About the role

Agency

& Veterans Affairs

Division

70000018 Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60014237

Grade

NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Military Affairs Division is tasked with 23 specific functions that involve working with federal, state, local, regional, and industry partners to support activities at North Carolina military installations and improve economic outcomes and the quality of life for our military and veteran communities.

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs Division, in accordance with Chapter 143, General Statues of North Carolina – assists Veterans, their families, and their dependents in obtaining or maintaining privileges, rights, and benefits to which they are entitled under Federal State or Local laws.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Administrative Specialist I - NC 08 $39,244.00-$68,679.00

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is tasked with 23 specific functions that involve working with federal, state, local, regional and industry partners to support activities at North Carolina military installations and improve economic outcomes and the quality of life for our military and veteran communities. The Department has two distinct divisions of Veterans Affairs and Military Affairs.

In accordance with Chapter 143, General Statues of North Carolina, the Veterans Affairs Division will assist Veterans, their families and their dependents in obtaining or maintaining privileges, rights and benefits to which they are entitled under Federal State or Local laws. The Military Affairs Division will liaison between the federal, state, local, regional and industry partners and the various military communities in NC.

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking applicants for an Administrative Specialist I position for our Veterans Service Center office located in Canton, North Carolina (Haywood, County). The function of Veterans Affairs is to assist veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims, privileges, rights and benefits as they may be entitled to under Federal, State or Local. The Veterans Affairs Division also cooperates with the various governmental units and veteran's organizations in seeking to service veterans.

Primary purpose of the position

This position provides office support for the Veterans Service Center. The position is responsible for answering a multi-line telephone system, greeting visitors and clients, and providing benefits information of a routine nature or making appropriate referral for assistance. The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs uses the Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data retention phone system which Veterans Service Technicians use to collect and store data on Veterans claims. The work is performed on a personal computer in a Windows environment using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) software, in a Local Area Network (LAN) configuration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/ Competencies

As part of Executive Order 278, 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 year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Documented experience using a multi-line telephone system.
Documented experience handling sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately.
Documented experience using Microsoft Office products. (Example: Word, Excel and Outlook)
Documented experience of office methods, procedures, establishing and maintain a filing system, and ability to use a variety of office machines.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an online State Application which may be obtained from the following address: http://oshr.nc.gov/workday or the Human Resources Division of DMVA or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.

The NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.

All required competencies, work history and credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect knowledge skills, and abilities. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised positions. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

EEO Statement

The 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.

Derrick J Smith

Recruiter Email:

DERRICK.SMITH@MILVETS.NC.GOV

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The State of North Carolina is the government of the U.S. state of North Carolina, providing a range of services to its citizens, including education, public safety, health, and transportation.