What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Associate II - Central Region Office position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $31,200.00 - $49,340.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 25-01073
Department : Adult Correction
Division : Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Administrative Associate II
Position Number : 60063572
Section : DAC / Institutions - Central Region Office
Salary Grade : NC 02
Description of Work
This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position , enter a detailed description in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough.
- This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available after February 7th, 2025.
This position is located at the Central Region Office in Raleigh, NC and will report and provide support to the Administrative Officer I as well as the Business Officer II. Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.
As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $31,200 - $49,340 . Prior applicants will remain under consideration and do no need to reapply.
Note to Current State Employees : The salary grade for this position is NC02 (Salary Range : $31,200 - $49,340 ). 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 MAY result.
About the Central Region Office :
The Central Region Office is 1 of 4 regional offices across the state of North Carolina. Each regional office is charged with providing direction, guidance, and support to the prisons in its domain. In the Central Region Office (CRO), a total of 14 correctional facilities are maintained.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. (We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document in the work experience section of the application that they possess ALL of the following :
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 for details.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND one year of correctional or human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us To Make A Difference!
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes Institutions with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff in state prisons as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Division of Institutions is one of the divisions in DAC andemploys a variety of staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application . Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help-Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson by phone at 919-582-6116 or by email at
NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
If you answered "YES" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "NO", please answer this question with N / A.
If selected for this position, the salary range offered will be within the posted salary range of $31,200.00 - $49,340.00. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range? (Note : Answering "No" to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration for this position.)
Have you reviewed your application for education completed? Approximately 30% of applicants get screened out for lack of qualifying education. Specifically, have you ensured your High School / GED certificate is on your application in the Education Section?
This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position, enter a detailed description in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will no longer be accepted in the Supplemental Questions section of the application.
To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements and Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSAs) for this vacancy. Your application should also reflect ALL education and ALL professional work experience acquired, including High School and all college degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following : Education, Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses).
Required Question
Salary : $31,200 - $49,340
