Administrative Specialist I

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60089074

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

The Outreach Coordinator provides critical support throughout all three of the Division’s Sections: Pesticides, Structural Pest Control, and Sleep Products, as well as functioning within the Division’s Administrative Team, in meeting the Division’s goals of informing the public through outreach work.

This position will work with the unit managers to properly reflect their unit’s mission. This position will coordinate with NCDA&CS composition and the print shop to achieve aesthetically pleasing and informative displays and brochures that educate the citizens of North Carolina about current topics of interest and safety while keeping in line with the mission statements of our three sections. Coordinate with Division staff to create one-page handouts and PowerPoint presentations to address outreach needs in relation to stewardship, compliance, and regulatory updates. (Small handout projects not to scale for print shop). Coordinate and compile information for the Division’s annual reports and newsletters. This position provides as needed backup support on a rotating basis to the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center’s Receptionist.

Outreach responsibilities will require some weekends during the month of October at the North Carolina State Fair and occasional (3-4 times a year) at other outreach events. Occasional backup for the mail run. Other duties as assigned.

Must possess a valid NC Driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $45,000

• Ability to organize volunteers and manage events.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• The individual should be dependable, flexible, adaptable, and possess the ability to multi-task.

• Ability to create fliers, presentations, and announcements.

• Candidates should have strong communications skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

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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:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov