<p>The produce warehouse distributes vast amounts of fresh produce and canned goods annually. Correctional facilities place orders weekly. The primary purpose of this Administrative Specialist I position is to assist management in ordering, receiving, and distributing produce usage orders from these facilities. These orders are processed and prepared for loading and shipping. Most products are purchased from various vendors, but some produce is supplemented or provided by Enterprise Farm. This position must be able to coordinate functions, prioritize work and assure management that tasks are performed, and deadlines are met. In addition to organizing work, this employee will be involved in many duties simultaneously and repetitive. This position works Monday-Friday, and the duty location is the Farm Administrative Office with periodic placement at the Produce Warehouse. Travel to other sites may be included to complete special assignments for additional training. Must be familiar with NCDAC (North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections) policies and procedures and be able to adapt and assist initiating changes to conform to policy/procedural changes.</p> <p>This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits</p> <p>Note to Current State Employees</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of services, policies and procedures related to a program or area of specialization.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to explain and interpret information to clients/customers and staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to compile, assimilate and organize both printed and electronic information</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet organizational needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in the use of the following software packages: Micro Soft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DBS,(mainframe financial applications and reporting), NCFS, AND BIDS.</p> </li></ul> <p>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.  </p> <p>See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.</p> <p>High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Come Join Us To Make A Difference!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Correction Enterprises division is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders, aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment, which exposes offenders to practical work experience, and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes. This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers, making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.</p> <ul> <li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. </li><li>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: REA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. </li><li>PerNC General Statute 143B-972.1, 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 FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. </li><li>If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lisa Byrd at 919-948- 7507 or lisa.byrd@dac.nc.gov.</p>