Federal Aid Administrator II

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

6d•$23

About The Position

If you're interested in a career that truly makes an impact on Nebraska, come join our team at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) as a Federal Aid Administrator II in our Local Assistance Division! In this role, you will work closely with dozens of public transit agencies across the state to support access to transportation services for everyone, including the elderly and disabled. We reward our employees' 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 • Free parking

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with MS Office with advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with federal and state regulations.
Experience and appreciation of collaborative, team-based work.
Interest in continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities

Use excellent customer service to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with team members and Public Transit subrecipients across the state.
Support our Financial Oversight unit to monitor the performance and financial status of grant-funded projects.
Provide technical assistance to subgrantees related to administrative, programmatic, and fiscal compliance with regulations, policies and procedures, and agency standards.
Work with State and Federal Transit grant programs to monitor and track expenses related to operating and non-operating expenses, and procurement to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and/or grant requirements.
You will be trained to better understand and interpret the Federal Transit Administration grant programs, Federal regulations, and applicable reporting guidelines.
Responsible for effectively and efficiently tracking and manipulating data to report operating and safety statistics monthly to the National Transit Database; This will encompass Public Transit across the state.
Support our Financial Oversight unit to monitor the performance and financial status of grant-funded projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
Free parking