Personnel Assistant

Adult Correction; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Svc

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to support Institutions Operations at the Eastern Correctional Institution. Responsibilities include timesheet entry, assisting with hiring and orientation, and processing leave and separations.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED with relevant administrative experience. The role offers state benefits and opportunities to contribute to public safety and corrections operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human resource personnel functions and processes.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy.
• Experience documenting and maintaining records and filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Enter timesheets accurately and on time.
• Assist with key components of hiring process and orientation.
• Handle separations, workers' comp, FMLA, leave, and other absences.
• Respond to personnel questions from staff and the public.
• Maintain personnel records and extensive filing systems.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist I (S) Position Number 60068391

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Eastern Correctional Institution.

• Entry of timesheets
• Assisting with key components of hiring process and administering new hire orientation
• Assists with separations, workers comp claims, FMLA, military leave, short term disability and other types of leave of absences
• Responds to a variety of personnel questions from staff and the public
• Maintains personnel records and other extensive filing systems

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Documented knowledge of human resource personnel functions
• Documented experience using Microsoft Office and/or any related software
• Documented experience carrying out both oral and written instructions

Salary Range: $39,244 -$68,679

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Application Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NCDAC must adhere to the US Department 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 NCDAC: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience OR 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.

About the State

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

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