Office Assistant

Administrative Specialist I (S) Position Number  Grade NC08

Agency NC State Highway Patrol Division NC State Highway Patrol Job Classification Title

About Us The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur.

State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Office Assistant to join our team. The Office Assistant provides administrative support to the First Sergeant in the overall function of a District Operation. The Office Assistant will assist with daily office functions.

Internal State Government Posting – Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.

• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Answer and direct telephone calls, emails, and other inquiries
• Prepare, organize, and maintain files
• Managing inventory and special projects

Note:

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $39,244-$48,739 Annually

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.

• Experience working in a professional, governmental, or public service environment
• Previous administrative or clerical experience
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, or similar applications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to Prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typical work schedule:
Monday – Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Note:

Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:
Criminal Background Investigation, Drug Screening Test.

This position is located at: 115 Government Drive Morganton, NC 28655

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or…