Administrative Specialist I
About The Position
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. Position currently qualifies for a telework option for 1 telework day. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. All veterinary services fall under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Division. It has a very specific mission that focuses on providing animal disease programs designed to control, diagnose, and eradicate diseases in livestock and poultry. Most of these animal disease control programs are cooperative efforts with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, and animal industry groups. The Veterinary Division also administers the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act. The Veterinary Division is currently comprised of three sections: (1) Animal Health Programs (AHP) • Poultry • Livestock (2) Diagnostic Laboratories (3) Animal Welfare Programs This position will be responsible for managing reportable disease data for North Carolina. This includes summarizing the data and generating reports on these diseases. It will also assist in supporting the State Veterinarian and Administrative Officer with tasks of administration including personnel management, gathering information for division events and other duties as assigned to provide support to the Animal Health Programs and Animal Welfare.
Requirements
- Excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to think independently.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.) particularly spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling, proofreading and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports, and materials.
- Ability to record, compile, summarize and to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Close attention is required for accurate data entry.
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- managing reportable disease data for North Carolina
- summarizing the data and generating reports on these diseases
- assisting in supporting the State Veterinarian and Administrative Officer with tasks of administration including personnel management
- gathering information for division events
- other duties as assigned to provide support to the Animal Health Programs and Animal Welfare
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
