Administrative Specialist I

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

• Strong documented customer service experience background such as retail, food service, backing, small business.
• Detail oriented and organization skills. 
• Previous work experience in office record keeping procedures; ability to balance and reconcile figures.
• Previous administrative work experience that includes answering phones, typing, and proofreading documents, compiling information, and using databases.
• Previous work experience in tracking, assigning, and scheduling equipment.
• Previous work experience providing telephone support and responding to questions and/or concerns. 
• Previous work experience involving the maintenance of office files and records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize various software programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office. 

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.