About The Role

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Roanoke River Correctional Institution in Halifax County. This position will have a primary function of public contact for the Warden's Office by making and receiving telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, and attending meetings. This position composes correspondence independently or from rough drafts provided by the Warden. The position will process and act on confidential information directly to or from the Warden

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The Administrative Specialist will maintain the Warden's calendar to include recording action dates and scheduling of appointments. This position will schedule facility staff meetings, record and prepare minutes for meetings held by the Warden, and disperse information as necessary. This position will process the Warden's mail by opening, inspecting, date stamping and collating related documents and files for review and action by the Warden or appropriate manager. This position helps to ensure all confidential information is identified and utilizes with appropriate filing, typing, data entry, and communication skills to maintain confidentiality. Other sensitive areas include typing reports that deal with employee disciplinary actions, issues related to inappropriate conduct/activities, and/or criminal acts committed by staff or offenders in which other local and state enforcement agencies are involved. This position has authority to work directly with members of the facility management team and section heads as the Warden's liaison and assist the Administrative Officer when needed. Functions include information gathering and preparation of monthly and annual reports, planning and organizing special projects, support committee activities, and community involvement activities. In addition, this position could be assigned to work other areas of the institution as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Clerical and/or secretarial experience
Documented knowledge in the use of office machine
Documented proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

This job posting will close at 11:59pm, the night before the end date listed above.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits .

State Beneﬁts Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive beneﬁts package including

Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlex Supplemental Beneﬁts
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Beneﬁts website for additional information.

About The Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application . Applications must include:

Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses, if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he 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.