DHHS Administrator I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$32.789

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022825 DHHS Administrator I (Open)

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

02-13-2026

Job Description:

Are you a compassionate, result-driven professional with the skills necessary to provide leadership within an organization that helps children and families care for themselves, resulting in healthier families and safer, more prosperous communities? If so, WE NEED YOU! Join a dedicated team working together to make a positive impact with families.

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a Child Support Administrator I for the Office of Economic Assistance. This position provides leadership as a member of the child support administrative team and provides direction for several child support units within Central Office.

Do you have experience in management, interpreting and complying with federal and state regulations, as well progressive experience working in the child support program?? If so, apply today! Tell us about these experiences on your application and in your resume, we are excited to read about you and to meet you!!

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

 

As the Child Support Administrator, you will:

• Provide leadership as a member of the child support administrative team and direction for several child support units within Central Office.

• Lead efforts with subordinate managers to plan, organize, implement, and monitor projects to increase performance and meet operational goals.

• Collaborate and communicate with administration and staff for developing and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.

• Work with other leaders to integrate child support services with all programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.

• Create a stable and positive environment for staff.

• Build and maintain positive team environments both internally and externally to ensure the provision of quality programs and services to the public.

• Develop and implement quality enhancing program policies, procedures, and plans to evaluate program performance and service delivery.

• Develop and implement action plans to address areas of improvement to ensure clients' needs are met and compliant with program and funding requirements.

Hire rate: $32.789 per hour – Exempt

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

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Location – Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, human development, public health, behavioral science, law, finance, human resources or other program related field AND two years of experience in a field related to the assigned program area including supervisory experience; OR a Master's degree in any of the above-mentioned fields. Experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years’ experience in management.

• Progressive experience in work related to the child support program.

• Experience interpreting and complying with federal and state regulations.

• Experience in research, monitoring, budgeting, and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to support a culture where employees are highly motivated, energetic, excited and enthusiastic. Motivates others by demonstrating pride, enthusiasm and passion; celebrates success and gives credit to others; exhibits optimism and vigor. Establish and effectively communicate the vision for the program; inspire and motivate entire units within the organization; design practices, processes and procedures which allow managing from a distance; use logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; clearly assign responsibilities for decisions and tasks; set clear objectives and measures; monitor process, progress and results; and design methods for providing feedback.

 

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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.