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Hiring Agency:

Economic Development - Agency 72

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$34.476

Job Posting:

JR2026-00024923 Community Development Division Administrator (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you a natural leader and looking to make a difference? The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is looking for a Community Development Division Administrator to help Grow Nebraska. As a Community Development Division Administrator, under administrative direction you will perform complex professional/managerial work in planning, organizing, and administering the Community Development Division for the Department of Economic Development. The successful candidate will participate in agency strategic planning and policy formulation impacting the agency mission to develop economic opportunities by keeping Nebraska businesses, communities, and people competitive. Plan, develop, implement and direct programs, processes, and procedures; identifies needs; and recommends new program developments. Evaluates program efficiency, prepares program reports, prepares agency legislation, and supervises division staff.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin 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

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job Duties:  Represents Community Development Division to the public. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned Community Development division staff to determine and adjust the specific staff assignments to improve their work performance, to exchange information, to explain work policies and standards, and to identify solutions to work problems. Ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, guidance and reporting requirements. Implement standard operating. Develop guidelines, rules, and regulations. Effectively communicates present program information to staff, partners, and constituents about the program. Develops, collects, analyzes, and interprets data to assess program efficiency and trends. Prepares the division’s annual work plan and strategies to maximize the development, integration, and delivery of services. Other duties as assigned within the scope of classification.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, government management, economics, accounting, marketing, teaching, or another job-related field; plus five years of job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience with State and Federal Economic Development Programs focusing on community development, specifically Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Experience with grant management and compliance/monitoring demonstrated by education, certifications, or work experience. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics or Accounting.

Other: This position will require minimal travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  Knowledge of: the principles and practices of administration, including planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, and controlling; personnel management; public planning/administration; statistical analysis; and grants administration; agency programs, organizational structures, functions, policies, procedures, communication channels, and objectives as they relate to the assigned division; the scope and impact of operations coordinated and their inter-relationship with other agency divisions; the federal and state laws/statutes related to the Department of Economic Development; State contracting regulations; and the techniques of program research, planning, and evaluation. Ability to: motivate, coordinate, and direct staff; understand and support management goals; analyze organizational and operational problems and develop efficient solutions; represent the agency and programs to gain needed support; develop effective relationships with customers/clients; coordinate administrative/program operations and activities; develop and implement program objectives and performance goals; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of constituents, partners, and audiences; develop and apply policies, procedures, and processes for division managed; assess operational efficiencies; develop strategic plans and work plans; coordinate with community leaders to identify needs and to develop related plans; engage employee ownership of work; interact with and gain cooperation of supervisors, employees, and the public; form effective partnerships; and provide leadership in achievement of a healthy economic development program.

 

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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.

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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.