Office Supervisor

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.254

Job Posting:

JR2025-00021420 Office Supervisor (Open)

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Job Description:

Examines and processes forms, applications, documents, and reports, calculates associated fees or other billings, and responds to requests and inquiries, related to permitting, licensing, application, certification, registration, or other agency program-administrative processes and operations.

Screens documents against set requirements, comparing them with established references and guidelines, and verifies their accuracy and completeness to determine eligibility for the issuance of licenses, certificates, permits, or other official documents.

In accord with clear guidelines, provides internal and external customers with information, assistance and services; explains what is required to obtain or retain state issued certification, license, registration, or services. Discusses problems or deficiencies to provide information or explain regulations and requirements.

Collects and deposits fees, issue receipts and refunds, and balances figures on monthly reports; searches for, gathers, and verifies information and documents for reports.

Prepares invoices and payment of claims, requisitions, purchase orders. Reviews and processes claims from vendors, contractors, medical providers, and others for reimbursement or payment under various state programs.

Compiles and checks documents, records, and reports to confirm accuracy, completeness, and status of information, to process requests or transactions, and/or to provide the supervisor or other employees with information.

Prepares reports, documents, and/or presentations through the manipulation of data.

Searches/identifies and summarizes pertinent data from statistical, financial, work activity, administrative, and/or program records; creates forms, documents, textual-numerical-graphic material, to assist others in collecting and presenting information for decision-making.

Enters, updates, retrieves, and deletes current and archival data, files, records, and documents within hard copy or electronic databases or other record keeping systems; maintains equipment or material procurement, tracking, inventory, or other records.

Prepares packets of information/material relative to agency activities, actions, or requests for distribution to the public, customers, clients, vendors, agency representatives, or contractors.

Coordinates people, equipment, location, and supplies for meetings, hearings, and/or conferences; prepares transportation and lodging reservations and travel vouchers.

Contacts agency or other state/local government employees to obtain operational assistance or to relay and verify information on resources available; operates specialized communication equipment (e.g., electronic, audio and/or visual devices).

Implements program-administrative service monitoring/evaluation processes to provide the means for the supervisor to determine the effectiveness of operations directed and associated problems.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. 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

Knowledge of: the practices, procedures, and equipment used in secretarial/clerical support operations; record keeping practices and database management; administrative reporting formats; customer service processes and principles; the program-administrative policies and guidelines; specialized processes and terminology associated with assigned work; grammar, punctuation, spelling, and composition for general business and specialized purposes; word and data processing software.

Ability to: communicate in person and by telephone, email, and correspondence to exchange information and ideas; interact effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds; summarize technical data and results of research and tracking activities into reports; prepare, proofread, and correct errors in information, documents, reports; understand and apply instructions and program-administrative policies and directives; implement decisions made and take actions selected by others to achieve work objectives, performance goals, and priorities; learn the organizational structure, mission, and activities of the employing agency; learn agency policies and procedures pertinent to the work assigned; maintain confidentiality; maintain accurate records and documentation.

Special Notes Applicable to Office Specialist

Some positions may require: experience and/or training that is unique to the work assigned; a specific data entry keystroke speed or word processing speed; a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation; and/or criminal history background checks and other specific background check protocols for their agency.

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Benefits

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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.