Clera home
·Dashboard

Government & Public Sector Jobs in Lincoln, NE (Now Hiring) — 109 open

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

EBT Program Specialist

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $24.862 Job Posting: JR2026-00027540 EBT Program Specialist (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no d…

Skills: Program Administration, Quality Assurance, Policy Development, Technical Assistance, Contract Management

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Business Manager III - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Senior

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $29.619 Job Posting: JR2026-00027418 Business Manager III - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open) Applications No L…

Skills: Budget Preparation, Financial Reporting, Staff Supervision, Purchasing, Inventory Management

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Budget Management & Operations Analyst

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $29.250 Job Posting: JR2026-00027512 Budget Management & Operations Analyst (Open) Applications No Longer Acce…

Skills: Fiscal Policy Coordination, Budget Execution, Operational Systems Performance Evaluation, Cost Analysis, Financial Reporting

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Human Resources Business Partner I

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $27.515 Job Posting: JR2026-00027518 Human Resources Business Partner I (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted…

Skills: Performance Management, Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, HR Policy Interpretation, Workforce Data Analysis

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Assistant District Construction Engineer - District 1

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

$31/hr–$61/hr

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $41.912 Job Posting: JR2026-00027408 Assistant District Construction Engineer - District 1 (Open) Applications No Longe…

Skills: Project Management, Construction Supervision, Civil Engineering, Public Relations, Environmental Compliance

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

MDR Accountant II

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $25.403 Job Posting: JR2026-00027531 MDR Accountant II (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date i…

Skills: Financial Analysis, Accounting Procedures, Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Highway Designer II

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $24.193 Job Posting: JR2026-00027238 Highway Designer II (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displ…

Skills: CAD Software, MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Public Health Policy Program Specialist

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $24.862 Job Posting: JR2026-00027477 Public Health Policy Program Specialist (Open) Applications No Longer Acc…

Skills: Policy Development, Process Mapping, Legislative Tracking, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Criminal History Specialist

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Entry level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: State Patrol - Agency 64 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $18.965 Job Posting: JR2026-00027371 Criminal History Specialist (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is…

Skills: Research, Data Entry, Customer Service, Database Management, Microsoft Office

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Transit Programs & Projects Coordinator

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

$27/hr–$41/hr

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $27.961 Job Posting: JR2026-00027480 Transit Programs & Projects Coordinator (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On …

Skills: Microsoft Excel, MS Office, Federal and State Regulations, Grant Management, Time Management

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - Reception and Treatment Center

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $50.000 Job Posting: JR2026-00027485 Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - Reception and Treatment Center (Evergr…

Skills: Behavioral Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Crisis Intervention, Patient Assessment, Care Plan Development

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Child Support Enforcement Supervisor

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $26.171 Job Posting: JR2026-00027483 Child Support Enforcement Supervisor (Open) Applications No Longer Accept…

Skills: Supervision, Case Management, Child Support Enforcement, Staff Development, Performance Standards

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Waiver Services Specialist

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $22.935 Job Posting: JR2026-00027441 Waiver Services Specialist (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If …

Skills: Medicaid Waiver Programs, Level Of Care Assessments, Case Management, Medical Documentation Review, Eligibility Determination

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Child Care Resource Developer

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.473 Job Posting: JR2026-00027478 Child Care Resource Developer (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (…

Skills: Contract Monitoring, Resource Development, Eligibility Determination, Case Management, Customer Service

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

HR Analyst – Classification, Compensation & Leave

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $27.515 Job Posting: JR2026-00027476 HR Analyst – Classification, Compensation & Leave (Open) Applications No …

Skills: Classification Reviews, Compensation Structures, Leave Administration, FLSA Compliance, HIPAA Compliance

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Cloud Stack Developer (Azure) - TechArch

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Senior

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $36.060 Job Posting: JR2026-00027465 Cloud Stack Developer (Azure) - TechArch (Open) Applications No Longer Ac…

Skills: Azure, Spring Boot, React, SQL Server, RESTful APIs

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Agency Legal Counsel

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

$41/hr–$62/hr

Senior

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $42.520 Job Posting: JR2026-00026511 Agency Legal Counsel (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no dat…

Skills: Legal Research, Case Preparation, Statutory Interpretation, Legislative Drafting, Administrative Law

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Economist

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Mid level

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Economic Development - Agency 72 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $27.346 Job Posting: JR2026-00026337 Economist (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed…

Skills: Program Evaluation, Policy Evaluation, Economic Forecasting, Market Research, Spatial Analysis

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska logoPonca Tribe of Nebraska

Administrative Assistant II - Facilities: Closes 7/9/26

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

$13/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

Position: Administrative Assistant II – Facilities Division: Tribal Affairs Department: Facilities Management Reports To: Director of Facilities Location: Open Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Salary: Grade 5 ($13.50 …

Skills: Office Management, Administrative Support, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Nebraska Department of Transportation logoNebraska Department of Transportation

Roadway Design Unit Head - Districts 4 and 8 (Professional Engineer II)

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

$41/hr–$61/hr

Senior

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $41.912 Job Posting: JR2026-00027442 Roadway Design Unit Head - Districts 4 and 8 (Professional Engineer II) (Open) App…

Skills: Roadway Design, Project Management, Personnel Management, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer

12345

Showing 1–20 of 109

Nebraska Department of Transportation logo

EBT Program Specialist

Nebraska Department of Transportation

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States • On-site

Apply
Mid level

Tired of cold applications?

Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.

  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Pay, Benefits, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Professional Development Opportunities
  • Posted 2d ago
  • Apply by Jul 8
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Support the Program Integrity manager in all aspects of EBT, including issuance activities, vendor contract management, and client assistance. Coordinate the development, administration, and evaluation of statewide health and human services programs.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in public administration, social sciences, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in human services. A valid driver's license and the ability to provide independent transportation are mandatory.

Full job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$24.862


Job Posting:

JR2026-00027540 EBT Program Specialist (Open)


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

07-08-2026


Job Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking motivated individuals with a passion for "helping people live better lives" to join our Office of Economic Assistance Team and fill the role of EBT Program Specialist. The essential purpose of this position is to support the Program Integrity manager with all aspects of EBT.

Under limited supervision plans and coordinates the development, administration and evaluation of a statewide health and human services program(s); serves as a resource and consultant to provide technical assistance/advice to agency staff, clients and service providers; researches and develops program policy and performs quality assurance analysis and evaluation of assigned program(s); performs related work as assigned.

“You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!”


 

As the EBT Program Specialist, you will:

Support the Program Integrity manager with all aspects of EBT including:

  • Issuance activities,
  • Assisting clients,
  • Working with EBT vendor and contracts,
  • EBT issuance oversight and evaluation,
  • Special EBT issuance and usage programs,
  • Public records requests and similar.

Hire Rate Increase July 1, 2026, to $24.862 per hour – non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Driving is Required

Location: Lincoln – Nebraska State Office Building


 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent coursework/training, in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services or other program related field. Professional experience working in a human/social service or health care agency with responsibility for planning or evaluation services, programs or operational policies and practices may substitute in lieu of the educational requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education, training, and/or experience with public assistance programs, such as SNAP, TANF, WIC, etc.
  • Experience working with contracted service vendors.
  • Experience working directly with community agencies or stakeholders and developing communication materials.
  • Experience working with and interpreting federal and state regulations.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of public administration; procedure and policy development; methods and techniques of program planning; federal and state laws, rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to health and human services programs; public funds and budgeting methods; the principles and techniques of adult learning; quality assurance mechanisms; principles and techniques of planning, monitoring and evaluating human services programs and service delivery systems.

Skill in: interpreting and/or clarifying policy to interested groups; conducting formal presentations to provide education and share information.

Ability to: plan, organize and direct a major program; work collaboratively in a team setting; analyze, develop and organize materials; establish and maintain positive relationships with agency staff, service providers/contractors, community organizations and clients; communicate electronically, on paper or in person to promote, explain, discuss, advise and interact with interested groups on various program issues and problems; prepare and review technical documents such as summaries of state and federal regulations, action plans, reports, contracts and grants; understand, interpret and apply instructions, laws, rules, policies and procedures pertinent to the program; exercise independent critical thinking skills; maintain liaison with community representatives and other governmental agencies.


 

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/


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.

Related keywords

EBTSNAPTANFWICProgram IntegrityPublic AdministrationHuman ServicesGovernment RegulationsQuality AssurancePublic Assistance ProgramsState GovernmentCase Management

About Nebraska Department of Transportation

LinkedInVisit site

Official LinkedIn account of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)

Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1895
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
LinkedIn followers
4,378

Official LinkedIn account of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). Page not monitored 24/7. For road conditions and closures, visit: 511.nebraska.gov

Offices: 1500 Highway 2, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502, US

Bridge DesignTraffic EngineeringMaterials & ResearchAeronauticsPublic InvolvementConstructionTransportationLocal Assistanceand Roadway DesignEmployee Benefits
View all jobs at Nebraska Department of Transportation

Frequently asked questions

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Lincoln, NE right now?

There are currently 109 open government & public sector positions in Lincoln, NE listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Lincoln, NE?

Companies currently hiring include Nebraska Department of Transportation, Olsson, Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Center for People, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Lincoln, NE?

Yes — 15 of the 109 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (6 remote, 9 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Lincoln, NE?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

Government & Public Sector jobs in other cities

New York, NYWashington, DCChicago, ILArlington, VAHuntsville, ALSan Diego, CALos Angeles, CAHouston, TXOrlando, FLColorado Springs, CO

Other jobs in Lincoln, NE

Customer Service & SupportHealthcareManagement & LeadershipTradesHospitalityRetailAdministrativeSocial ServicesSalesFood & Beverage

Browse more

All Government & Public Sector jobsDiscover jobs
Clera home

Your AI-talent agent. Connecting talents with dream jobs.

Earn $5,000

Tools

  • Salary Calculator
  • Resume Review
  • Startup Map

Explore

  • Jobs
  • Discover Jobs
  • Companies
  • Acquihire
  • Referral

Company

  • Manifesto
  • Engineering
  • We are hiring!
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Press

Tools

  • Salary Calculator
  • Resume Review
  • Startup Map

Explore

  • Jobs
  • Discover Jobs
  • Companies
  • Acquihire
  • Referral

Company

  • Manifesto
  • Engineering
  • We are hiring!
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Press

© 2026 Clera Labs, Inc.

PrivacyTermsBug Bounty