Administrative Specialist I (Personnel) – Central Prison Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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Administrative Specialist I (Personnel) – Central Prison 
Salary $37,782.00 – $66,120.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07794 INST30 60065819 Department Adult Correction Division Operations Opening Date 06/26/2025 Closing Date 7/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Administrative Specialist I Position Number 60065819 Section DAC / Institutions – Central Prison Salary Grade

NC 08 DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
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Description of Work This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position, enter a detailed description in the

WORK EXPERIENCE

section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. •This is an

INTERNAL POSTING

open ONLY for current North Carolina State Government employees and for eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.•Reporting directly to Administrative Officer I, this position provides administrative support to a multi-custody male correctional facility by performing Human Resources duties, such as Personnel Action Requests. Other job duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Answering telephones, directing phone calls, and taking and delivering messages to staff.
Serving as the point of contact for facility Worker’s Compensation claims which includes completing & submitting all Logs/Summaries. Possessing knowledge of Leave of Absence (LOA) actions, Family Medical Leave (FML), and the separations process.
Acting as benefits liaison for New Hires and during Open Enrollment. Acting as expert regarding the hiring process.
Keying employee actions into FIORI and following through to completion of each action. Utilizing the FIORI system to administer all areas of time and leave management.
Correcting time entries on an as needed basis. Troubleshooting leave or pay problems which pertain to negative leave balances or payroll discrepancies. Overseeing the accrual and usage of compensatory time to include holiday comp, gap hours, and overtime comp.
Managing the adverse weather leave liabilities. Providing information to employees on policies surrounding time and leave management. Providing information to employees on all benefits related to employment. Working with employees in preparation for retirement. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need. As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $37,782 – $66,120. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC08 (

Salary Range:

 $37,782 – $66,120). 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.

About Central Prison:

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe keepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry, or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors, and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or other worship services. 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 Experience and Education listed on the application.) If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). To qualify for this position, applicants must document in the work experience section of the application that they possess ALL of the following: Documented experience of personnel management.
Documented knowledge of the computer software Microsoft Office.

Management Preferences:

Documented knowledge of Fiori, BEACON, SAP/GUI or another HRIS 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 Come Join Us To Make A Difference! The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes Institutions with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff in state prisons as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Institutions is one of the divisions in DAC and employs a variety of staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. 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 DD-256 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.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice – Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape”. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of

Adult Correction:

PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the

FBI’s Next Generation Identification System:

Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.