Community Development Specialist I (Temporary)

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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.

Description of Work

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.

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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 Governors 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 agencys 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 1915 Health Services Way Raleigh - Wake County with the Department of Health & Human Services/Rural Health.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $29.00 (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.

The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) a component of the Office of the Secretary assists underserved communities and populations to develop innovative strategies for equal access quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all by working with communities to meet the health needs of all underserved residents to foster state and local partnerships with ownership vested in communities to provide in-depth technical assistance provided on an on-going basis to assure clear and measurable accountability and to seek to eliminate health disparities.

The purpose of the Contracts Team within ORH has two functions:

1.) To provide administration of all ORH procurements grants and contracts

2.) To provide technical assistance to internal program staff and external contractors to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

In addition this Team ensures accurate and timely payments to all ORH contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review Monthly Expenditure Reports MERs
• Prepare payment memos and enter payment details into Zengine and Payment Tracker
• Route payment memos for review and signatures
• Manage and resolve payment memos that require corrections
• Process payment entries in an internal database and creates payment memos for DHHS Office of the Controller
• Implement financial management functions with internal divisions (DHHS Office of the Controller DHHS Budget & Analysis)
• Ensure adherence to state and federal laws rules policies and procedures.

Management Preferences:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of contracts and the contracting process specifically the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200 as well as generally accepted accounting principles
• Enters scopes of work budgets and performance measures in Open Window
• Creates contract shells in Open Window
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers particularly in complex or difficult situations
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to assist in interpreting and analyzing accounting data
• Ability to organize and document effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

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.

Bachelors degree in sociology psychology political science business administration public administration or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education 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.

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