Job Bulletin http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?jobI... STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA invites applications for the position of: Office Assistant IV / Administrative Assistant JOB CLASS TITLE: Office Assistant IV POSITION NUMBER: 60042094 DEPARTMENT: Dept of Health and Human Services DIVISION/SECTION: Division of Social Services / Child Support Services / Management SALARY RANGE: $27,013.00 - $40,224.00 Annually RECRUITMENT RANGE: $27,013 - $28,243 SALARY GRADE / SALARY GRADE EQUIVALENT: 59 COMPETENCY LEVEL: Not Applicable APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time WORK LOCATION: Wake County OPENING DATE: 04/04/16 CLOSING DATE: 04/08/16 5:00 PM Eastern Time DESCRIPTION OF WORK: #16-03150 Office Assistant IV / Administrative Assistant - 60042094 *Salary Grade - 59; Recruitment Range - $27,013 - $28,243 *This is a repost. Previous candidates will need to reapply. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state and has over 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Division of Social Services (DSS) provides direct services that address issues of poverty, family violence and exploitation. We aim to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable citizens, and promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency for individuals and families. The Office Assistant IV / Administrative Assistant position is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief for Central Office Operations. This is an administrative support position. Duties will include general clerical duties, such as answering the phone, filing, processing incoming mail, scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars. Additional duties will include preparing correspondence, memorandums, reports and documents. Position will be responsible 1 of 4 4/4/2016 10:37 AM Job Bulletin http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?jobI... for creating and updating spreadsheets for various data and providing accurate and timely reports to management. Must be able to provide excellent customer service. Position will develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, customers and partners. The position must maintain confidential information. Other duties as assigned. Normal Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES: Qualified applicants must possess and clearly reflect work experience on their application that demonstrates the following: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Proven work experience showing strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work Proven ability using standard office equipment Demonstrated work experience providing excellent customer service skills and having the ability to communicate well on the phone and in person Proven work experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Child Support staff, customers and partners MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience OR An equivalent combination of training and experience. SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. 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. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most 2 of 4 4/4/2016 10:37 AM Job Bulletin http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?jobI... qualified applicants. For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please call 919-527-6380. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html Position #16-03150 OFFICE ASSISTANT IV / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SO NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government 3 of 4 4/4/2016 10:37 AM Job Bulletin http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?jobI... Office Assistant IV / Administrative Assistant Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements. * 2. The budgeted salary for this position is limited to $28,243. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $27,013 - $28,243? Yes No * 3. How many years of experience do you have as an office assistant/secretary? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4+ years * 4. Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Word? None Basic (create document, copy, paste, labels and envelopes) Intermediate (utilize styles, format sections) Advanced (create organization chart, insert chart, perform mail merge) * 5. Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Excel? None Basic (create document, enter and edit text, SUM, format) Intermediate (utilize functions, sort and filter lists, modify tables) Advanced (pivot charts, queries) * 6. Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with PowerPoint? None Basic (create a simple presentation, run it, and print it) Intermediate (working with slide show options with graphics, animation and multimedia inserting movies and sound) Advanced (creating interactive objects by using hyperlinks and action buttons, explore online meetings and broadcast presentations) * 7. Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Outlook? None Basic (send, reply and forward emails; setup meetings and appointments, mark priorities) Intermediate (change view settings, create mail groups, reserve conference rooms, create calendar permissions) Advanced (create rules, establish categories, filter mail, publish calendars) * Required Question 4 of 4 4/4/2016 10:37 AM