Data Clerk

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Administrative Support position. The successful candidate will manage data entry, assist visitors, and handle communications using Microsoft Office tools. A high school diploma or GED and administrative experience are required. This full-time role offers state benefits, including health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

Employee health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Community service leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience.
• Experience in data collection and information management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into the information management system.
• Answer inquiries on the Tarheel Challenge website.
• Assist with incoming telephone calls and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Data collection

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description of Work

This position will have contact with applicants and applicant families of the program. This employee collects all authorized information without duplication and is responsible for entering data into the information management system using a desktop computer.

This position will have direct contact with visitors entering the Academy and provides or directs to information regarding the program. The employee is responsible for contacting government agencies and judicial systems as needed for candidate records; This position is also responsible for producing reports and updating records as directed by the office manager while following all guidelines governing confidentiality of personal data when working with records and reports.

This position is responsible for answering inquiries on the Tarheel Challenge website and drafting correspondence to applicants and applicant guardians as needed and directed by the supervisor using Microsoft Office software. This position will receive incoming telephone calls and route them as needed and assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

A successful candidate must possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form to the public and employees and be able to establish effective working relationships with staff and the public.

About The NC National Guard

The NCNG is a military force comprised of citizen Soldiers and Airmen sworn to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the State of North Carolina.

About The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy

The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) is a quasi-military style resident program for at risk youth in the ages of 16-18. Sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, the TCA mission is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in data collection and storage, printing and organizing information.
• Experience with one of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, outlook)
• Experience in an office setting using office equipment and other technology.

Benefits

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

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few.

EEO Statement

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.