Administrative Specialist I

State of North Carolina • Gaston, NC

2d • $39,244 - $68,679

About The Position

Positions in this class are characterized by knowledge or skills particular to an area of specialization, process, or program. Work requires specialized knowledge in the processing and application of information, documents and/or materials. The majority of time is allocated to tasks that involve several steps and require the selection of the most appropriate action within procedural and operational guidelines. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to, verifying data, report writing, summarizing and reconciling information or financial data, records management, claims review and processing, data collection and analysis, research, inventory, personnel administration and fund collection or expenditures. The role is different from the Administrative Associate because fewer general office or administrative tasks are performed. Examples of the areas of specialization in this class include, but are not limited to, payroll, student services, accounting, medical records, call center, statistical, and human resources.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of office practices, techniques, and technology
• Ability to practice effective communication techniques, both orally and in writing, adjusting language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience, using correct grammar, organization, and structure
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and agency personnel and fiscal policies, procedures, regulations, and laws across diverse transactions
• Demonstrated experience compiling, assimilating, and organizing both printed and electronic information
• Ability to apply knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, manipulation and/or analysis of data
• Considerable knowledge of services, policies, and procedures related to personnel and fiscal program areas, with experience applying this knowledge in performance of related tasks, including maintaining confidentiality
• Demonstrated experience in positions requiring exceptional attention to detail and analytical precision
• Experience working independently or with minimal supervision
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Verifying data
• Report writing
• Summarizing and reconciling information or financial data
• Records management
• Claims review and processing
• Data collection and analysis
• Research
• Inventory
• Personnel administration
• Fund collection or expenditures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED