Job Description

Posting number: 202600619

Department: Lincoln Fire and Rescue

Division: Administration

Job classification: Administrative Officer (City)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Accounting and Finance, Management, Executive Management, Customer Service, Business, Communications, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Make an impact across Lincoln Fire and Rescue. The LFR Administrative Officer plays a key role in supporting department operations through leadership, organization, and strategic coordination. This position oversees administrative functions, manages budgets and records, coordinates contracts and grant programs, and works closely with department leadership, elected officials, and community partners to help achieve departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, records, and other department documents.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and provide recommendations to support decision-making.
• Develop, monitor, and track departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial projections.
• Coordinate grant programs, contracts, and interlocal agreements.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with records retention and other administrative requirements.
• Supervise clerical support staff, assign workloads, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate projects and monitor workflows to ensure deadlines and priorities are met.
• Assist with annual reports, budget presentations, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments, elected officials, and external stakeholders to support departmental objectives.

Learn more about Lincoln Fire and Rescue here: Lincoln Fire & Rescue – City of Lincoln, NE

Supplemental information

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or related field plus six years of experience in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.