Administrative Specialist I

State of North Carolina

11d

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Perform various administration duties in the Wilmington District Office. Performs a variety of office assistant tasks in support of administrative, program, or technical operations. Functions include a diversity of records, reports, and filing activities, public contact, answering telephone, directing calls to appropriate person and taking messages. Good communication skills are necessary. Position will process payroll, inventory, purchase orders, and accounts payable through SAP; personnel and other office duties such as typing correspondence, filing and handling of incoming and outgoing mail. Must have knowledge and use of office equipment and related computer technology (Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and SAP). Must be detailed oriented and self-motivated. Position requires work during adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends and holidays. Applicants with SAP R/3 experience will be given preference. May require work during non-traditional work hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and times of emergency.

Requirements

• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Must have knowledge and use of office equipment and related computer technology (Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and SAP).
• Must be detailed oriented and self-motivated.
• Position requires work during adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience, including resolving customer issues
• Experience with Microsoft Office using programs such as Access, Word, and Excel
• Experience completing and/or maintaining records and reports
• Experience interpreting and/or explaining policies, procedures, and laws
• Experience in recordkeeping
• Applicants with SAP R/3 experience will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of office assistant tasks in support of administrative, program, or technical operations.
• Functions include a diversity of records, reports, and filing activities, public contact, answering telephone, directing calls to appropriate person and taking messages.
• Position will process payroll, inventory, purchase orders, and accounts payable through SAP
• Personnel and other office duties such as typing correspondence, filing and handling of incoming and outgoing mail.

What This Job Offers

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