Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
Agriculture Consumer Service
Job Classification Title
Administrative Specialist I (S)
Position Number
60011601
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
This position plays a key role in supporting the dynamic programs within the Marketing Division, including International Marketing, Agribusiness, and the Farmers Markets & Ag Centers. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can confidently manage administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include:
This role reports directly to the Assistant Director for International Marketing and provides additional support to the Assistant Directors for Agribusiness Development and Farmers Markets & Ag Centers.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $50,000
Knowledge of MS office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Skills in organizing workflow and coordinating activities.
Ability to communicate professionally in both oral and written form.
Ability to understand issues, identify problems, and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action.
Ability to demonstrate an effective working relationship with coworkers and the public.
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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.
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.
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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:
Lori Lynnette Reed
Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov