Administrative Specialist I (Temporary - Wilson)

State of North Carolina; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 21,715 - 26,540; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina’s Office of State Human Resources is seeking an Administrative Specialist I (S) for the Temporary Solutions division in Wilson, NC. A high school diploma or GED with two years of related administrative experience is required, with duties spanning staff support, public interaction, and office coordination.

Temporary employment offers no leave or retirement benefits; hourly pay is $20.00 depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of related administrative experience.
• Experience providing staff and management assistance to high-level administrators.
• Strong public contact and coordination of office functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff and management assistance to high-level administrators in a multi-program environment.
• Perform standardized office support and decision‑making administrative duties.
• Coordinate business functions of the unit, including HR administration and office coordination.

Skills

Public contact

Administrative support

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Grade

NC08

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities include providing staff and management assistance to high-level administrators in an organization with multiple programs/components. Tasks range from standardized office support and decision‑making administrative duties to performing operational functions. Public contact, both internal and external, is a major component, requiring interaction with program staff, unit managers, other state agencies, universities, clients, service recipients, elected/appointed representatives, and the public. These positions may coordinate business functions of the unit, including human resources administration and office coordination.

Temporary employment: no leave or retirement benefits are offered. Temporary employees working 30 or more hours per week on average may be eligible for the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor’s Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.

This temporary position is located at 4761 Ward Blvd., Wilson – Wilson County, with the Department of Health & Human Services.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Tracey Hinnant

Recruiter Email

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