Securities Administrative Specialist Senior (Administrative Programs Officer I)
State of Nebraska

Job Info

---

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Banking and Finance - Agency 19

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$20.023

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011237 Securities Administrative Specialist Senior (Administrative Programs Officer I) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-03-2024

Job Description:
Don't scroll past this amazing opportunity to work for a great team! The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) - Bureau of Securities is seeking detail oriented and great communicator to fill the role of Securities Administrative Specialist Senior in the agency. Become part of a team where you have the chance to impact the citizens and securities industry of the great State of Nebraska by protecting consumers through fair and common-sense supervision. NDBF provides an opportunity for you to make a positive difference through our important and meaningful work. For more information about NDBF, please visit our website at https://ndbf.nebraska.gov.

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

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Securities Bureau's securities exemption functions.
  
• Assess exemptions and determine compliance with relevant state and federal laws and regulations for the protection of Nebraska investors and businesses.
  
• Communicate and resolve deficiencies with issuers, compliance staff, and legal staff, including the drafting of correspondence and recommendations for department attorneys for legal action.
  
• Manage additional consumer protection functions for the Securities Bureau, including franchises, business opportunities, and loan brokers.
  
• Support other securities enforcement and legal functions, as needed.
  
• Create and distribute various reports to NDBF staff on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  
• Create, manage, and maintain files in both paper and electronic mediums.
  
• Manage and resolve errors in data imports and internal and external systems. Provide professional communication with industry personnel and the public regarding pending exemptions and other applications via telephone, email, and mail.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

*** To comply with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-1396, the position will need to complete fingerprinting with the Nebraska State Patrol within 2 weeks of hiring or as soon as practicable. Costs of fingerprinting will be paid by NDBF. ***

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: administration and management principles and practices; business operations including payroll, purchasing and inventory; research and administrative survey techniques; the principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, and fiscal control; personnel management practices; business computer and communication systems; departmental software programs/systems; technical processes and procedures; supervisory practices and techniques; work planning and organizing; federal and State laws and regulations that govern the work assigned.

Skill in: operation and maintenance of computer equipment and other office machines; using a variety of advisory and statistical data such as technical operating manuals, policies, procedures, financial and budgetary reports; prioritizing/organizing work; data analysis and problem solving.

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 policies, regulations, and other guidelines; interact with 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; prepare various budget/financial/administrative reports using computer software applications. Ability to bend, stoop, and lift at least 25 pounds on occasion.


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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.

---