Description of Work

This is a clerical position that reports directly to Sign Products Plant Manager. Additional support is provided for Correction Enterprise Supervisory personnel. This position is also responsible for: preparing requisitions through the e-procurement system, and the NCFS (State Accounting System), maintenance of raw material and finished goods inventories, accounting of inmate incentive wages, processing written correspondence, completion of CNTR005 Direct Processing Forms and Expense Reports. Additionally provides assistance to applicants with completion of hiring packages, answers and directs telephone calls, etc. Correspondence for supervisory personnel’s signature and Enterprise Management are occasionally composed and typed by this position. This position is subject to sudden change and/or modifications within the work unit. If changes occur in departmental policies or State policies, this position must keep abreast of new information and implement changes as they occur. The scope of operations at Sign Products Facility will require this position to coordinate and prepare all accounting and purchasing procedures. This position will prepare a high volume of paperwork and communicate with vendors and outside sources. This position may facilitate workflow, route information and enhance Sign Products Plant’s office operations.
A valid NC driver’s license must be possessed at time of hire.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) Monday-Thursday 6:30am-5:00pm with State Benefits.
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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and etc) and/or other platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating with upper management, vendors, and/or customers through both written correspondence and verbal interactions.
• Proven experience using electronic purchasing systems to track orders, create purchase orders, manage raw materials, pay invoices, and complete weekly and monthly reports.

• Experience in NCFS (North Carolina Finance System)
• Experience with GSS (Global Shop System)

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.
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.
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.
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.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• 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.
• 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.