Description:

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking for a dynamic, passionate and collaborative individual for the Administrative Specialist position at historic Fort Robinson State Park. In this position you will assist the Superintendent II with oversight of the office and administrative operations for Fort Robinson State Park as well as the Northwest Regional Superintendent with regional operations. Join our team to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy. Nebraska's amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!


JOB DUTIES:
•Assist the Regional Superintendent with regional administrative duties as needed.
•Assist the Superintendent II with day-to-day oversight of Fort Robinson State Park's office operations and accounts payable to include invoice and purchase logs.
•Provide park information and related services to visitors and coordinate internal and external communication with parks administration and park staff.
•Assist the Superintendent II in hiring, training and overseeing park office staff, prepare work assignments, schedules, and monitor operations.
•Creates, compiles and interprets internal and external documents, records, forms, data, and other information needed by park superintendents for decision making, administrative directives, informational summaries, budgeting and staffing.
•Operates, coordinates implementation, ordering, provides periodic updates and changes in procedures related to office equipment, online POS and reservation systems, PCI compliance and other related office operation tools.
•Creates forms, spreadsheets, timesheets, schedules, logs, and documents related to office operations.
•Oversee the processing of seasonal employee time sheets and prepare document packets related to seasonal hiring.
•Assist in planning and conducting park special event programs.
•Perform related work as required along with any other duties as assigned.


What we can offer you:
•Hands-on training and opportunities for professional growth and development
•Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.
•Most of all a fun and flexible workplace!



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing work assigned, office management and record keeping methods and practices, administrative report preparation practices, research and administrative survey techniques, and business computer and communication systems.


• File, maintain, and retrieve records using established computer systems, handle multiple tasks, and operate computer, reservation, and POS systems.


• Interact with immediate supervisor and senior managers, employees and the public to gain their cooperation and to establish work relationships.


• Formulate and recommend modifications to operational directives to attain agency goals.


• Apply management practices, techniques, and methodologies to assigned activities.


• Collect, assemble, and analyze facts and draw conclusions to recommend solutions to problems.


• Organize and present facts and opinions to managers and groups.


• Learn the structure, functions, goals and policies of the employing agency.


• Ability to be flexible with hours and work weekends and holidays.

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 in a field related to the programs or functions of the employing agency.


Additional training upon employment may be assigned. A valid driver's license is required.






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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



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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