Administrative Specialist I

Administrative Specialist I (S)

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.

DHHS is establishing a new Division of Child and Family Well-Being that focuses on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians. This division works to ensure that North Carolina's children grow up safe, healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. It will bring together complementary programs from the Divisions of Public Health, Mental Health, and Social Services to maximize services and outcomes for children and their families, including nutrition programs (SNAP, WIC and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health and prevention services for children and youth, children's behavioral health services, and early intervention programs. This position will transfer to the Division of Child and Family Well-Being this calendar year. This position will travel periodically between the Wilmington and Fayetteville Divisions of the CDSA of the Cape Fear; which cover 9 counties (New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Cumberland, Robeson, Bladen & Sampson).This position is responsible for all ordering and purchasing, entering and tracking Prior Authorizations and working with enrolled providers for the Cape Fear Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), a multi-program agency serving a multi-county region. As a CDSA purchaser, this position is responsible for completing all aspects of placing orders, securing quotes, clarifying product selections, adhering to deadlines, receiving items, gathering required signatures and documentation, receiving orders online and distributing items received after the Business Officer has approved the purchase. This position will audit and code accounts payable invoices and work with vendors to resolve issues as needed. Duties also include monitoring supply inventory and maintaining the agency fixed asset inventory.

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• This position requires knowledge of Windows and Microsoft office programs, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (knowledge of any other programs is a plus).
• Good written and oral communication skills, including experience with memo writing, emails and contacting vendors, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time independently.
• Demonstrated basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to complete and prioritize tasks to meet agency deadlines.

Position is funded through federal funds.

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

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 state benefits.

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.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

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. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience.

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.