Salary: $28,194.00 - $49,340.00 AnnuallyLocation : Alexander County, NCJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeJob Number: 25-09565 INST1 60059785Department: Adult CorrectionDivision: OperationsOpening Date: 08/05/2025Closing Date: 8/13/2025 5:00 PM EasternJob Class Title: Administrative Associate IIPosition Number: 60059785Section: Adult Correction/Operations - Alexander Correctional InstitutionSalary Grade: NC02 Description of WorkThis position is in the mail room that is located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC. Positions in this class are characterized by their performance of a variety of administrative, clerical, and office support duties. Positions require knowledge of the office or work unit policies and procedures in order to communicate information involving programs, functions, and services. Duties performed may include preparation of documents and reports, composition of memos and letters, the use of office technology, compiling records, organizing and maintaining files, posting information, greeting, referring, assisting visitors, clients, staff, and others, mail distribution, and photocopying. Positions may serve as the primary staff assistant to a department or program manager. Positions may serve as an office coordinator for a work unit. Within the Department of Transportation, positions in this class may perform of a variety of programmatic responsibilities such as title examining work, oversize/overweight transportation permit approval, heavy equipment program management, Title VI and Title VII program work. Positions require knowledge of the work unit policies and procedures as well as state and federal general statutes in order to communicate information involving programs, functions, and services.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with ***Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. ***Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is NC02. 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. Salary Grade: NC02 Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $49,340.00Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesEffective 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. Management Preferences:
- Documented proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
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 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. Supplemental and Contact InformationCome Join Us To Make A Difference!Department of Adult Correction 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 State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff 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 employs over 19,000 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. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:
- 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:
- Per , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ashley Keller at 828-###-####.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.01 In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education, and all professional work experience acquired, including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.(Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education-including high school, Work Experience-each position should be listed separately, Certificates &Licenses, Skills and Additional Information).I acknowledge this requirement.
- Yes, I understand and fully completed all requirements.
02 If selected for this position, the salary range offered will be within the posted salary range of $31,200 - $49,340. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range?Answering No to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration for this position.
03 Are you currently employed by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction?
04 What is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?If a college degree, please list your Major(s). 05 Document your experience with Microsoft Excel. Make sure to indicate from where your experience was obtained. (If you have no experience, you may simply type no experience .) 06 Document your experience with Microsoft Word. Make sure to indicate from where your experience was obtained. (If you have no experience, you may simply type no experience .) 07 Document your knowledge of any other Microsoft Office programs and your proficiency in those (EG: Microsoft Outlook - Advanced). 08 How many years of Office Assistant / Secretarial experience do you possess?
- 1-2 years
- 2-5 years
- 5-10 years
- No Secretarial Experience
09 Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor violation?(A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in the relation to the job which you are applying.)
10 If you answer yes that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain that nature of the conviction and the offense. Required Question
