Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Salary

$45,760.00 - $59,488.00 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Summer 2026 5158-53752

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Performs difficult skilled administrative support work accomplishing the specialized processing of information, documents or materials, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Health Director of Nursing.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

Domain 1: Data Analytics and Assessment Skills 5-7

• Complete and verify documentation by analyzing and managing data and identifying gaps in existing data.
• Applies public health informatics in using data, information, and knowledge.

Domain 2: Policy Development and Program Planning Skills 2.1-2.4, 2.6

• Implements, evaluates, and assist to improve policies, programs, services, and organizational performance to support the Personal Family Health Programs division
• Engages in organizational strategic planning by assisting division in providing leadership information concerning department activities, program policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains records and files on department programs and activities and prepares reports which may require extensive research and interpretation.
• Receives, screens, reviews correspondence; assigns it to appropriate persons for preparation of replies with specific instructions for response; writes letters and reports for supervisors review.
• Types a variety of correspondence; composes correspondence independently.
• Performs research; collects and analyzes data.

Domain 3: Communication Skills 3.1-3.4

• Based on discussions with supervisor and other staff members, controls agenda and coordinates arrangements for meetings, conferences, and workshops facilitating communication among individuals, groups, and organizations.
• Attends meetings as a participant or representative of management. Creates and/or maintains department data systems.
• Prepares periodic and required statistical reports. Identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain and manage statistical, financial, and/or other record keeping files.
• Use a variety of automated office systems to establish, retrieve, verify, research, update, and/or authorize processing actions.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team(DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers.
• Performs other duties and related tasks as required, as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods, and practices. Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports, and other materials. Significant knowledge of accounting procedures, mathematics, and their application in the work environment. Ability to learn and independently apply laws and departmental rules and regulations covering programs and services. Ability to review and process information to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules, or regulations. Ability to record, compile, summarize and perform basic analysis of data. Ability to independently work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

High school diploma or GED and extensive experience in clerical or office work. Completion of a two year-degree

and intermediate experience in administrative-office management duties to include medical records and

proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, collection, reporting, and processing preferred, or

equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrate the knowledge,

skills, and abilities required for administrative support and office management functions.

Special Requirement:

Valid driver license required

Salary will be determined by candidates qualifications, budget, market, and internal equity.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 1% of employees gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employees deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services

The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits

County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

What level of proficiency would you describe yourself in using Microsoft 365? i.e Excel

• None
• Beginner
• Competent
• Expert
• Complex

03

How much experience do you have in clerical or office work?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months to 2 years of experience
• 2 years to 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06

Onslow Countys values are REACH: Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which value(s) resonates with you the most, and why?

Required Question

Employer Onslow County

Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540

Phone 910-347-7600

Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov