Salary
$35,788.00 - $62,628.00 Annually
Location
Rowan County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Department
Dept of Public Safety
Job Number
22-12728
Division
Adult Correct & Juvenile Justice
Closing date and time
9/23/2022 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Division/Section
ACJJ/Prisons/AdministrativeAsst/PiedmontCI
Position Number
60068266
Recruitment Range
$35,788-$62,628
Salary Grade
NC08
Description of Work This position is currently located within the Department of Public Safety but will transfer to the Department of Adult Correction when it is established on January 1st, 2023. This position will serve Piedmont Correctional Institution.
Welcome to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS), Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Section of Prisons Administration.  The Department of Public Safety is the largest state agency with 26,000 employees. Our Agency is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation.
If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the Administrative Specialist I opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.  This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.
Position is located at Piedmont Correctional Institution in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), which houses approximately 800 male offenders. This position provides clerical support to the medical department. They will be required to protect and maintain health records to a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.  These responsibilities include effectively maintain medical files for offenders; compose and type letters/memos; proofread documents for spelling/punctuation/grammar; input and comprehend computer-generated medical data; update records in electronic medical records system.  This position is also responsible for ordering and keeping inventory of medical supplies and scheduling medical appointments for inmates.  In addition, they will be required to work well independently and with others; receive and distribute mail; answer telephone and direct calls to appropriate staff; operate office equipment such as personal computer, telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, fax machine, etc. The position requires the ability to exercise good judgment and communication with medical staff, inmates, DPS staff and the general public.  Cross training in other areas is required and as deemed necessary.
Note to Current State Employees: The Salary Grade for this position is NC08 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.   If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.   Based upon these factors, a pay increase/decrease MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position.  These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
• Demonstrated experience performing administrative functions in an office setting.
• Demonstrated experience with e-mail, MSWord, MS Excel computer software.
• Demonstrated experience in organization, retention, review and filing of records
Management Preferences:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience using the HERO and OPUS databases.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information The NC Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Online applications are only accepted through http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the applications form. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process.
If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/officer-certification-programs/correctional-and-probation-parole-officer-certification/ for specific certification requirements.
The NC Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to http://www.ncdps.gov/document/prea-hiring-and-promotion-prohibitions for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Department of Public Safety.
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J. Hartford
Employment Specialist
(919) 838-4000