Job Description

Administrative Programs Officer I Location Lincoln, NE (Downtown area) : The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln Job Posting Hiring Rate: $20.61 Classification Salary Range: $19.63 - $28.94 Job Posting: JR2025-00001064 Administrative Programs Officer I - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-22-2025 : The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) is seeking a highly efficient, motivated person to provide direct support to the warden. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, possess strong time management skills, excellent oral and written communication, an ability to track and execute multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services can be found at: For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Mike Carr at 402-479-5812 or mike.carr@nebraska.gov. DUTIES:

• Conduct research, review and prepare reports to the warden and agency staff on internal and external matters.
• Prepare correspondence for signature of warden.
• Assist with programs: providing direct supervision during various programs; coordinate with volunteers and program staff to schedule classes and spaces; program specific class preparation, registration, and tracking.
• Preparation of the warden's monthly report.
• Process and investigate incarcerated individual to incarcerated individual correspondence requests and complete recommendation for the Warden.
• Schedule and process statements of charges.
• Process step-one grievances.
• Assist with incarcerate individual incentive program as needed.
• Investigate and process TORT claims.
• Order supplies for the administrative area.
• Represent the facility on agency committees.
• Schedule and conduct facility tours.
REQUIREMENTS: 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: Minimum 2 years of experience in a correctional environment. OTHER: Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Must have excellent organizational, team and communication skills. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Knowledge of: administration and management principles and practices; research and administrative survey techniques; business computer and communication systems; work planning and organizing; federal and State laws and regulations; Ability to: communicate in person, and by telephone, computer, email, and correspondence to exchange information and ideas and to promote agency needs, plans, and objectives; interpret program administrative requirements, policies, regulations, and other guidelines; interact with immediate supervisor and managers/employees of the employing agency, other governmental and organization representatives, and the public, to gain their cooperation and establish work relationships; conduct research activities and summarize technical data and conclusions into reports; study problem areas, analyze relevant data, and formulate alternative courses of action; interpret and apply directives and instructions pertinent to assigned work; apply management practices, theories, techniques and methodologies; learn the goals, policies, and operations of the employing agency related to assigned work. 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. 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. Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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