Western Office Administrative Specialist - HisRes

## Western Office Administrative Specialist - His Res Apply :
Buncombe County, NC:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 23, 2026 (5 days left to apply):
JR-126533
** Agency
* * Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
** Division
* * Historical Resources
** Job Classification Title
** Administrative Specialist I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC08  
** About Us
** The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.  
** Description of Work
** This position provides administrative, technical and program support services to the regional supervisor and other DNCR staff assigned to the Western Office. Services provided include but are not limited to: communication, budget tracking, purchasing and accounting, records management, coordinating and maintaining facility service and maintenance contracts and assisting in the development of programs, policies and procedures. This position serves on the emergency call list for the Western Office and must be available for after-hours building callback.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Correspond with staff, visitors and vendors through written and verbal communication to support office and program operations.  
• Provide office and program support including answering the phone, greeting visitors, distributing mail, records management and ordering and tracking supplies and other expenditures.  
• Operate and support use of office equipment  
• Manage vendor service agreements  
• Assist with Western Region History Day Contest  
• Perform light housekeeping and facility management tasks
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
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* Please note:

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.*
* ** Recruitment Range: $39,244.00 - $44,000.00*
* ** 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.
** Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:  
* Experience interfacing with a procurement system
* Working knowledge of public history programs
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities  
** Position/Physical Requirements*
* * Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, and must be available for emergency callback to the building after business hours and on weekends and holidays.  
** This position is located at:
** 176 Riceville Rd.Asheville, NC 28805  
** Minimum

Education and Experience
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