Personnel Assistant - NC Correctional Institution for Women

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

65013009

Grade

NC08

About Us

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

• Documented knowledge of word processing and/or spreadsheet programs.
• Documented knowledge of human resource practices

Salary Range:

$37,782.00 - $66,120.00

Reporting to the Administrative Officer(s) at a multi-level custody female prison. The Administrative Specialist I (Job Class Title) will perform specific human resource duties which include time entry/payroll, onboarding, and leave administration.

• Maintain and process time entries, benefits, worker’s comp, ADA claims, time and leave administrator, and others as assigned
• Always follow prison policy and procedures. Work environment involves some contact with offenders
• Assist with onboarding processes and coordinating and facilitating interviews. Process candidates for hire
• Assist with vacancy reports and request to post tracking. Maintain confidentiality when performing work and/or resolving personnel issues.
• Use a computer to perform personnel assignments along with filing, clerical duties, and operating office equipment.
• Prioritizing work to meet scheduled deadlines with specific duties
• Demonstrate flexibility with non-routine task are assigned. Providing excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Providing excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Review completed tasks for accuracy and with attention to detail

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 in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits . The selected candidate will work Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Hours may vary at times depending on the business needs of the facility.

Note to Current State Employees :

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.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ingrid Watson at 919-582-6123.

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.

Recruiter:

Ingrid Watson

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov