Administrative Specialist at State of North Carolina in Rowan County, NC

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Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division Agriculture Consumer Service Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist I (S) Position Number 60012683 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 Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. The Piedmont Research Station is seeking an Administrative Specialist that will provide administrative office support for the Superintendent and station staff. Duties include processing invoices, purchasing, QuickBooks, and Human Resources tasks required to support on-site program operations. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, interpret, and explain policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities include: • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable • Reconciling P-Cards. • Purchasing through E-Procurement • Human Resources tasks • Receiving/processing office mail • Providing clerical support. • Generating reports and other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $48,000 Knowledge of office management techniques. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written correspondence. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Ability to manage and maintain confidential human resources paperwork and personnel files. Ability to learn and apply policy and procedural guidelines. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits . 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. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. * Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. * 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 T he 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 rela