Administrative Specialist I/Legal Services/Environmental (60010256)
State of North Carolina See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $37,782 - $66,120/year
- Wake County, NC
- Description of Work
- The Environmental Division is located within the Legal Services Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice, Attorney General's Office. The Division represents multiple clients in multiple areas of law. Division provides legal representation to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), its component divisions, and the various commissions to which DEQ provides staff support. The Environmental Division is divided into three operating sections, including the Land, Groundwater and Waste Section, the Air, Water and Natural Resources Section, and the Commissions, Coastal and Administrative (CCA) Section. This position is assigned to the CCA Section and reports directly to the CCA Section Head.
The primary purpose of this Administrative Specialist I position will be to serve as the Division's receptionist. This position provides assistance to attorneys and paralegals in litigation and client representation on non-litigation matters; prepares legal documents and correspondence; generates and maintains accurate and efficient filing systems and updates Division databases for document and information control; provides timely and accurate messaging and receptionist services to attorneys, other staff members and the public; provides administrative support to attorneys and other staff members by making travel arrangements and preparing requests for reimbursement of expenses.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $37,782 to $48,410. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits. - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Ability to compile, assimilate and organize both printed and electronic information; ability to apply
knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, manipulation and/or analysis of data.Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet
organizational needs.Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; use effective approaches for
choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
- Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Supplemental and Contact Information
The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: 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 the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490
- $37,782 - $66,120/year
