Office Specialist

Office Specialist (Open)

Location:

Lincoln, NE | Salary: $17.642/hr | Job

• Provide information to customers by phone, e-mail, and in person concerning game laws, regulations, season dates, application processes, and educational literature.
• Maintain databases, run reports, issue and keep files for multiple Divisional issued permits.
• Process employee expense reimbursements for the division and prepare and audit invoices for payment.
• Obtain travel authorization for staff and assist with their travel arrangements.
• Perform word‑processing requests, including letters, memos, reports, assist with mailings and photocopy requests for assigned staff.
• Potential to serve as backup for entry of commodity requisitions and Permanent Payroll into the state accounting system for approval.
• Assist with Divisional inventory, surplus, and general statewide office support as assigned.

• Minimum qualifications:
  
  Coursework or training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; 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.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  Organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access) needed to create and maintain databases; ability to communicate effectively with agency staff and supply needed reports to administrators and meet associated deadlines.
• Applicants with a general knowledge of the agency’s mission and basic wildlife management principles are preferred but not required.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

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.