Administrative Team Lead

Administrative Associate II (S)

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

This position provides administrative office support for the Division of Environmental and Customer Assistance. The position is responsible for providing administrative functions including but not limited to data entry, processing mail, updating permit information, uploading documents, cash management, inventory control, and fixed asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide extensive operational, logistical, and administrative support to the Regional Office.
• Ensure timely and detailed processing of normal and expedited outgoing and incoming mail.
• Responsible for data entry, scanning, and uploading permit information and documents.
• Assist with calendars, tracking spreadsheets, special projects, and other assignments.
• Possess knowledge of program policies and procedural aspects of the program to serve as administrative backup, front desk/phone duty, and receiving mail/checks, as assigned.
• Serve in lead capacity over the assigned regional office in the absence of the office manager.

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $43,009.00

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* This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on September 1, 2026 *

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