Office Manager

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Western Ag Programs

Job Classification Title

Administrative Officer I (NS)

Position Number

60011669

Grade

NC11

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

The WNC Agricultural Center is a self-supporting multi-use complex that operates 365 days per year. The primary purpose of the facility is to serve the horse/livestock and trade show industries and meet the needs of both the agricultural and non-agricultural community by providing and maintaining buildings and grounds capable of hosting equine events, tradeshows, conventions, seminars, community events and public expos, as well as, carrying out all activities of the annual North Carolina Mountain State Fair. The North Carolina Mountain State Fair serves the agricultural, manufacturing, commercial, educational, governmental, and other agencies across the State and its visitors.

This position is responsible for providing all administrative support, human resource management, budgetary functions, data entry, and procurement functions for the WNC Ag Center Management Team. This position will involve communication with the public, state agencies, vendors/contractors, consultants, and department/division staff. The position works under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Manager of Expositions. The Office Manager directly supervises the WNC Agricultural Center’s Assistant Office Manager, the NC Mountain State Fair’s Competitive Entry Department Coordinator and Exhibits and Concessions Coordinator, as well as temporary staff of the NC Mountain State Fair.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45,431 - $72,000

• Experience in the following systems: NC Financial System, NC E-procurement Purchasing System, and NC Beacon/SAP System.
• Knowledge of accounting and procurement policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of supervisory practices, personnel policies, and procedures.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the workflow of the Administrative Staff.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in developing, communicating, and applying departmental policies and procedures.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
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* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
 
Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

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.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in HR, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Recruiter:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

Recruiter Email: [email protected]