HR Technician I (Temporary Burke)

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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 309 Colombo St. SW Suite 102 Valdese - Burke County with the Department of Adult Correction.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.16 (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.

This position is located at the Western Foothills Regional Employment Office (WFREO) in Valdese NC (Burke County).

Travel is required as necessary for training meetings and investigation process.

Must be eligible for certification as a DCI operator in order to conduct criminal background checks.

This position serves a critical role in the Adult Correction (AC) hiring process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving applications for certified positions within Adult Corrections assigned to the WFREO service area.
• Conducts a thorough review of applicant information screening each applicant to ensure that they meet minimum standards for the position.
• Records may be requested/reviewed as applicable to ensure that the applicant is eligible for employment as well as certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• This position advances the applicant through the steps in Workday enters the applicant record into ATS and places them on the referral lists for prison facilities.
• This position requires thorough knowledge and understanding of Criminal Justice and DAC policies/standards. Position will be trained to run fingerprints for NCSBI and Rapback. Requires the ability to run read and interpret a thorough DCI criminal background check.
• Position assigns and proctors pre-employment testing and contacts medical vendors as needed.
• Consults with managers and subject matter experts on complex issues and responds to a wide variety of questions from applicants and work location managers.
• Maintains applicant hiring records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other internal databases.
• Position is responsible for high volume work and the ability to meet deadlines to ensure critical vacancies are filled in a timely manner.

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.

Associates degree typically in Human Resources from an appropriately accredited institution or relevant field and no years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.

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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