Administrative Specialist I - Fiscal Analyst

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking state agency as a Fiscal Analyst, where your expertise in public administration and purchasing will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity of community supervision efforts. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work independently, manage essential fiscal transactions, and collaborate with various agency heads. You'll contribute to a mission that prioritizes public safety and supports offenders in making positive life changes. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

State Benefits

Telework Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public and business administration principles.
• Experience in purchasing and accounting practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Approve fiscal, budgetary, and financial transactions.
• Manage purchasing, asset management, and budget oversight.
• Work independently under supervision and guidelines.

Skills

Public Administration

Purchasing Practices

Accounting Procedures

Business Mathematics

Office Procedures

MS Office Skills

Detail Orientation

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Administrative Experience

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with experience in purchasing? Community Supervision is seeking a skilled Fiscal Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in our Judicial Division III office.

The Department of Adult Correction, Division of Community Supervision is seeking a Fiscal Analyst to join the team in the Judicial Division III office in Kernersville. The Fiscal Analyst works independently under the general supervision and guidelines set by the Judicial Division Director, and serves as the approving authority for fiscal, budgetary and financial transactions initiated by Judicial District Managers. This will include purchasing, fixed asset management, motor fleet management, oversight of telecommunications, management information systems purchasing, leases, and budget management within Community Supervision Judicial Division III, i.e. Judicial District Offices within the Piedmont-Triad area. This position works with other agency business heads and officials within Community Supervision and the Department of Adult Correction.

The mission of Community Supervision is to protect the safety of citizens in communities throughout the state by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. The primary goal of Community Supervision is to reach an equal balance of control and treatment for offenders that will positively affect their behavior and lifestyle patterns.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.

• Experience working in an office environment utilizing standard office procedures, practices, and use of typical office equipment.

• General knowledge of purchasing and accounting practices and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience maintaining effective working relationships and maintaining confidentiality

• Experience working in detail-oriented position(s).

• Demonstrated experience working independently.

• Demonstrated ability to express themselves clearly in written and verbal form

• MS Office computer skills

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be calculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity. Based on these factors, a pay increase or decrease may result.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information:Introduction to the Job ApplicationandAddressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration

• Proven experience in purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of business mathematics, and office methods and procedures

Management preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in NCFS and e-procurement systems currently utilized by the state of North Carolina.

Please list ALL previous work experience and duties in your application, so your entire work history may be taken into consideration.

Position may be eligible for telework up to two days per week, after serving a probationary period.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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years ofrelated administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We have a mission that matters! Join Us!

The NC Departmentof Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguardingand preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well asthe care,custody, andsupervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration,Compliance & Accreditation,ComprehensiveHealth Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, andRehabilitation& Reentry.

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for overseeing supervision of adult offenders on probation, parole, or post-release. The DCS mission is to ensure public safety while helping offenders make positive changes and successfully complete their supervision.

DCS collaborates closely with the NC Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, the court system as well as other state agencies, and community partners, particularly those addressing mental health, substance use, and re-entry issues faced by our returning citizens.

DCS is also responsible for the supervision of offenders whotransfer from other states through theInterstate Compact program and has oversight of the Community Service Work Program.

TheNorthCarolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) isanEqual Opportunity Employer who embraces anEmployment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.We are committed to reviewingrequests forreasonableaccommodationat any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/ licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran'sPreference mustattachaDD-214Member-4Form(Certificate of Release orDischarge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking NationalGuardPreference mustattach aNGB 23A(RPAS) if theyareacurrentmember oftheNC National Guard in good standing.If a former memberof the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not completea degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept.of Justice -Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• 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 NCDept.of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable toprovide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, pleaselog into your account and click "Application Status."If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For questions specific to this posting, please contact a Human Resources Professional at 919-920-8814. For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV help line at 855-524-5627.