Federal Aid Administrator III at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Environment and Energy - Agency 84



Location:

Lincoln Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$25.893



Classification Salary Range:

$25.89 - $38.17



Job Posting:

JR2024-00005506 Federal Aid Administrator III (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-07-2024



Job Description:

•Conducts financial and programmatic reviews of Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) subgrantees by reviewing documents, records, journals, general ledger, and other supporting documentation to assess the accuracy and reliability of program and fiscal records. Duties require some travel to perform the on-site reviews at the sub-grantee offices throughout the state.
•Prepares detailed written reports of findings and recommendations for improvement from sub-grantee programmatic and management monitoring visits. Maintains a tracking mechanism for the receipt, review and disposition of findings identified in individual fiscal monitoring reports.
•Reviews the Certified Public Accountant audits of Weatherization Assistance Program sub-grantees for compliance with 2CFR200 and 10CFR440. Resolves questioned costs and findings of non-compliance.
•Reviews and processes the monthly reimbursement requests from Weatherization Assistance Program sub-grantees
•Provides fiscal and programmatic training and assistance to the staff of WAP sub-grantees as needed.
•Reconciles sub-grantees' budgets and expenditures with the NDEE's Accounting Division.
•Calculates aid agreement budgets for sub-grantees of each Funding Source. Assists in the review and preparation of sub-grantee aid agreement documents and amendments.
•Plans and coordinates energy grant management process, such as the annual application, monitoring, and budgeting of funds for the Weatherization Assistance Program to ensure rules and regulations are complied with.
•Maintains NDEE Building Check and Job Order (BCJO) database including adding new aid agreements, updating user roles and information, reporting database issues to the developers, and assisting with training users.
•Other duties as assigned.


Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska's environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). At NDEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska's air, land, water and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of NDEE:
•A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
•Easily accessible from I-80
•Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State
•Flexible work schedules, including potential remote work
•Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
•Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
•Training and development based on your career aspirations
•Respected as a valued team member


The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has a full-time opportunity available for a Federal Aid Administrator III in the Weatherization Assistance Program Section located in Lincoln, Nebraska.


What you will do!
You will serve as a Federal Aid Administrator in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). WAP is funded with US Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). You will be responsible for providing financial and programmatic oversight over the Nebraska Weatherization Assistance Subgrantees. This position provides essential and required monitoring of subgrantee agencies to meet federal, state and local programmatic and fiscal compliance. You will also be responsible for reviewing and understanding federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations associated with agency projects to determine their application to fiscal and grants management practices. You will also assist with providing fiscal and programmatic training.


What's in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 13 paid holidays a year. A brand-new office building in 2020 with free parking. And you will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations. 12 days of vacation during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent Teammate Benefits: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • WellNebraska Health Plan • Direct Primary Care (DPC) • Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program • Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement/Investment Plan • Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance* • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses • Direct Deposit of Payroll • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union • Deferred Compensation Plan • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave • Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave • Teammate Discount Program •
*Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
For a complete listing of job duties, requirements and to apply go to statejobs.nebraska.gov
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Location and address of position:245 Fallbrook Blvd Suite #100 - Lincoln, NE


Work schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, remote work, and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and/or with management approval.


Dress Code: Business Casual



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in grants management, business administration, public administration, accounting, budgeting, or related fiscal field, and four years' experience in grant management, contract administration, accounting, budgeting, or other fiscal related areas of work. Additional years of experience in the area listed may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis.



Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in grants management, business administration, public administration, accounting, budgeting, OR related fiscal field, and four years' experience in grant management, contract administration, accounting, budgeting, OR other fiscal related areas of work.



Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent transportation; Occasional overnight travel 5 - 10%; ability to lift 30 pounds; able to maintain regular and reliable attendance.



Knowledge of: grants and contracts processing and monitoring; accounting principles, practices, methods, and procedures; budgeting procedures; computer capabilities and applications. State and federal statutes and legislation regarding aid administration; agency and state fiscal policies, rules, and regulations.



Skills: quantitative and analytical review; planning and organizing; decision-making; effective communication.



Ability to: analyze financial transactions; work independently, with little supervision; work effectively with staff in other divisions and agencies; complete accurate reports; work under pressure; to meet deadlines.






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.


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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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