Administrative Associate

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC02

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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!

Description of Work

Positions in this class are characterized by their performance of a variety of administrative clerical and office support duties. Positions require knowledge of the office or work unit policies and procedures in order to communicate information involving programs functions and services. Duties performed may include preparation of documents and reports composition of memos and letters the use of office technology compiling records organizing and maintaining files posting information greeting referring assisting visitors clients staff and others mail distribution and photocopying. Positions may serve as the primary staff assistant to a department or program manager. Positions may serve as an office coordinator for a work unit.

Within the Department of Transportation positions in this class may perform of a variety of programmatic responsibilities such as title examining work oversize/overweight transportation permit approval heavy equipment program management Title VI and Title VII program work. Positions require knowledge of the work unit policies and procedures as well as state and federal general statutes in order to communicate information involving programs functions and services.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Working knowledge of program services policies and procedures. Ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of office support tasks. Ability to explain and interpret program information to clients/customers and staff. Working knowledge of data collection and storage to compile assimilate and organize printed and electronic information. Working knowledge of and ability to use correct spelling punctuation and specialized vocabulary. Ability to convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet needs of the recipient(s). Ability to present ideas in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet needs of the recipient(s); ability to use correct grammar organization and structure. Ability to utilize office equipment and other technology (software and systems) to meet work needs. Ability to facilitate the flow of work and coordinate office support activities with other staff; ability to maintain internal and external contacts for work coordination. Ability to understand issues identify problems and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action.

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; 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.

Recruiter:

Crystal Bunn Miller

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