Administrative Specialist I - Dart Center

Adult Correction; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans (NCFlex)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to provide confidential administrative support to the Facility Manager at the DART Center in Goldsboro, NC. The role requires interaction with staff at all levels, including executive leadership.

Responsibilities include interview scheduling, interview package preparation, and assisting with personnel matters while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of related administrative experience or equivalent combination.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Notary Public or able to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling candidate interviews and preparing interview packages.
• Assisting the Administrative Supervisor by providing expertise on personnel matters.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Document preparation

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division Rehabilitative and Correctional Services Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist I (S) Position Number 60056664 Grade NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This Administrative Specialist I position is located at the DART Center in Goldsboro, NC. This Administrative Specialist I position is to be the primary Administrative Support to the Facility Manager. This confidential support role will interact with personnel at all levels of the agency, including executive and senior leadership.

• Scheduling candidate interviews and preparing interview packages
• Assisting the Administrative Supervisor in assisting employees and supervisors by providing expertise regarding personnel matters.

This is a 300-bed residential treatment facility responsible for the delivery of chemical dependency treatment services to probationers sent by the courts and parolees released from the State Prison System and transitioning back into the community.

Rehabilitation and Reentry Treatment staff plans, administers, and coordinates chemical dependency screening and substance use disorder treatment services within the Department of Adult Correction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

This is an Anticipated Vacancy.

Hiring Range $39,244 - $68,679

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) / Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including managing office operations, scheduling, and maintaining filing systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities for greeting visitors, operating the switchboard, and assisting staff professionally.
• Ability to prepare, process, and manage documents, reports, interview materials, and routine personnel inquiries with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to support supervisors and staff by providing reliable, detail‑oriented assistance across multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate prior experience compiling, preparing, distributing and filing reports.
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Current Notary Public or able to obtain within 1 year of employment

Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Posting Closure

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

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