Federal Aid Administrator II
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Military - Agency 31

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012248 Federal Aid Administrator II (Open Date: 12/27/2024)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-02-2025

Job Description:
Location: Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, 2433 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Job Duties:

*Plans site and desk reviews to examine compliance with appropriate grants and their guidance; reviews budgets to ensure the efficient use of funds; recommends appropriate fiscal corrections or changes for consideration by the project managers.
*Reviews, processes, and reconciles reimbursement requests for local entities assisting with any state disaster declaration.
*Performs multiple front-end processes to include but not limited to - entering data onto forms and/or databases; correspondence and contact with sub-awardees and local officials; sorting and filing correspondence and records to ensure uniform storage and generating standardized reports. Assist with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) by regularly updating the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Sub-award Reporting System (FSRS).
*Assists with state and federal audits.
*Monitors and reconciles disaster grant budgets.
*Reviews requisitions, billings, memorandums of understanding and contracts pertaining to federal or state aid for formal procedure and proper documentation.
*Reviews and interprets data on vouchers, invoices, computer printouts and other source documents, files or databases to ensure the information is accurate and complete and in compliance with established grant guidelines, policies and procedures.
*Provides technical assistance to local entities regarding submission of grant information and records keeping ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
*Acts as liaison between project officials, federal and state authorities.

Hourly Pay Rate is $22.853 - $33.688. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and experience, if approved.

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: Background check will be required. Must have a valid driver's license.

Incumbents in this position, after a successful probationary period, are assigned as an Agency Watch Officer on a rotational basis. When serving as Watch Officer, incumbent must be available in the event of an emergency on a 24-hour basis for a seven day period. Additionally, incumbents must be able to report to the NEMA office within a timely manner and be available to travel away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Normal overnight travel up to 10-15% of work schedule. Incumbent physical requirements include: the ability to move/lift/push/pull 50 lbs on occasion and the ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes.

Knowledge of to apply the principles of accounting, statistics, and fiscal management; comprehend and follow complex and technical procedures, policies and operating details of an accounting system, design reports and financial statements; operate office equipment such as personal computers, photocopiers and desk calculators, analyze data and draw conclusions; organize and present facts and information so others will understand; communicate to exchange and elicit information; grant/project management and monitoring; budgeting procedures; fiscal aspects of grant management, including accounting principles, practices, methods and procedures; research methodology and data collection and analysis; computer software applications (i.e., Smartsheets, Grants Portal and Microsoft Office).

Ability to read and interpret Federal Rules and Regulations, Federal Grant guidelines and apply them; analyze financial transactions; communicate effectively and accurately verbally and in writing; effectively manage time and assigned tasks to meet deadlines; work under pressure; work within a team.

o Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
o Thirteen paid holidays per year
o Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement, agency free parking and flexible work schedules, military leave
o 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
o Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more
o Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each.
o 156% state-matched retirement for state plans
o Stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE
o A safe and secure environment with great teammates


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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