Administrative Assistant 2 (12-4430)

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to provide essential administrative support within the Division of Administrative Services for the Department of Public Safety. The role involves assisting with human resources, payroll, travel, inventory management, and procurement in a fast-paced law enforcement environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various functions, including human resources, payroll, travel, inventory management, and procurement
• Provide direct support for law enforcement and criminal justice activities
• Exercise creativity and innovation in identifying potential improvements to administrative functions while working in coordination with various offices, divisions, and teams

Skills

• Six months of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement
• One year of advanced-level clerical experience
• One year of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year)
• One year of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience
• Extensive knowledge of administrative functions essential for supporting business operations, including personnel management, purchasing and inventory control, accounts payable/receivable, and financial monitoring
• Proficient in utilizing computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to efficiently complete tasks
• Strong ability to communicate complex information regarding policies, procedures, and regulations to the public, both in person, over the phone, and in writing
• Skilled in effective time management to meet deadlines, optimize productivity, and manage unexpected tasks while maintaining quality
• Conscientious about attending to detail and performing work thoroughly
• Copies of the two (2) most recent performance evaluations OR two (2) letters of professional recommendation
• A copy of academic transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications
• This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check
• The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety

Benefits

• Health Insurance for you and your family
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Paid Leave that grows with you based on years of service
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• A flexible hybrid telework schedule is available upon the successful completion of probation
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Long-term and short-term disability
• Group-based insurance premiums for Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Group-based insurance premiums for Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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