Administrative Officer

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Administrative Officer I (NS)

Position Number

60030907

Grade

NC11

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a well-rounded, focused-driven individual to join our team as an Administrative Officer. The Administrative Officer will provide broad administrative support to the Office of the General Counsel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $45,431-$62,000 Salary Grade:NC11

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This position is located at

512 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting attorneys, managing complex calendars tied to legal deadlines, maintaining case and mail tracking systems, conducting research, and handling policy-based inquiries.

• Supports HR functions such as onboarding, processing invoices, and frequently interacts with high level officials and the public.

• Requires strong prioritization, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive or emotionally charged situations independently.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, technology, and equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form; ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure.

• Some knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.

• Some knowledge of personnel and accounting principles and practices.

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.

• Ability to plan, assign and review work of subordinates.

• Ability to recognize and prioritize urgent needs while working independently with little supervision

• Ability to deal with confidential/sensitive issues and the use of discretion.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people contacted in the course of work to include a wide variety of federal, state, and local officials.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

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.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in HR, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Angela Anita Avant-Jones

Recruiter Email:

ANGELA.AVANT-JONES@NCSHP.GOV