Administrative Associate I -- Temporary

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To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 3200 Atlantic Avenue - Wake County, with Treasurer’s Office.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

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 within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the sorting and distribution of mail and office supplies and to assist in the processing of outgoing mail.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• 80% Mail Processing. -This position daily assists the Mailroom Supervisor with the processing of thousands of Retirement letters and Retirement and Unclaimed Property Division checks, both inbound and outbound.
• For outbound mail, the incumbent will operate both a high-speed mail inserter as well as a postage meter. Incumbent will load documents and envelopes into the inserter and monitor the inserter for jams, breakdowns as well as accuracy. The incumbent will also operate a postage meter using the correct rates and follow all US Postal Service policies. Incumbent will be trained on operation of equipment if necessary.
• For inbound mail, the incumbent will sort and deliver mail as assigned. Incumbent will document accountable items using a barcode scanner that will be assigned to them. Incumbent will be trained on operation of handheld scanner.
• 5% Vehicle operation. - This position requires the operation of a state owned (or leased) automobile. The incumbent MUST have and maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of their residence. Typical trips include trips to local post offices in the Raleigh Metro area.
• 5% Supply distribution. - Distribution of supplies throughout the building. This includes cases of paper, envelopes, office supplies, etc. with the use of non-power equipment such as hand trucks, dollies and push carts.
• 10% Backup to any personnel in the mailroom operation during absence, illness, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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