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Administrative Specialist I - Office Manager

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Administrative SpecialistAdministration & Office Support

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When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. * Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

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Administrative SpecialistAdministration & Office Support

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

North Carolina Forest Service

Administrative Specialist I (S)

60031702

NC08

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance and support to the District Forester in all division program areas. Duties include budget management, accounting, human resource/personnel assistance, requisition, contracts, document creation, file organization, directing and reception of the public, maintenance of local computer/technology systems, and emergency response as needed relating to financial and/or administrative support of a wildfire or other emergency “all-risk” incident.

Key tasks include preparing and reviewing a variety of computer-generated documents with accuracy, coding invoices for payment, identifying and keying budget revisions in the NCAS system, creating requisitions in the NC E-procurement System, reviewing and entering personnel time, reconciling purchasing card transactions, preparing contracts, and interpreting State, Department, and Agency policies to assist with ensuring compliance throughout the district in all program areas. Other roles include conducting new employee orientation, providing computer support and troubleshooting to personnel when computer problems arise, and overseeing maintenance of office equipment and supplies. Emergency response duties include functioning as the Finance Section Chief on the District’s Incident Management Team and serving as operations dispatcher on low fire danger days. Duties during periods of fire activity will include assisting or functioning as fire operations dispatcher with resource management, tracking, and documentation. Will be required to perform daily functions in the operations center.

The NCFS is an Emergency Response Division. Work schedule may require extended work hours and possible duty on holidays and weekends.

Duty Station Location: 220 Sardis Road, Asheville, NC 28806

Experience with accounts receivable and payable
Experience with employee timekeeping and processing

Experience working with computers, servers, and/or networks, troubleshooting issues and connectivity issues.

Ability to problem-solve, organize, and prioritize work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

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.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Alyssa Bartholomew Hollick

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov