The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Water, Energy, and Environment - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.005

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022565 Federal Aid Administrator II or III - Weatherization (Open)

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

02-18-2026

Job Description:

This position is a program expert and is responsible for providing programmatic and fiscal oversight over the Nebraska Weatherization Assistance Subgrantees. This position provides essential and required monitoring of subgrantee agencies to meet federal, state, and local programmatic and fiscal compliance. This position understands the significant complexities of the Weatherization Program and assists in management process including seeking funding opportunities; planning, developing, and submitting applications; budgeting and reporting; creating and awarding contracts; providing fiscal and programmatic training; and assists with program outreach.
NOTE: This position may be filled as a Federal Aid Administrator II if criteria is not met for the III level. Salary dependent on selected applicant’s qualifications and experience. Hourly Rate: Federal Aid II – $23.367 Federal Aid III – $27.005


Benefits for you!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, 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
• A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Respected as a valued team member
• Business Casual Dress Code
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – After a 6-month Original Probation Period - Flexible schedules and 10-hour workdays may be allowed with management approval

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! To apply go to statejobs.nebraska.gov
Location: 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Suite #100 – Lincoln, NE

Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and/or with management approval.

 

Job Duties:

Federal Aid Administrator II

• Conducts financial and programmatic reviews of Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) subgrantees by reviewing documents, records, journals, general ledger, and other supporting documentation to assess the accuracy and reliability of program and fiscal records.  Duties require some travel to perform the on-site reviews at the sub-grantee offices throughout the state.
• Prepares detailed written reports of findings and recommendations for improvement from sub-grantee programmatic and management monitoring visits. Maintains a tracking mechanism for the receipt, review and disposition of findings identified in individual fiscal monitoring reports.
• Reviews the Certified Public Accountant audits of Weatherization Assistance Program sub-grantees for compliance with 2CFR200 and 10CFR440.  Resolves questioned costs and findings of non-compliance.
• Reviews and processes the monthly reimbursement requests from Weatherization Assistance Program sub-grantees.
• Provides fiscal and programmatic training and assistance to the staff of WAP sub-grantees as needed. 
• Assists in maintaining DWEE’s Building Check and Job Order (BCJO) database including adding new aid agreements, updating user roles and information, reporting database issues to the developers, and assisting with training users. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Federal Aid Administrator III

• Conducts financial and programmatic reviews of Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) subgrantees by reviewing documents, records, journals, general ledger, and other supporting documentation to assess the accuracy and reliability of program and fiscal records.  Duties require some travel to perform the on-site reviews at the sub-grantee offices throughout the state.
• Prepares detailed written reports of findings and recommendations for improvement from sub-grantee programmatic and management monitoring visits. Maintains a tracking mechanism for the receipt, review and disposition of findings identified in individual fiscal monitoring reports.
• Reviews the Certified Public Accountant audits of Weatherization Assistance Program sub-grantees for compliance with 2CFR200 and 10CFR440.  Resolves questioned costs and findings of non-compliance.
• Reviews and processes the monthly reimbursement requests from Weatherization Assistance Program sub-grantees
• Provides fiscal and programmatic training and assistance to the staff of WAP sub-grantees as needed. 
• Reconciles sub-grantees’ budgets and expenditures with the DWEE’s Accounting Division.
• Calculates aid agreement budgets for sub-grantees of each Funding Source. Assists in the review and preparation of sub-grantee aid agreement documents and amendments.
• Plans and coordinates energy grant management process, such as the annual application, monitoring, and budgeting of funds for the Weatherization Assistance Program to ensure rules and regulations are complied with.
• Maintains DWEE Building Check and Job Order (BCJO) database including adding new aid agreements, updating user roles and information, reporting database issues to the developers, and assisting with training users. 
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Federal Aid Administrator II: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or other appropriate curriculum, plus two years of significantly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Federal Aid Administrator III: Bachelor’s degree in grants management, business administration, public administration, accounting, budgeting, or related fiscal field, and four years’ experience in grant management, contract administration, accounting, budgeting, or other fiscal related areas of work. Additional years of experience in the area listed may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in grants management, business administration, public administration, accounting, budgeting, OR related fiscal field, and four years’ experience in grant management, contract administration, accounting, budgeting, OR other fiscal related areas of work.

Other:

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation
• Occasional overnight travel 5 – 10%
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months
• Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: grants and contracts processing and monitoring; accounting principles, practices,

methods, and procedures; budgeting procedures; computer capabilities and applications. State and federal statutes and legislation regarding aid administration; agency and state fiscal policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills: quantitative and analytical review; planning and organizing; decision-making; effective communication

Ability to: analyze financial transactions; work independently, with little supervision; work effectively with staff in other divisions and agencies; complete accurate reports; work under pressure; to meet deadlines.

 

 

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.