Administrative Team Lead

State of North Carolina; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Administrative Associate II (S) to provide administrative office support within the Division of Environmental and Customer Assistance. Responsibilities include data entry, processing mail, updating permit information, uploading documents, cash handling, inventory control, and fixed asset management.

This role supports calendars, tracking spreadsheets, special projects, and serves as backup front desk coverage;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative office support.
• Process outgoing and incoming mail with timeliness and attention to detail.
• Data entry and uploading of permit information and documents.
• Assist with calendars, tracking spreadsheets, and special projects.
• Serve as backup Division phone coverage and front desk duties.
• Lead capacity in the absence of the office manager.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of North Carolina

Oct 23, 2026

$31,200 - $44,299/year

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Environmental Assistance , Customer Serv

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate II (S)

Position Number

60036133

Grade

NC02

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This position provides administrative office support for the Division of Environmental and Customer Assistance. The position is responsible for providing administrative functions including but not limited to data entry, processing mail, updating permit information, uploading documents, cash management, inventory control, and fixed asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative office support.

Ensure timely and detailed processing of outgoing and incoming mail.

Responsible for data entry, scanning and uploading permit information and documents.

Assist with calendars, tracking spreadsheets, special projects and other assignments.

Serve as backup Division phone coverage, front desk duty, receiving mail and checks, as assigned.

Serve in lead capacity over the assigned regional office in the absence of the office manager.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $44,299.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.Jobposting detailswill no longer be available afterthe positioncloses.

Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

The mission of the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) is to protect and improve North Carolina’s environment and economy through customer focused assistance, greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance, wider adoption of sustainable practices, increased recycling and reduced waste disposal and reduced impacts from resource consumption. The goal is to improve quality customer service information and assistance that is both solution and education oriented. Regional Office Administration and Operations provide regional support and monitoring of environmental regulations and enforcements to ensure that the natural resources of North Carolina are protected. These offices are located throughout the state providing services to all 100 counties and 532 incorporated municipalities in various environmental programs depending on the region. DEQ ‘s divisions and programs are multidisciplinary, interrelated and dynamic. The main purpose of the Environmental Assistance and Customer Service staff at the regional office is to provide operational, logistical and administrative support to the professional and technical staff of the various environmental programs located at each regional office.

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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 or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an 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.

Providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of ALL North Carolinians.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality safeguards the state's environmental resources through regulatory programs, technical assistance, and educational initiatives for sustainable stewardship.

Government Administration

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Government agency Founded 1989

Team growth

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