(INSPECTIONS & PLANNING) Administrative Support Specialist

Sampson County; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampson County in Clinton, NC seeks an entry-level Administrative Assistant to provide frontline support for departmental operations. The role requires a positive attitude, strong communication, and computer proficiency to assist in greeting the public and handling requests.

The position supports issuing permits, preparing financial reports, maintaining files, and contributing to efficient service delivery in a fast-paced county office. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with coursework in business administration, secretarial science, or related field.
• Minimal experience in office management and/or customer service and basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public and provide courteous customer service.
• Respond to requests and assist with departmental operations.
• Issue required permits and prepare financial reports.
• Maintain accurate files and support overall operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Public greeting

Education

Associate degree in business administration/secretarial

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office software

Job description

GRADE: 62

SALARY: Begins at $34,260/Year with comprehensive benefits package skills

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

We offer an entry level opportunity for someone with a positive attitude, superior communication skills, computer proficiency, and a genuine desire to help others. This position provides administrative support and customer service for departmental operations in a fast-paced environment. Strong organization skills with great attention to detail in this forward-facing position are crucial for effective and efficient service delivery in greeting the public, responding to requests, issuing required permits, preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate files, and supporting overall operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices; applicable knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office support techniques; comprehensive knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read, understand and interpret difficult materials with complicated information; ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources; ability to perform and organize work independently; ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters; ability to operate standard office and computer equipment including ability to operate specialized software; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants should possess an associate degree with coursework in business administration, secretarial science, or related field and minimal experience in office management and/or customer service, and demonstrated computer proficiency.

First Review of applications will be Monday, August 24, 2026; position open until filled.

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Sampson County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.