State of North Carolina
Administrative Associate II - Craggy Correctional Center
State of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Salary:
$28,194.00 - $49,340.00 Annually Location :
Buncombe County, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-09616 INST5 60073819 Department:
Adult Correction Division:
Operations Opening Date:
08/06/2025 Closing Date:
8/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
Administrative Associate II Position Number:
60073819 Section:
Adult Correction/Operations - Craggy Correctional Center Salary Grade:
NC02
Description of Work If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the opportunity to apply for the Administrative Associate II position located at Craggy Correctional Center. Located in beautiful Asheville, NC, Craggy Correctional Center is a minimum and medium custody facility for male offenders. This position is a full-time position with state benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account, disability and life insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays and retirement plans. Positions in this class are characterized by their performance of a variety of administrative, clerical, and office support duties. Positions require knowledge of the office or work unit policies and procedures in order to communicate information involving programs, functions, and services. Duties performed may include preparation of documents and reports, composition of memos and letters, the use of office technology, compiling records, organizing and maintaining files, posting information, greeting, referring, assisting visitors, clients, staff, and others, mail distribution, and photocopying. Positions may serve as the primary staff assistant to a department or program manager. Positions may serve as an office coordinator for a work unit. Positions require knowledge of the work unit policies and procedures as well as state and federal general statutes in order to communicate information involving programs, functions, and services. This position serves as the primary staff assistant for the Programs Administrative Section for both the medium/minimum custody facilitates and provides back up for the offender Trust Fund duties by entering deposits as needed/required. This position will also assist with the tracking and maintaining offender records. The position will also maintain records, files and compose routine communications both written and verbal. Must be able to plan work, understand and carry out written and oral instructions. The Administrative Associate will serve as a BEACON timekeeper by entering time weekly and running reports to ensure accurate entries. Must be able to work under stressful conditions and multitask while working under limited supervision. Must be able to well with team members to get tasks accomplished accurately and timely. The position must meet daily, monthly and yearly deadlines. ***This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 08/11/2025. *** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with ***Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. *** 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. Salary Grade: NC02 Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $49,340.00 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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.
Management Preferences:
Documented proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs. Experience with Beacon and Opus. 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
oshr.nc.gov/experience-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. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correction
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 State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff 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
employs over 19,000 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. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. 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 DD256 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: 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: Per , 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 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. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ashley Keller at 828-757-5738. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education, and all professional work experience acquired, including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.(Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education-including high school, Work Experience-each position should be listed separately, Certificates &Licenses, Skills and Additional Information).I acknowledge this requirement.
Yes, I understand and fully completed all requirements.
02
If selected for this position, the salary range offered will be within the posted salary range of $31,200 - $49,340. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range?Answering "No" to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration for this position.
Yes No
03
Are you currently employed by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction?
Yes No
04
What is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?If a college degree, please list your Major(s). 05
Document your experience with Microsoft Excel. Make sure to indicate from where your experience was obtained. (If you have no experience, you may simply type "no experience".) 06
Document your experience with Microsoft Word. Make sure to indicate from where your experience was obtained. (If you have no experience, you may simply type "no experience".) 07
Document your knowledge of any other Microsoft Office programs and your proficiency in those (EG: Microsoft Outlook - Advanced). 08
How many years of Office Assistant / Secretarial experience do you possess?
1-2 years 2-5 years 5-10 years No Secretarial Experience
09
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? This includes being arrested by a law enforcement officer or otherwise charged with a criminal offense (issued a criminal citation or summons), regardless of the date of the offense and the disposition (to include dismissals, not guilt, no pros, Prayer for Judgment (PJC), expungements, or a plea of guilty,(A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense will be evaluated based on requirements mandated by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission)
Yes No
10
If you answer "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the offense charged and disposition to include dismissals, not guilty, no pros, PJC, expungements, or plea of guilty.)Enter N/A if you answered "no" to having been charged or convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation. 11
If you were charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copied of warrant(s) and judgements(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to the agency.Do you understand this requirement?
Yes No
Required Question
$28,194.00 - $49,340.00 Annually Location :
Buncombe County, NC Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time Job Number:
25-09616 INST5 60073819 Department:
Adult Correction Division:
Operations Opening Date:
08/06/2025 Closing Date:
8/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title:
Administrative Associate II Position Number:
60073819 Section:
Adult Correction/Operations - Craggy Correctional Center Salary Grade:
NC02
Description of Work If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the opportunity to apply for the Administrative Associate II position located at Craggy Correctional Center. Located in beautiful Asheville, NC, Craggy Correctional Center is a minimum and medium custody facility for male offenders. This position is a full-time position with state benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account, disability and life insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays and retirement plans. Positions in this class are characterized by their performance of a variety of administrative, clerical, and office support duties. Positions require knowledge of the office or work unit policies and procedures in order to communicate information involving programs, functions, and services. Duties performed may include preparation of documents and reports, composition of memos and letters, the use of office technology, compiling records, organizing and maintaining files, posting information, greeting, referring, assisting visitors, clients, staff, and others, mail distribution, and photocopying. Positions may serve as the primary staff assistant to a department or program manager. Positions may serve as an office coordinator for a work unit. Positions require knowledge of the work unit policies and procedures as well as state and federal general statutes in order to communicate information involving programs, functions, and services. This position serves as the primary staff assistant for the Programs Administrative Section for both the medium/minimum custody facilitates and provides back up for the offender Trust Fund duties by entering deposits as needed/required. This position will also assist with the tracking and maintaining offender records. The position will also maintain records, files and compose routine communications both written and verbal. Must be able to plan work, understand and carry out written and oral instructions. The Administrative Associate will serve as a BEACON timekeeper by entering time weekly and running reports to ensure accurate entries. Must be able to work under stressful conditions and multitask while working under limited supervision. Must be able to well with team members to get tasks accomplished accurately and timely. The position must meet daily, monthly and yearly deadlines. ***This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 08/11/2025. *** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with ***Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. *** 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. Salary Grade: NC02 Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $49,340.00 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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.
Management Preferences:
Documented proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs. Experience with Beacon and Opus. 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
oshr.nc.gov/experience-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. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correction
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 State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff 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
employs over 19,000 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. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. 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 DD256 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: 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: Per , 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 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. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ashley Keller at 828-757-5738. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education, and all professional work experience acquired, including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.(Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education-including high school, Work Experience-each position should be listed separately, Certificates &Licenses, Skills and Additional Information).I acknowledge this requirement.
Yes, I understand and fully completed all requirements.
02
If selected for this position, the salary range offered will be within the posted salary range of $31,200 - $49,340. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range?Answering "No" to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration for this position.
Yes No
03
Are you currently employed by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction?
Yes No
04
What is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?If a college degree, please list your Major(s). 05
Document your experience with Microsoft Excel. Make sure to indicate from where your experience was obtained. (If you have no experience, you may simply type "no experience".) 06
Document your experience with Microsoft Word. Make sure to indicate from where your experience was obtained. (If you have no experience, you may simply type "no experience".) 07
Document your knowledge of any other Microsoft Office programs and your proficiency in those (EG: Microsoft Outlook - Advanced). 08
How many years of Office Assistant / Secretarial experience do you possess?
1-2 years 2-5 years 5-10 years No Secretarial Experience
09
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? This includes being arrested by a law enforcement officer or otherwise charged with a criminal offense (issued a criminal citation or summons), regardless of the date of the offense and the disposition (to include dismissals, not guilt, no pros, Prayer for Judgment (PJC), expungements, or a plea of guilty,(A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense will be evaluated based on requirements mandated by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission)
Yes No
10
If you answer "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the offense charged and disposition to include dismissals, not guilty, no pros, PJC, expungements, or plea of guilty.)Enter N/A if you answered "no" to having been charged or convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation. 11
If you were charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copied of warrant(s) and judgements(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to the agency.Do you understand this requirement?
Yes No
Required Question