Program Manager

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Economic Development - Agency 72

Location:

Omaha, NEHiring Rate:$28.375

Job Posting:

JR Program Manager (Open)
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Job Description:

Are you someone who is excited about public service and making a difference in your community? The Economic Development Manager position will oversee the work of a team responsible for distributing grant funding for various economic recovery grant programs. Under administrative direction from Division Administrator, the economic development manager coordinates the administration of and the supervision of various state and federal grant programs and performs related work as required.

DED is looking for a manager with strong communication and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and experience with grant or project management. Come join our team and help us Grow Nebraska!

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 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
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:

Trains consultants in the policies and procedures of grant management to maintain and/or improve the performance levels of the employees through exposure to job knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work in accordance with established performance standards.

Plans, assigns, and directs the work activities of consultants to facilitate the attainment of the team’s work goals to ensure the consistent application of administrative and program policies, procedures, and standards, and to facilitate coordination of the unit supervised with the activities of other staff members within the Division.

Analyzes records and reports on the status of projects to evaluate staff’s progress; implements necessary actions to ensure the goals and objectives of each project are attained.

Discusses policies and procedures to provide operational guidelines for the accomplishment of project assignments and instructs consultants on how to handle matters when existing policies, procedures, or guidelines do not cover the situation; obtains pertinent information when an issue requires expertise to provide conclusive answers.

Manages and provides oversight of federal and state grant programs. Oversees the development and maintenance of programmatic materials, documents and files.

Manages assigned set of programs and awards by reviewing expenditure and performance documentation and resolving missing, incorrect or incomplete reports. Approves payment requests. Escalates over payments, non-compliance and legal issues to assigned divisions per established procedures. Monitors issues until resolved or deferred.

Attends technical assistance sessions, site visits, events and trainings.

All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in…