Office Specialist

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engineers and Architects Board in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Office Specialist to handle data entry for applications and coordinate the licensure process for the Board of Engineers and Architects, the Board of Geologists, and the State Board of Landscape Architects. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, communicating status, handling inquiries, and supporting board meetings.

Strong communication and organizational skills required; familiarity with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat is

Qualifications

• Coursework or training in administrative/office support functions.
• Experience in customer service or public contact; applying criteria/regulations.
• Ability to operate personal computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Enters and conducts an initial review of applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicates to the applicant the status of their application.
• Responds to general inquiries regarding licensure and organizational requirements by phone or email.
• Assists with setup and teardown after board meetings.
• Other general customer service tasks as assigned.
• Some financial tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Administrative/office support

Education

Administrative/office support coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Database experience

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Engineers and Architects Board - Agency 58

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $17.642

Job Posting: JR2026-00029908 Office Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-02-2026

Do you thrive on multitasking, are detail-oriented, and have great verbal and written communication skills? Do you enjoy working independently, as well as being a team member?

The Board of Engineers and Architects is seeking an Office Specialist to perform data entry for applications and coordinate the application process for the Board of Engineers and Architects, the Board of Geologists, and the State Board of Landscape Architects.

The three boards are the licensing and regulatory authorities for engineers, architects, geologists, and landscape architects, as well as organizations offering architectural, engineering, and/or geologic services in the state.

Job Duties

• Enters and conducts an initial review of applications for accuracy and completeness against current requirements for intern enrollment and licensure.
• Communicates to the applicant the status of their application
• Responds to general inquiries regarding licensure and organizational requirements both over the phone and by email
• Assists with setup and teardown after board meetings
• Other general customer service tasks as assigned
• Some financial tasks as assigned

To learn more about the boards, visit the Boards' websites at ea.nebraska.gov, nebog.nebraska.gov, and nsbla.nebraska.gov.

Qualifications / Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Database experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Computer and database skills

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Benefits

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