Program Analyst I (Temporary)

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Office of State Human Resources - Temporary Solutions, seeks a Program Analyst I (S) to support management of Recycling Infrastructure Grant Funds at NC’s Wake County location. The role involves researching needs, promoting funding opportunities, and coordinating grant applications and reporting.

Eligible applicants are expected to have a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience; a combination of education and experience may qualify.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on local government recycling infrastructure needs.
• Promote the Recycling Infrastructure Funding opportunity.
• Assist with applications for funding and manage pass-through grant contracts.
• Scope potential grant projects and ensure grantee reporting requirements are met.
• Support reimbursement processes and engage with current and prospective grantees.
• Plan and host disaster debris workshops and create grant process resources.
• Ensure projects are eligible activities and adhere to all applicable pass-through funding requirements.
• Travel to western North Carolina will be required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and three years experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst I (S)

Grade

NC17

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

Visitwww.nctemporarysolutions.comfor employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.
This temporary position is located at 217 West Jones Street - Wake County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $33.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

This position will assist in managing Recycling Infrastructure Grant Funds, available through funding from EPA’s Hurricane Helene Supplemental Appropriation for Hazardous Waste and Solid Waste Management.

Responsibilities include conducting research, surveying local government recycling infrastructure needs, promoting the Recycling Infrastructure Funding opportunity, assisting with applications for funding, managing pass-through grant contracts, scoping potential grant projects, ensuring grantee reporting requirements are met, supporting reimbursement processes, engaging with current and prospective grantees, planning and hosting disaster debris workshops, creating grant process resources, and ensuring projects are eligible activities and adhere to all applicable pass-through funding requirements.

Travel to western North Carolina will be required.

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 from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training 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.