IT Applications Supervisor
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$36.417

Job Posting:
JR2026-00024326 IT Applications Supervisor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-02-2026

Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers:
• medical/dental/vision
• $20,000 free basic life insurance
• state-matched 156% retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays
• earned paid vacation and sick leave
• and more

Under limited supervision, this classification level is responsible for leading a team of Application Analysts, Data Analysts and Database Analysts in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects and activities associated with the Judicial Branch's information technology needs. Responsibilities may include overseeing network administration, cybersecurity program architecture, configuration, and maintenance; monitoring system performance; providing technical resolutions for complex cybersecurity issues; training staff; and providing program policy recommendations to senior management.

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Minimum Starting salary: $75,746.52 per year

Job Duties

1. Supervises State/Contracted staff, which includes: prioritizing, assigning and scheduling work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are educated; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, and maintain a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

2. Prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates IT-related projects, which includes: assessing organizational needs; establishing timelines and work plans; establishing and monitoring a budget; assigning tasks; monitoring progress; identifying and removing project barriers; preparing progress reports; and managing the work of external contractors and consultants which includes negotiating and monitoring work contracts.

3. Recommends, develops, and maintains policies and procedures for assigned applications, systems, or networks to align with Supreme Court/Statutory requirements or Judicial Branch Administrative policies

4. Conducts analysis, conducts research and makes recommendations for unit's budget, staffing, and resources needs.

5. Creates or guides the development of instructional materials to assist users in using various software and coordinates training for on-going support of information technology; Attends, participates, and presents in a variety of intra-agency meetings.

6. Acts as the liaison with IT Staff of other State/Federal agencies (including State Auditors, Law Enforcement, etc.) to provide information about, make decisions about and coordinate projects with other systems; Attends, participates, and presents in a variety of inter-agency meetings, State conferences/ workshops, and other professional exchanges to represent the Administrative Office of Courts and Probation IT Division.

7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Functional Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

The above essential duties represent only the key areas of responsibilities.

• Develops and monitors policy, procedures, and protocols related to information technology applications to include database or data administration.
  
• Oversees the development, maintenance, and operations of statewide case management system.
  
• Develops and oversees testing protocol.
  
• Provides support for databases, which includes: upgrades, backups, and maintenance.
  
• Develops and implements strategies for server management including monitoring performance; preventative maintenance, problem avoidance, and troubleshooting.
  

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  
• 7 years of related experience
  
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
  

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Minimum Starting salary: $75,746.52 per year

Knowledge

• Personnel management principles and practices
  
• Project management principles and practices
  
• Applicable applications and software systems
  
• Network design, maintenance, and implementation practices and procedures
  
• Diagnostic analyzer tools and equipment
  
• Troubleshooting techniques and methods
  
• Network operating systems
  
• Database management and/or administration principles
  
• Contract language and negotiation techniques
  
• State Legislative bills/statutes
  
• Budget/audit management
  

Skills

• Monitoring and evaluating subordinate staff
  
• Prioritizing and assigning work
  
• Coaching and developing others
  
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing activities and assignments
  
• Developing objectives and strategies
  
• Designing, installing and maintaining networks
  
• Utilizing complex diagnostic analyzers and related equipment and tools
  
• Troubleshooting complex IT issues
  
• Preparing long-term plans, contracts, and operational reports
  
• Utilizing, managing, and administering databases
  
• Negotiating contracts
  
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
  
• Reviewing Legislative bills and researching State statutes
  
• Preparing budgets
  
• Providing information for State Audits
  

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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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.

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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.

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