Administrative Lead

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Dept of Health and Human Services

Blind Services

Administrative Specialist I (S)

NC08

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to managerial, supervisory, professional, and para‑professional staff located with the district office. The essential duties include providing direct support for the Area/District Manager; training, assigning work tasks, leading, and providing technical assistance for clerical staff in the district office.

• Maintaining and processing personnel records for all staff.
• Assisting in obtaining HR references.
• Managing fixed assets/inventory and state vehicles assigned to the office.
• Compiling and processing monthly reports.
• General training for new staff.
• Managing the maintenance and supplies for all office equipment and general work supplies, and mail distribution.

Salary Range: $39,244.00 – $68,679.00

Recruitment Range: $39,244.00 – $48,790.00

Minimum qualifications:

minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Management preferences (not required, preferred):

• Demonstrated experience working with general office equipment.
• Demonstrated experience having proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated experience supervising others in an office setting.

This job requires: fingering; lifting to 30 pounds (occasionally); reaching, stooping, talking, and hearing.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf‑blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high‑quality, low‑cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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