Business Officer II

Department of Administration; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 annual paid holidays

Health Insurance and Supplemental Ben.

NC State Retirement Plan

Job summary

Department of Administration in Raleigh, NC seeks a Deputy Director for the State Surplus Property division to lead strategic operations, oversee procurement, budgeting, and asset disposal, and ensure compliance across participating entities.

The role demands strong leadership, policy interpretation, and advanced communication skills to serve as a primary liaison with agencies and public partners. Travel and notary certification readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of business administration, finance, procurement, and inventory control systems
• Strong leadership and supervisory ability, including managing managers and resolving complex personnel issues
• Policy interpretation and strategic planning skills
• Advanced communication and customer service skills
• Technical and analytical proficiency, including automation, telecommunications, and data systems
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations related to state surplus property

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Division of Surplus, serving as key advisor to the Director
• Shape division‑wide policy and procedure through development, interpretation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee major business functions including procurement review, budgeting, contract management, inventory systems, and auctions
• Champion customer service excellence and serve as a primary liaison to agencies, institutions, and public partners
• Provide leadership of division personnel by supervising managers, guiding staffing and performance management processes, resolving complex HR matters, and ensuring team have the resources and direction needed to achieve organizational goals
• Direct statewide surplus property operations, ensuring compliant transfer, sale, and disposal processes for all participating government entities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment

Job description

Agency Dept of Administration Division Surplus Property Job Classification Title Business Officer II (NS) Position Number 60014153 Grade NC17

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Deputy Director for our State Surplus Property division. This division offers surplus property received from state agencies and the UNC University System to other state agencies in need, and/ or sells property to qualifying non-profit organizations and the public. This division is the median through which all state surplus property is disposed of by transfer, trade-in, recycle, sale or scrap.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Division of Surplus, serving as key advisor to the Director.
• Shape division‑wide policy and procedure through development, interpretation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee major business functions including procurement review, budgeting, contract management, inventory systems, and auctions.
• Champion customer service excellence and serve as a primary liaison to agencies, institutions, and public partners.
• Provide leadership of division personnel by supervising managers, guiding staffing and performance management processes, resolving complex HR matters, and ensuring team have the resources and direction needed to achieve organizational goals.
• Direct statewide surplus property operations, ensuring compliant transfer, sale, and disposal processes for all participating government entities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $84,227 Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $84,227

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

Comprehensive knowledge of business administration, finance, procurement, and inventory control systems

Strong leadership and supervisory ability, including managing managers and resolving complex personnel issues

Policy interpretation and strategic planning skills

Advanced communication and customer service skills

Technical and analytical proficiency, including automation, telecommunications, and data systems

Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations related to state surplus property.

Necessary Requirements

• Valid NC driver’s license.
• Clean driving record with no more than one minor infraction in the past five years.
• Out of state applicants must have a valid driver’s license or acquire a NC driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Candidate must present proof of a valid license and proof of an acceptable driving record upon hiring.
• Travel required, including occasionally attending a Saturday auction.
• Notary public certification or ability to become a notary public within 6 months of employment.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive related experience, two years of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Incentives

We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family‑friendly benefits including:

• 12 annual paid holidays
• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement Plan

Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact.

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.

Contact Information

NC Department of Administration Human Resources Management Office Attn: Human Resources Specialist 325 N Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC27699-1322 Phone: [phone]

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

Permanent, temporary, and time‑limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.