LTU Water - Systems Specialist I

City of Lincoln NE

Lincoln, NE

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$26.75–$34.15 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Asset Management, Asset Management Software, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Hardware, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Create Graphs, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Quality, Database Administration, Documentation Format, Driver's License, Email Management/Administration, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hardware Administration, Hardware Components, Hardware Installation, Identify Issues, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Operations, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Physical Science, Pivot Tables, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Public Works, Quality Control, Records Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Security Software, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Spreadsheets, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement, Urban Transportation, Water Utility, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Lincoln, NE

POSTED

3 days ago

LTU Water - Systems Specialist I

Salary

$26.75 - $34.15 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600372

Department

Transportation & Utilities Department

Division

Water

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Posting Information

Lincoln Water System is one of 11 divisions in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation, and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We feel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our teams forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment.

Position Summary

Lincoln Water System is seeking a highly organized, technically skilled, and collaborative Systems Specialist I to support critical operations across our Water Production and Distribution Sections. This is an in-office position located in Lincoln, Nebraska, where youll work closely with supervisors, field crews, and administrative staff to improve operational efficiency, maintain critical data systems, and support programs that directly impact our community. This position provides technical and administrative support to the Water Production and Distribution sections by maintaining accurate, timely, and complete records across multiple data management systems. The position ensures compliance with Federal, State, and departmental regulatory requirements through accurate documentation, data quality control, and reporting.

Successful candidates will have experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset management software, or similar database-driven platforms. Duties include entering and maintaining work order and asset data, running queries, generating reports, performing quality control checks, and troubleshooting data issues to ensure accuracy and compliance and provide training and support to sections within Lincoln Water System, including support of the Lead Service Line Replacement program. Applicants should be able to describe their level of experience managing, querying, and updating database records such as asset, laboratory, or operational databases and explain where this experience was obtained and the types of responsibilities performed. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, mail-merging, SharePoint, and other office applications is expected, along with the ability to support written communications, mailings, and organized recordkeeping.

The position also involves regular interaction with the public and internal staff, requiring strong customer service and communication skills through phone, email, and written correspondence. Additional technical skills related to computer hardware and software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting are beneficial, particularly when supporting departmental systems and security software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess and maintain a valid Nebraska Driver's License.
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Power Query.
Experience performing data quality control, complex queries, and report development.
Experience supporting regulatory or compliance-based programs.
Experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting computer hardware and software.
Experience working in a water utility, public works, or regulated environment.

This position is located at:

2021 N 27th St.

Lincoln, NE 68503

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in computer science or related field and six months experience in the use of computer equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
30 days of Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
$70,000 of Life Insurance
$1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
Optional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Allstate Voluntary Plans
Supplemental Term Life
Deferred Compensation Plans

APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

1. This application is hand scored.
1. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
1. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
1. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
1. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
1. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
1. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

Are you a high school graduate or do you have a GED?

Have you had any post-secondary education (degree, certification) program(s) related to computer sciences or physical sciences?

Course work only
Certification only
Associates degree
Bachelors degree
None

Please list degrees, certifications and/or class titles. If none, enter N/A.

Have you had any post-secondary education (degree, certification) program(s) in any other related field?

Course work only
Certification only
Associates degree
Bachelors degree
None

Please list field, degrees, certifications and/or class titles. If none, enter N/A.

Indicate your level of experience working with Excel:

No experience
Basic- I am familiar with Excel and have used it a little.
Intermediate- I can create and maintain simple spreadsheets and run routine reports.
Advanced- I can create formulas and graphs.
Expert- I can utilize complex formulas and pivot tables.

If you have experience, please list the employers or schools from the Work History and Education sections of this application where you acquired this experience. If none, enter N/A.

If you have experience, please describe your work duties. If none, enter N/A.

Indicate your level of experience in the use of computerized maintenance management systems or asset management software:

No experience
Basic- I am familiar with it and have used it a little.
Intermediate- I have at least six months of experience entering work order data or asset data and can perform simple queries with little to no assistance or need for correction.
Advanced- I can perform complex queries, set-up and export reports, and other advanced tasks within CMMS or asset systems. I assist others with simple tasks or troubleshooting the system.
Expert- I have at least one year experience configuring systems, creating workflows, and performing quality control, and have trained others in CMMS or asset management platforms.