Program Asst / Administrative Specialist I (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC08

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. 

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC DPS - Governor's Crime Commission, located at 1201 Front Street, Raleigh NC 27609, Wake County. 

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). 

The Dept of Public Safety - Governor’s Crime Commission is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Edward Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Criminal Justice with collection and maintenance of data through regular contact with subrecipients. The selected candidate for this role will:
 Create graphic publications and coordinate data collection from agencies.
 Assist with Data Advisory Group meetings
 Work to create a data landscape for criminal justice and establish justice data for counties and agencies
 Assimilate and organize both printed and electronic information
 Apply knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, manipulation to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities
 Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, as well as explain and interpret information to clients/customers and staff
 effectively use correct grammar, organization, and structure. in written and oral form with the ability to adjust language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience
 Process and review data for compliance and provide resources and technical assistance to subrecipient agencies
 Plan, attend regular calls, meetings, workshops and conferences with state and federal partners to remain informed on Criminal Justice and SCIP related issues
 Maintain expertise in Criminal Justice and other relevant federal guidelines, state statutes, and case law affecting federal grant programs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. 

• Excellent business organizational skills
• High level interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience compiling information into a readable format
• Experience with multitasking projects and project orientation of multiple assignments
• Highly proficient collaborating within workgroups, both internal and external partners

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

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:

Janice Scott Kearney

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]