Administrative Associate II

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Administrative Associate II.

• This is a REPOST of position 60036137.
  
  

Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.Â

It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits *

Description of Work

The primary purpose for this position is to provide extensive operational, logistical, and administrative support to the Regional Office.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide a positive customer service experience for both internal and external customers.
• Present ideas clearly and effectively in written form.
• Possess knowledge of program policies and procedural aspects of the program to provide detailed administrative support to staff.
• Processing of outgoing and incoming correspondence via normal and expedited processing is required.
• Specific knowledge and application of accounting rules and guidelines to appropriately process incoming cash and checks.
• Providing team back-up in providing administrative coverage to other divisions and programs in the Regional Office.
  
  

Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) leads NCDEQ's responsiveness to our customers. Through its non-regulatory technical services, DEACS helps its customers navigate regulatory and permitting challenges, improve environmental performance through sustainable practices and recognition programs, promote recycling material management programs and expand recycling infrastructure creating economic growth. Please visit our website to learn more about Environmental Assistance and Customer Service | NC DEQ.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.Â

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

This position is located at: Wilmington Regional Office - 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405

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.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)

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To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:Â

• Demonstrated experience compiling or creating flyers, memos, letters, spreadsheets and/or data entry.
• Demonstrated experience in processing mail, ordering office supplies, and/or scheduling meetings.
• Demonstrated experience in processing payments or expenditures and/or reviewing or auditing financial/budget information.
  
  

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Â

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DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Â Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
  
  

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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.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Malik Ragler at (919) 707-8328 and/or [email protected].

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For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855) 524-5627. Â