Federal Aid Administrator II
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Agriculture - Agency 18

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$22.853

Job Posting:
JR2024-00007623 Federal Aid Administrator II (Open)

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Job Description:
What do you know about the Nebraska Department of Agriculture? The Department is a very diverse agency with approximately 26 different cash accounts, approximately 14 federal funds and performs similar accounting/budgeting duties for seven commodity board agencies. We are 90% regulatory and 10% promotion with 4 focus areas Food Safety Consumer Protection, Animal Plant Health Protection, Supervision, an Promotion.
The individual in this position will work with other staff to facilitate, coordinate, and administer important deadlines and reimbursements for federal activities in the Department. This position is also the primary contact and administrator of Federal ARPA funds associated with the Independent Processors Assistance Program. Majority of federal funds received by the Department are used for internal operations including LFFM, AFRPS, MFRPS, FIFRA, and NADPRP.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 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
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job duties

• Review invoices and other requests for grant reimbursement, verify accuracy and eligibility, create claims, and procurement documents.
  
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, program managers, grant recipients and Federal counterparts.
  
• Draw federal funds down from EzFed and other grant management systems.
  
• Analyze and track grant expenditures to forecast future spending and allowance within budget.
  
• Reconcile time keeping records for grant staff and Administration.
  
• Create payable and receivable documents in the state wide accounting system.
  
• Support and fill in for other general accounting and finance roles as needed.
  

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.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance 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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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