Administrative Associate II

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 is to support the program staff at the Fayetteville Regional Office which includes the following divisions; Air Quality, Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, Environmental Assistance and Customer Service, Waste Management, Water Resources and the Department of Information Technology Services as necessary to provide the required support to the citizens of North Carolina to ensure the preservation of our environment and natural resources. This position must adapt to a rapidly changing environment in the regional office due to changes in environmental laws, general statutes, policies, and procedures which affect permitting guidelines and other related processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing positive customer service interaction with internal and external customers.
• Processing critical and time-sensitive correspondence, processing invoices and contract payments for the division, processing fiscal documents for programs, and compiling reports for program staff and their respective management.
• Provide extensive operational, logistical, Inventory, and administrative support to the Fayetteville Regional Office.
• Providing team back-up in providing administrative coverage to the front desk and other divisions and programs in the Fayetteville Regional Office.

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $36,000.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes.

*This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on Friday, June 26, 2026. *

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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

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

EEO Statement: 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.