Administrative Specialist I

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina’s Agriculture & Consumer Services department seeks an Administrative Specialist I to support the Food Program. You will manage daily office tasks, coordinate staff travel, handle vehicle records, and process license applications.

Role requires strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills; telework is available. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with related admin experience.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of office practices, techniques, and technology.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Food Program and divisions.
• Arrange staff travel and handle vehicle administration and data entry.
• Process license applications and maintain a licensing database.
• Provide backup for payments processing and reception duties during heavy workloads.

Skills

Office basics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office (Word Excel)

Education

HS diploma or GED + 2 yrs admin exp

Job description

AgencyDept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleAdministrative Specialist I (S)Position Number60011958GradeNC08About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.Description of WorkJob postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.This position is in the Food & Drug Protection Division. The Food & Drug Protection Division has five functioning sections, including the Food Section, the Dairy Section, the Feed Section, the Drug Section, and the Administrative Services Section. In addition, analytical support is provided to the Food & Feed Sections by the Food & Drug Protection Division’s six laboratory branches, i.e. Feed Laboratory, Fertilizer Laboratory, Food Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Residue Laboratory, and Pesticide Formulations Laboratory. The Division protects the health, welfare, and economic interests of consumers of foods, drugs, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and medical devices by ensuring, thorough inspections and analysis, that these products are wholesome and properly labeled.This position provides administrative support to the Food Program and other programs in the Division as needed. This support includes managing the day-to-day functions necessary to administer the programs of the Food Section. This support also includes arranging travel for staff, handling vehicle administration including entering information into a vehicle database, and p-card transactions. This position provides backup duties for processing payments of license applications, maintaining a licensing database to include receiving and processing new applications and renewal license forms. This position also provides administrative support to other sections during heavy workloads or employee absences and provides rotational backup for the receptionist at least twice per month or more, as needed.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $39,244 - $49,000General knowledge of office practices, techniques, and technology sufficient to perform at this level of workGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and other members of organizationProficient in Microsoft applications, including Word and ExcelAny employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he 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:Lori Lynnette ReedRecruiter Email: [e-mail]