Office Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:
$17.642

Job Posting:
JR2026-00027046 Office Specialist (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-26-2026

Job Description:
What We Offer:
We believe in supporting our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Tuition reimbursement program
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
Career advancement opportunities with the largest and most diverse employer in Nebraska
Training and development aligned with your career goals
Employee Assistance Program

If you're ready to get your career started with the State of Nebraska and be part of a team that makes a difference in the community, apply today!

Provide ongoing customer service and support to the Eastern Service Area foster care teams and administrator. Manage day to day clerical operations for the foster care team; maintaining a record of the IT bundle for new incoming staff, exiting staff, and current Relative Kinship support staff members; ensuring equipment being provided is accurately recorded on spreadsheet and in the Monday board; coordinating with the Administrative Specialist on ordering new equipment for the employee; maintaining an inventory of supplies the RKS team needs for day to day operations; reviewing and mailing fingerprint cards; reviewing fingerprint cards for accuracy; managing NFocus and Monday board entries, entering data to ensure cases are accurately reflected; managing receipts for credit card usage each month; consolidating the credit card and complete the process according to the timelines provided by accounting; managing accommodations needed for leadership travel; managing vehicle and mileage usage each month; consolidating the credit card and complete the process according to the timelines provided by accounting; managing accommodations needed for leadership travel; ensuring milage forms are completed and sent to the appropriate department monthly, and ensuring any corrections be researched and correct before sending out; and uploading monthly reports, medical reports, background checks, report cards, and home studies into document imaging.

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.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with Foster Care team office support. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products which includes word, excel, and PDF.

Other : Valid drivers license.

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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.