About The Role

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine North Carolina. This is a medium custody male facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Programs and is responsible for providing a variety of administrative, clerical, and office support duties.

Key duties include

Preparing documents, reports, composing memos and letters.
Organizing and maintaining files.
Mail distribution.
Communicate with the general public and outside agencies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200 - $51,249 Salary Grade:NC02

Management Preferences

Documented proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. **
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
***THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY AND WILL BE AVAILABLE 8/31/2026***

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC02 . 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.

The Posting Will Close at 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

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 and one year of administrative experience; 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.