Office Specialist – Purchasing – Central Office

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.254

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020738 Office Specialist – Purchasing – Central Office (Open)

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

11-25-2025

Job Description:

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a new teammate to join its highly motivated, detail-oriented, efficiency-driven mission, which is to keep our staff and facilities safe and well-supplied. Our team encourages teammates to have a positive impact on our agency and programs.

The State of Nebraska can offer you:

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% 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) eligible through the federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service - service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov

DUTIES:

• Provide a variety of procurement support functions to NDCS facilities and other teammates.
• Enter, track and receive purchase orders using the State of Nebraska’s Payroll and Financial Center (PFC).
• Interact with NDCS Accounting and other customers (internal and external) to ensure a seamless acquisition and payment experience.
• Assist with compliance and transparency protocols, reporting, and system research for problem resolution.
• Maintain files, both hard copy and electronic.
• Perform various tasks to assist with document preparation.
• Deliver quality administrative support while following proper procedures and policies.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment with sharp attention to detail and accuracy.
Provide excellent customer service and rapport with NDCS teammates and other staff through clear and effective communication.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers, software and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR Experience in office support services or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers, software and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Office applications, minimum two years’ experience/training/education in administrative/office/secretarial support function, excellent communication and customer service skills.

Other: Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: physical exam/screening, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program.

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.