Processing Assistant III - Cherry Hospital

Job Title

Administrative Associate II (S)

Position Number:

Grade: NC02

Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $40,091

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Cherry Hospital

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, employing 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.

• Perform receptionist duties such as answering the phone, filing, supply distribution, purchasing requests, greeting visitors, and taking/receiving messages for staff when necessary.
• Typing and completing memos, letters, spreadsheets and records.
• General office and equipment operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to facilitate the flow of work and coordinate office support activities with other staff; maintain internal and external contacts for work coordination.
• Working knowledge of program services, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of data collection and storage to compile, assimilate, and organize printed and electronic information.
• Ability to utilize office equipment and other technology.

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD‑214 Member‑4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their 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 members 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 NGB 22, along with the state application.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. DHHS will provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the designated representative.

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.