Administrative Officer I

Description Of Work

Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

This position is assigned to the Property and Construction Division. The Property and Construction Division provides support to all of the Department’s divisions in the areas of management of real property assets, capital improvement programs and oversight of all property and construction operations and services.

This position is responsible for the administrative, fiscal, purchasing, human resource management and general support operations of the Division under the supervision of the Division Director. Primary duties include the management of the Department’s Capital Improvement Program Budget. Management of the capital improvement program budget includes knowledge of funding source of all funds within the Capital Improvement Program and the specific requirements of the funding for each; whether that is from appropriation, repair and renovation, bonds, grants, etc.; and the processes for acquiring the funds and/or reimbursements and frequent interaction with the Department’s Budget and Finance Division and the North Carolina Office of Budget Management. This position verifies that all contracts and documentation are correct and all specific rules, regulations and laws governing the Capital Improvement Program are followed. Additionally, this position develops final proposals for continuation and expansion requests; advises management on work planning, organizational design, records retention, and human resources administration in accordance with applicable state statutes; manages the division’s business and fiscal services and programs; and is a key participant in the division’s strategic planning and forecasting. This position will represent the Division on Department committees as assigned. Position will provide infrequent support such as travel assistance, Safety and OSHA reporting, and producing ad-hoc reports.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret state policies, laws, regulations, and rules associated with capital project management.
• Knowledge of state policies, laws, regulations, and rules associated with the state’s fiscal, human resources and purchasing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, recommend, and apply procedural guidelines and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, state and government officials, contractors, and the general public.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

Graduation from a four-year college/university and one year of experience in personnel, budgeting, research, or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

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Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.