Federal Aid Administrator II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation

• Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$22.405

Classification Salary Range:

$22.41 - $33.03

Job Posting:

JR2024-00004690 Federal Aid Administrator II (Open)

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

04-11-2024

Job Description:

Are you interested in joining the exciting and changing world of aviation? Excited about using your financial and analytical skills to make an impact on airports throughout the state? if so, consider joining the Aeronautics Division of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) as a Federal Aid Administrator II.

We reward our employee's hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%

• 13 paid holidays

• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately

• Military leave

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government

• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans

• Dental and vision insurance plans

• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy

• 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

• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay range is $22.405 - $33.028 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Job Duties:

• Manage approximately $30 Million per year in federal and state grant funds, as well as state loans, for Nebraska airports.

• Maintain individual airport financial files.

• Review invoices and other requests for grant reimbursement, verify accuracy and eligibility, create statements, and forward them to airports for approval.

• Upon receipt of airport approval, submit Statements to Aeronautics' accounting for payment.

• Draw federal funds down from the federal DELPHI payment system.

• At project completion, prepare all financial documents and obtain airport documentation to close the grant.

• Communicate effectively with co-workers, airports, consultants, contractors, and the Federal Aviation Administration.

• Mathematical accuracy as well as logical analytical thinking is critical to success in this position.

• Perform other job duties as assigned.

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:

• Experience with financial software and Excel spreadsheets.

• Demonstrated experience in communication and financial analysis.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of: theory and practice of accounting principles, practices, methods, and procedures.

• Ability to: comprehend and follow complex and technical procedures; to communicate effectively; to make relatively difficult mathematical computations; to analyze financial transactions.

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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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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