DHHS Program Manager II - Occupational Licensing

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $30.500 Job Posting: JR2026-00027021 DHHS Program Manager II - Occupational Licensing (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-17-2026 Job Description: The DHHS Division of Public Health Licensing is seeking an experienced manager to oversee the credentialing of rehabilitation and community service professionals in the State of Nebraska. The Program Manager II (V78792) is responsible for the management and oversight for licensing professionals under the Uniform Credentialing Act including but not limited to: Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, Hearing Instrument Specialists, Registered Environmental Health Specialists, Respiratory Care, Dialysis Patient Care Technician, and Lead. Radon, and Asbestos occupations. Examples of Work: The successful candidate will ensure adherence to statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the Licensure Unit and will play a vital role in building and maintaining cohesion and collaboration among DHHS's licensed professions and occupations including: Developing, maintaining and supervising a strong and well-functioning team. Standardizing processes and procedures. Coordinating and working with professional boards through the Open Meetings Act. Writing legislative impact statements; developing, writing and implementing regulations. Addressing customer complaints. Using strong ethical decision-making skills, and the ability to quickly mobilize in response to changing priorities. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field and one year experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, marketing a program or service and supervising/managing staff. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience; the ability to make and implement decisions; previous experience in speaking and presenting to groups of stakeholders; the ability to work independently with minimal guidance at times. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!