Administrative Associate II

Department of Environmental Quality; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking an Administrative Associate II to provide office support in the Asheville Regional Office. You will handle data entry, mail processing, permit information updates, document uploads, cash management, inventory control, and fixed asset management as part of a busy administrative team.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED with one year of administrative experience (or an equivalent combination).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative office support.
• Process outgoing and incoming mail in a timely manner.
• Data entry, scanning and uploading permit information and documents.
• Assist with calendars, tracking spreadsheets, and special projects.
• Serve as backup Division phone coverage, front desk duties, and mail/check receipt.

Education

High school diploma or GED with one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Environmental Assistance , Customer Serv Job Classification Title Administrative Associate II (S) Position Number 60036145 Grade NC02

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources.

The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs.

DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system.

DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This position provides administrative office support for the Divisions in the Asheville Regional Office. The position is responsible for providing administrative functions including but not limited to data entry, processing mail, updating permit information, uploading documents, cash management, inventory control and fixed asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative office support.
• Ensure timely and detailed processing of outgoing and incoming mail.
• Responsible for data entry, scanning and uploading permit information and documents.
• Assist with calendars, tracking spreadsheets, special projects and other assignments.
• Serve as backup Division phone coverage, front desk duty, receiving mail and checks, as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $36,718.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes.

The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

DEACS’s mission is to protect and improve North Carolina’s environment and economy through customer-focused assistance, greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance, wider adoption of sustainable practices, increased recycling and reduced waste disposal, and reduced impacts from resource consumption.

DEACS is the lead state agency on pollution prevention strategies and waste reduction.

Our mission is to provide quality customer service and technical assistance that is both solution and education oriented.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Employer Information

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina.

We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree.

Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.