Ag Promotion & Development Administrative Technician

statejobs.nebraska.gov

Lincoln, NE, US
Base: $18.548; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified
Customer service via phone, email, person
Draft responses to inquiries
Compile records and create reports
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is seeking an Ag Promotion & Development Administrative Technician to provide customer service and administrative support within its Agriculture Promotion and Development Department. The role focuses on assisting program managers and specialists with various administrative tasks while offering a competitive benefits package

Job Summary

  • The Administrative Technician provides customer-facing customer service and administrative support to APD Department Program Managers and Specialists, primarily for the NextGen and Negotiations programs.
  • The role involves communicating with compassion to farmers and ranchers, providing technical and administrative support to the Nebraska Beginning Farmer Board, and managing application processes.
  • The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package including 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, state-matched retirement, tuition reimbursement, and employer-paid health insurance.

Matching Summary

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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is seeking an Ag Promotion & Development Administrative Technician to provide customer service and administrative support within its Agriculture Promotion and Development Department. The role focuses on assisting program managers and specialists with various administrative tasks while offering a competitive benefits package.

Salary

Base: $18.548; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, military leave, 156% state-matched retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, 79% employer paid health insurance, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Customer service via phone, email, person
  • Draft responses to inquiries
  • Compile records and create reports
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  • Highly detail-oriented with proofreading

Nice-to-have

  • Communicate with compassion to farmers
  • Passion for growing agriculture
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Team setting collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Coursework/training or experience in research, presentation, or publication
  • Experience in business administration, accounting, customer service, or technical support
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • One year administrative support experience preferred
  • Regular and reliable attendance required

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