Administrative Specialist I

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina’s Agriculture & Consumer Services division seeks an Administrative Specialist I to support HR hiring information, procurement, and inventory management for the Agronomic Division. You will interact with clients to assist them accessing reports via the division portal and relay feedback for website improvements.

The role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, with specific duties in purchasing, records management, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in human resources and purchasing procedures.
• Experience organizing information, maintaining records, analyzing data, and using office equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Administrative Officer I with human resource hiring information and actions.
• Support procurement and purchasing activities.
• Provide inventory management of division vehicles, office supplies, computers/copiers, scanners, etc.

Skills

Communication

Office management

HR & Purchasing procedures

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

NC E-procurement

Excel

Job description

AgencyDept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleAdministrative Specialist I (S)Position Number60011774GradeNC08About 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 WorkPlease note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.The NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division provides statewide diagnostic and advisory services that increase agricultural productivity, promote responsible land management, and safeguard environmental quality. The Division is comprised of three laboratory sections and a field services section with a combined total of 61 full-time employees. The Agronomic Division maintains a very active, employee-led safety program and is recognized as a Public-Sector Star site by the NC Department of Labor.The division is currently offering a great opportunity to join its administration team.As an Administrative Specialist I you will report directly to the Administrative Officer I for the Agronomic Division and work with a team of six employees. In this role, you will:• Support the Administrative Officer I as related to human resource hiring information and actions• Support the Administrative Officer I as related to procurement and purchasing• Provide inventory management of division vehicles, office supplies, and computers/copiers, scanners, etc.• Communicate with clients (phone, email, face-to-face) to help them access reports via the division’s public portal (PALS), complete online submissions and find information on our website. Based on these interactions, you will relay feedback from clients to our Webmaster for improvements.In addition, the employee has safety management responsibilities to help support the Agronomic Division’s Public Sector Star Safety Program.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range- $39,244-$48,000Communicates clearly and accurately in both spoken and written formats; writes clearly and effectively, adjusting language to meet audience needs and using proper grammar and structure.Experienced in office management tasks, including organizing information, maintaining records, analyzing data, and using office equipment and software.Experience in human resources and purchasing proceduresExperience leading and working in a team environment to achieve shared goals.Experience working with Workday, NC E-procurement, Excel spreadsheets.Any 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:Toni Lynn TooleyRecruiter Email: [e-mail]