Administrative Specialist

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60030937

Grade

NC08

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our team as an Administrative Specialist. The Administrative Specialist provides administrative support to the district operations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position is located:

Greenville, NC

Pitt County

Salary Grade: NC08        Salary Range: $39,244-$54,580

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Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides administrative support to management and staff.

• Facilitates and promotes key office operations.

• Promotes compliance of rules and regulations governing vehicle dealers, vehicle safety, and emissions inspection stations and vehicle repair businesses.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation

• Drug Screening Test

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from
the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for
qualifying credit.

Management Prefers:

• Demonstrated experience understanding and awareness of program services, polices, and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and communicating information to internal/external partners through use of electronic and telephone resources

• Demonstrated knowledge of data collection and storage to compile, assimilate, and organize printed and electronic information.

• Proficiency experience using office equipment and other relevant technology/software.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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.

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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school diploma

OR

General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND

two years of related administrative experience;

OR

equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's Investigative Services Unit works to prevent auto theft, enforces rules for automobile dealerships and inspection stations, and protects citizens against different types of fraud.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace.  NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

The NCSHP must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. "PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

 

Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here.

Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. 

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. 

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.  
 

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.  If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
 
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

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:

Angela Anita Avant-Jones

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]