Administrative Specialist I, State Crime Lab, DNA Database and

Description of Work

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This position is located at the State of North Carolina Crime Laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and provides support to 2 units of the Lab, Forensic Biology and DNA Database sections.

Learn more about the Crime Lab here:

THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $36,682 to $50,438. Salary offers are based upon the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as departmental budget and equity considerations.

Working at the State Crime Lab includes:

Easy access to downtown Raleigh, local shopping centers, healthcare providers and highways (70, 40 and 440)

Beautiful grounds with jogging/walking trails

Free parking

Patio dining

Food trucks

100% Paid parent leave compensation up to 8 weeks for eligible employees

Annual Flu Shot Clinic

Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities

Including on site nutritional visits, wellness activities

The primary purpose of the Forensic Biology Section is to provide the North Carolina Criminal Justice System with trained and experienced forensic scientists who analyze evidence seized in the course of criminal investigations. The forensic services provided include laboratory analysis and expert witness testimony in the areas of serology and DNA analysis.

The primary purpose of the DNA Database Section, pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 15A of the NC State General Statutes, is to receive and analyze both blood and cheek cell samples from arrestees and convicted felons to produce a DNA profile to be maintained in a State and National DNA Database. These databases will be used to assist federal, state, and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the identification, detection, and exclusion of individuals who are subjects of criminal investigation.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide secretarial support for the administrative operation of the Forensic Biology and DNA Database Sections. This position performs a variety of generalist office assistant tasks in support of administrative, program or technical operations, that include a diversity of records, reports and filing activities, public contact, office equipment operation, composition, and other general office duties.

Selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes: credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references, past employers and neighbors; verification of education achievement, and urinalysis drug screening.

Out of state applicants: This may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense after the initial interview, in order to undergo the background investigation process.An in-basket skills test will be administered at the interview.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

Considerable knowledge of services, policies and procedures related to a program or area of specialization.

Ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of administrative tasks; ability to explain and interpret information to clients/customers and staff.

Considerable knowledge of program policies, procedures and information systems in order to communicate and process information.

Ability to compile, assimilate and organize both printed and electronic information; ability to apply knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, manipulation and/or analysis of data.

Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet organizational needs.

Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.

Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience; ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure.

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 detail.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management preferences: Management prefers experience in providing administrative support with a high level of independence, advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint experience, knowledge and experience utilizing the NC State Crime Lab policy and procedures, knowledge and experience with the NC procurement process, and excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Please be sure to complete the application in full.

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.

If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.

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The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice

Human Resources Office

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