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$39,244.00 - $68,679.00/yr

Policy and Planning Support Specialist

United StatesUnited States·Wake Countymid
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

– Provide customer service to the public and assist unit staff in responding to inquiries related to the Regulatory Services Section. – Support training activities by coordinating logistics,

Requirements Summary

Experience interpreting and applying NC Child Care Rules to support program compliance, case review activities, or decision‑making processes.

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Dept of Health and Human Services

Child Development

Administrative Specialist I (S)

65005278

NC08

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.


The Policy and Planning Support Specialist provides customer service and organizational support to the Regulatory Services Section’s Policy, Planning, and Training Unit within the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The position functions in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment and supports unit operations through administrative coordination, training activity support, and tracking of unit initiatives. It assists staff by responding to public inquiries, organizing information, and managing electronic filing and documentation workflows.

The role also supports tasks assigned by the Program Manager and Supervisor to ensure efficient and consistent unit operations. This position contributes to effective program functioning by maintaining organized processes and facilitating clear communication.



Key Duties Include:
– Provide customer service to the public and assist unit staff in responding to inquiries related to the Regulatory Services Section.

– Support training activities by coordinating logistics, assisting with materials, and maintaining related documentation.

– Organize and track unit activities through electronic filing, data management, and documentation systems.

– Coordinate tasks assigned by the Program Manager and Supervisor to maintain smooth unit operations.

– Collaborate with multiple teams to meet section and unit needs and promote coordinated workflow.

– Draft, edit, and format forms and documents to support policy and planning activities.

– Manage scheduling, meeting coordination, and note‑taking for unit activities and staff functions.

– Maintain electronic and hard‑copy files to support accurate information management and retrieval.

– Exercise judgment and discretion when handling information and supporting unit tasks.

– Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro to support documentation, communication, and workflow processes.


Requirements

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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

An 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.

Tresha Walker

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Wake County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$39,244–$68,679 a year
21% below the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Employer
has 2,064 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
Last seen
November 3, 2026

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Policy and Planning Support Specialist$39,244.00 - $68,679.00