Administrative Specialist I - Dart Center

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!

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: 

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including managing office operations, scheduling, and maintaining filing systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities for greeting visitors, operating the switchboard, and assisting staff professionally.
• Ability to prepare, process, and manage documents, reports, interview materials, and routine personnel inquiries with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to support supervisors and staff by providing reliable, detail‑oriented assistance across multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate prior experience compiling, preparing, distributing and filing reports.

Hiring Range $39,244 - $68,679

Current Notary Public or able to obtain within 1 year of employment

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.

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov