Broadband Grant Manager (Federal Aid Administrator I & II) at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27



Location:

Lincoln Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$22.405



Classification Salary Range:

$19.39 - $33.03



Job Posting:

JR2024-00005447 Broadband Grant Manager (Federal Aid Administrator I & II) (Open)



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Job Description:

The newly created Nebraska Broadband Office located within the Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a Grant Analyst to join our team! Under Governor Pillen's leadership, the Broadband Office was formed to create a more transparent, flexible, and proactive response for Nebraska's broadband needs.


At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we enhance the quality of life for all Nebraskans by creating innovative, convenient, and safe transportation systems that connect people and communities. Our culture is vibrant, and teammates feel valued as individuals and as part of our team. We hire good people who share our sense of pride and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans.


If unable to fill at the Federal Aid Administrator II level, we will consider applicants at the Federal Aid Administrator I level.


Pay range for Federal Aid Administrator I-level: $19.391 - $28.585 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.


Pay range for Federal Aid Administrator II-level: $22.405 - $33.028 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.


Job Duties:
•Use excellent customer service to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with team members and other customers.
•Work with a dynamic team to award and administer subgrants.
•Work with subgrantees to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.
•Monitor performance and financial status of grant-funded projects.
•Provide technical assistance to subgrantees related to administrative, programmatic, and fiscal compliance with regulations, polices and procedures, and agency standards.
•Coordinate with the team to create and submit reports to federal funders.
•Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems in a timely manner.
•Use effective oral and written communication skills.
•Apply effective time management skills.
•Perform other duties as assigned.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications:



Federal Aid Administrator I: High school education plus four years of work experience significantly related to the position's function; or Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements.


Federal Aid Administrator II: Bachelor's degree in grants management, business administration, public administration, accounting, budgeting, or a related fiscal field, and two years of experience in grant management, contract administration, accounting, budgeting, or other fiscal-related areas of work. Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.



Preferred Qualifications: Experience in state government accounting or grants management. Demonstrated experience with MS Office with advanced skills using Microsoft Excel. Experience with federal grants accounting. Experience and appreciation of collaborative, team-based work. Interest in continuous learning and growth.



Other: Valid driver's license required. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Regular and reliable attendance is required.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; budgeting techniques and methods; record keeping methods; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations; federal grants management rules and regulations.


Skill in: planning and organization, analysis and development of plans to prevent and/or address challenges; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive documents or reports; excellent written and verbal communication; Microsoft Office and Excel.


Ability to: manage time and competing priorities; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies and operating details of an accounting system; provide financial and budget recommendations; effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information and explain complex information to various audiences; work under pressure; meet deadlines; work independently; work effectively with staff in other divisions and agencies; complete accurate reports; comprehend and follow complex and technical procedures; ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents; prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment utilizing input from others.






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.



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.