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Federal Aid Administrator III Jobs in Lincoln, USA at State-of-Nebraska
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Hiring Agency:
Water, Energy, and Environment – Agency 84
Location:
Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$27.005
Job Posting:
JR Federal Aid Administrator III (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):05-16-2026
Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) is seeking a Federal Aid Administrator for our team. We are looking for a candidate who is service driven, customer focused, team oriented, loves to learn, and has a high personal standard of integrity. The candidate would develop, prepare, review, and apply for grant applications, agreements, and contracts.
Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE). At DWEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska’s air, land, water and efficient renewable energy use.
Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of DWEE:
A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
Easily accessible from I-80
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State Flexible work schedules
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
Training and development based on your career aspirations
Respected as a valued team member
DWEE has a full-time opportunity available for a Federal Aid Administrator on the Management Services Team. We are looking for a candidate who is service driven, customer focused, team oriented, loves to learn, and has a high personal standard of integrity.
What you will do:
The successful candidate would develop, prepare, review, and apply for grant applications, agreements, and contracts for the agency.
What’s in it for you:
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
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
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
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.
Location and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 100– Lincoln, NE
Work schedule:
Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation with management approval.
Job Duties:
Apply for Federal grants for the agency. Track and organize contracts.
Coordinate the Performance Partnership Grant, which is a multi-program grant that funds many of the positions and activities throughout the DWEE. Apply for all Federal grant funds for DWEE and work closely with the programs to ensure we remain in compliance with Federal requirements. Ensure timely submittal of grant applications and grant reports. Responsible for all contracting for the DWEE.Ensure that all programs are following procurement guidelines and that contracts contain required State and Federal conditions.
Review agreements and work with the programs at DWEE to develop and carry out the agreements. Work with programs to keep contracts from expiring before work is completed and make sure payment is…
Title: Federal Aid Administrator III
Company: State-of-Nebraska
Location: Lincoln, USA
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