Federal Aid Administrator II at State of Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE



Hiring Rate:

$22.853



Job Posting:

JR2025-00013584 Federal Aid Administrator II (Open)



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Job Description:

Are you a detailed Professional with Grant Writing Experience and/or related fiscal field experience?


The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Federal Aid Administrator II to join their Office of Economic Assistance Child Care and Development Fund Team.


The Federal Aid Administrator II coordinates allocations of federal funds available to local units of government, insuring efficiency and compliance with federal laws and regulations in use of those funds; supervises record maintenance of grants; performs related work as required.


"You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!"



The Federal Aid Administrator II:

• Plans and participates in various phases of the grant management process, such as the application, monitoring, and budgeting of funds to ensure rules and regulations are complied with.
  
  


• Provides technical assistance to other agency staff in proposing projects and developing legal and financial support documents to ensure guidelines and deadlines are met.
  
  


• Reviews statutes, rules, and regulations associated with agency projects to determine their application to fiscal and grants management practices.
  
  


• Plans audit procedures and reviews budgets to ensure the efficient use of funds; recommends appropriate fiscal corrections or changes for consideration by the project manager.
  
  


• Assists agency staff in maintaining and updating various federally funded activities and in writing extensive activity and progress reports.
  
  


• Other duties as required.

Hiring rate: $22.853 per hour - non-exempt


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Dress Attire: Business Casual



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis



Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the DHHS child care system.

• Experience with Grants, budgets and audits. four years' experience in grant management, contract administration, accounting, budgeting, OR other fiscal related areas of work.

• Bachelor's degree in grants management, business administration, public administration, accounting, budgeting, OR related fiscal field.

Other:Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation for work-related travel.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with a variety of people are required. Must have basic math, strong computer, excel experience, keyboarding, organization, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to read, understand, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies. Experience with grants, budgeting and research. Experience in community engagement and presenting.

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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