Admin Spec I

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

State Crime Lab Investigation

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

65023118

Grade

NC08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $46,650

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide secretarial support for the Administrative Operations Division and various other disciplines within the State Crime Laboratory to include:

* Performing a variety of office assistant tasks as generalists in support of administrative, program, or technical operations.
* Performing a variety of ongoing work functions that include a diversity of records, reports and filing activities.
* Requiring knowledge and use of applicable office equipment systems, related technology, and specialized Laboratory software.
* Routinely talks with governmental officials, law enforcement personnel, court officials, sworn and non-sworn Crime Laboratory employees, and the public.
* Ordering and maintaining all clerical supplies for various sections of the Crime Laboratory.
* Composition of correspondence on many subjects with only general instructions to administrative personnel, law enforcement personnel, and court officials.
* Performs special work assignments to include providing backup assistance to the State Crime Laboratory court coordinator.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Prior experience as an Administrative Specialist, preferably with the State of NC.

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.

Supplemental Information:

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.  Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.   

  

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.  Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
[email protected]

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:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]