Administrative Programs Officer

Administrative Programs Officer

The Department of Administrative Services is currently seeking an Administrative Programs Officer to join their team. The Administrative Programs Officer supports the functions of Department of Administrative Services - Office of Risk Management including the following programs: state insurance, state workers' compensation, and claims against the State of Nebraska.

Job duties include assisting with all stages of the claims process, including communication with claimants and the named agency, official correspondence, and State Claims Board hearings. On insurance matters, the Administrative Programs Officer will coordinate with agencies on annual insurance renewals and insurance inquiries, such as certificates of insurance and vehicle & property coverage questions or carrier audits. Other duties will include processing invoices for payment in OnBase, uploading contracts, and running and evaluating Risk Management data and reports. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in public or business administration, accounting, or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative, business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical, financial, program, or administrative data; or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, experience with state or public sector operations, general knowledge of state agencies, and experience in risk management, insurance administration, claims handling, or government program administration.

Other requirements include regular and reliable attendance.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include understanding of the State Tort Claims Act and Miscellaneous Claims Act, some understanding of property, casualty and liability insurance programs, some knowledge of payment processing, as well as procurement and/or contract management within the State, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, competence of or the ability to learn Risk Management Information System (RMIS) for claims management, competence of or the ability to learn OnBase and E1/JD Edwards preferable, ability to work proactively under limited supervision, analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and attention to detail.