Administrative Specialist I

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60011601

Grade

NC08

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

This position plays a key role in supporting the dynamic programs within the Marketing Division, including International Marketing, Agribusiness, and the Farmers Markets & Ag Centers. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can confidently manage administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the point of contact by independently answering and routing phone calls
• Prioritizing daily tasks and maintaining smooth office operations
• Identifying and resolving issues with sound judgment and initiative
• Interpreting and clearly communicating policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders

This role reports directly to the Assistant Director for International Marketing and provides additional support to the Assistant Directors for Agribusiness Development and Farmers Markets & Ag Centers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $50,000

• Knowledge of MS office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Skills in organizing workflow and coordinating activities.

• Ability to communicate professionally in both oral and written form.

• Ability to understand issues, identify problems, and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action.

• Ability to demonstrate an effective working relationship with coworkers and the public.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
 
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Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

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:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email: [email protected]