Business Officer II

Agency Dept of Administration Division Surplus Property Job Classification Title Business Officer II (NS) Position Number  Grade NC17

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Deputy Director for our State Surplus Property division. This division offers surplus property received from state agencies and the UNC University System to other state agencies in need, and/ or sells property to qualifying non-profit organizations and the public. This division is the median through which all state surplus property is disposed of by transfer, trade-in, recycle, sale or scrap.

• Assist with strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Division of Surplus, serving as key advisor to the Director.
• Shape division‑wide policy and procedure through development, interpretation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee major business functions including procurement review, budgeting, contract management, inventory systems, and auctions.
• Champion customer service excellence and serve as a primary liaison to agencies, institutions, and public partners.
• Provide leadership of division personnel by supervising managers, guiding staffing and performance management processes, resolving complex HR matters, and ensuring team have the resources and direction needed to achieve organizational goals.
• Direct statewide surplus property operations, ensuring compliant transfer, sale, and disposal processes for all participating government entities.

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $84,227 Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $84,227

NOTE:

"See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

Comprehensive knowledge of business administration, finance, procurement, and inventory control systems

Strong leadership and supervisory ability, including managing managers and resolving complex personnel issues

Policy interpretation and strategic planning skills

Advanced communication and customer service skills

Technical and analytical proficiency, including automation, telecommunications, and data systems

Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations related to state surplus property.

• Valid NC driver’s license.
• Clean driving record with no more than one minor infraction in the past five years.
• Out of state applicants must have a valid driver’s license or acquire a NC driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Candidate must present proof of a valid license and proof of an acceptable driving record upon hiring.
• Travel required, including occasionally attending a Saturday auction.
• Notary public certification or ability to become a notary public within 6 months of employment.

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.

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