Administrative Specialist I

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60034605

Grade

NC08

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This position is located in the Reedy Creek Road Campus and will serve as the building’s receptionist. This position will perform a variety of office assistant tasks and act as the first point of contact for visitors. The position will also provide administrative support as needed.

Other Key Responsibilities:
~ Screens visitors and answers calls.

~ Sets up events in the lobby.

~ Plans and coordinates to ensure the front desk is always covered.

~ Accepts, sorts, and notifies staff of incoming mail.

~ Maintains the check-in kiosk system visitors and employee directory.

~ Provides planning, coordination and management for the hearing- training room facilities.

~ Maintains employee space assignments and updates the information in the floor plan software.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $50,362

 

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. 

 

 

DEQ Facilities, Health and Safety Division:
The DEQ Facilities, Health, and Safety Division provides support to DEQ’s divisions at multiple sites across the state that includes: Property management for major buildings at Green Square, Archdale, Reedy Creek Road Complex, and dotted line responsibility for all Division of Marine Fisheries facilities; real property leases and sub-leases throughout the state, (34 sites, 850,000 sq. ft.) facility related contracts, DOTS tickets, office relocations, Motor Fleet and Department owned vehicles, boats, motors, trailers, planes, drones, mobile devices, security, parking, and insurance. The Division is responsible for all aspects of DEQ’s Capital Project Planning and Management, DEQ’S Safety Program, and the stewardship of over 400 Land Easements and 5,000 acres of State Game Lease Land.

 

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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 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or 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:

Jean Buchanan

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]