JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
POSITION:
Administrative Officer I
This position serves as a member of the management team and performs a variety of duties which
involve monitoring and managing agency resources; monitoring and reporting for reimbursement all
agency funding while meeting changing demands and mandates; assisting with the preparation of the
annual budget; analyzing and solving technical problems; supervising administrative support staff;
analyzing administrative problems and making recommendations for new or revised policies and
procedures; overseeing all office technology and computer automation; assisting in the development of
agency changes and assisting in the overall daily operation of the agency. All DSS employees may be
called upon to perform work during emergency or disaster situations including but not limited to staffing
shelters overnight. This service, if required, will take precedence over duties described in this job
announcement.
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from a four-year college or
university preferably with major emphasis on coursework in business administration, public
administration or other related field and one year of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or
administrative management involving participation in the planning and management of a business or
government program; or completion of a two-year secretarial science or business administration
program and two years of progressively responsible secretarial or clerical / administrative, budgeting,
office management experience; or completion of high school and four years of progressively responsible
secretarial or clerical / administrative, budgeting office management experience; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
STARTING SALARY:
Administrative Officer I
Grade 21
$29,454
Pre-employment Drug Testing and Criminal Background Checks are required
CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled
TO APPLY: Submit completed State Application PD-107 and an official transcript to Lou Parton,
Director, Polk County department of Social Services, 231 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring NC 28756
An Equal Opportunity Employer