Ag Office Specialist
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Agriculture - Agency 18

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$16.277

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011192 Ag Office Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-26-2024

Job Description:
The State of Nebraska Values: Treating others with dignity & respect - Ethically sound - Customer is always the priority. This position serves the Animal and Plant Health Protection focus area, receiving all incoming phone calls, assisting with organization of division documents, and other related clerical functions.

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

The main job duties for this position include: Handle main phone line reception; Assist with Central Fee Collection scanning, indexing, and depositing agency wide; Assist agency focus areas with document processing and data indexing; Assist with document scanning and indexing; Participate in, and evaluate, process improvement efficiency projects agency wide; Assist with needed program renewals, registrations, licensing seasons for more efficient services to constituency;

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with agricultural language preferred but not required; Familiarity with the regulatory Livestock Identification Program preferred, but not required. Familiarity with OnBase preferred but not required; Public service experience preferred but not required.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Clerical Office Support Experience (i.e. typing, answering phones, filing, etc.), Basic Computer Proficiency, adept at working with the public. Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; research; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency.


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.