Administrative Specialist I -- Temporary

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC08

About Us

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 www.shpnc.org.

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 

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 Governor's 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 agency's 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 1915 Health Services Way, Raleigh - Wake County, with Department of Health and Human Services.   

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.00 (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.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as administrative support to the Operations team within the State Center of Health Statistics.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Responsible for purchasing, including but not limited to commodities, maintaining inventory, equipment, equipment/maintenance agreements, fixed assets, and other items for SCHS and its branches.
• Following all purchasing operational standards per the Program & Financial Integrity (PFI) Officer, DPH Purchasing Leadership, and the DPH Budget Office.
• Maintaining an accurate record of all purchasing, invoicing, travel, and other documentation that moves through the Operations team.
• Must be familiar with writing, preparing, and routing invoices to the PFI Officer for review & signature before submitting invoices for payment.
• Must have a knowledge of proper procedures for purchasing, invoicing, surplus, travel, and other items that fall under the Operations team.
• Responsible for the condition of all equipment and fixed assets, including issuing fixed asset tags, organizing and managing the surplus of equipment and furniture, coordinating equipment maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Other administrative duties include but are not limited to ID badges, parking forms, acting as the Cotton building coordinator, and key management.
• Must have considerable written and oral communication skills in order to work with vendors, the purchasing office, the budget office, and SCHS leadership.

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:

Robert Leander Blough

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]