Administrative Specialist I

Agriculture & Consumer Services; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The NCDA CS Agronomic Services Division is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to join its administration team, reporting to the Administrative Officer I. This role supports HR hiring, procurement, and inventory management for division vehicles, office supplies, and equipment, while serving clients through the public portal and coordinating with the division's Webmaster for improvements.

The position emphasizes safety program participation under the Public Sector Star Safety Program and

Qualifications

• Communicates clearly and accurately in both spoken and written formats.
• Experience in office management tasks, including organizing information and maintaining records.
• Experience in human resources and purchasing procedures.
• Experience leading and working in a team environment.
• Experience working with Workday, NC E-procurement, Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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 to help them access reports via the division’s public portal (PALS) and relay feedback to the Webmaster for improvements.
• Assist with safety management responsibilities to support the Agronomic Division’s Public Sector Star Safety Program.

Skills

Communication

Office management

Teamwork

Data analysis

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

NC E-procurement

Excel

Job description

About Us

The 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 Work

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 Preferences

Recruitment Range- $39,244-$48,000

• Communicates 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 procedures
• Experience 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or 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.

Additional Information

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.

All job postings close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919‑707‑3201.