Administrative Specialist I

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT is seeking an Administrative Specialist I in Jones County, NC. This full-time role supports administrative, program, and technical operations with a focus on payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, and records management.

Strong MS Office and SAP skills are required, along with reliable communication and the ability to handle mail and filing tasks. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of related administrative experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with two years of related administrative experience or equivalent.
• Experience with payroll processing, records management, and filing systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and SAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication, proofreading, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, inventory, purchase orders, and accounts payable in SAP.
• Handle typing of correspondence, filing, and mail management.
• Answer phones and route calls; take messages as needed.
• Maintain records and reports; prepare documentation with accuracy.
• Assist with special projects and routine administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

SAP

Windows OS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Specialist I# State of North Carolina Careers## Administrative Specialist IApply: Jones County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 14, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR-127731**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division****Job Classification Title**Administrative Specialist I (S)**Position Number****Grade**NC08**About Us**It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. Position 60016701 will be filled with this requisition. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This position performs a variety of office assistant tasks in support of administrative, program, or technical operations. The duties of this position include a diversity of records, reports, and filing activities, public contact, answering telephone, directing calls to appropriate person and taking messages. Good communication skills are necessary. The candidate in this position will process payroll, inventory, purchase orders, and accounts payable through SAP; personnel and other office duties such as typing correspondence, filing and handling of incoming and outgoing mail. Must have knowledge and use of office equipment and related computer technology (Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and SAP). This position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Management prefers applicants with the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC08 / $39,244 - $68,679 **Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Customer service experience, including resolving customer issues.* Experience with Microsoft Office using programs such as Access, Word, and Excel.* Experience completing and/or maintaining records and reports* Experience in record keeping.* Experience with letter writing, using correct spelling, punctuation, and proofreading **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 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.** **In accordance with the Governor’s** **Executive Order 303****, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.** **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.****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:**Niki Bell**Email:**[e-mail]