Administrative Specialist I

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60090018

Grade

NC08

About Us

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.

Description of Work

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Anticipated vacancy effective August 7, 2026.

The Administrative Specialist I plays a key role in supporting the Human Resources Director and HR team, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations within the HR office. As the primary point of contact and HR Representative for the HR Division, the position assists with onboarding and offboarding within the Workday system, provides professional, courteous assistance to employees, applicants, and visitors, and helps foster a welcoming and responsive service environment.

Primary responsibilities include greeting and assisting employees and visitors, managing incoming calls and inquiries, maintaining a filing system by creating and maintaining personnel and administrative files, preparing correspondence, processing mail, and maintaining office inventory and supplies.

The role also supports HR operations by generating reports, coordinating and scheduling meetings, managing the budget and its related tasks, initiating and tracking purchase order requisitions, and assisting with other administrative activities as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is required to demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills, exercise sound judgment, and maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $39,244 - 50,000

• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Experience in purchasing and managing a budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly deadline-oriented with strong multitasking and prioritization skills

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

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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

Recruiter:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov