Administrative Specialist
State of North Carolina
Wake County, NC · posted Oct 16, 2026
What this posting says about education
“High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.”
Other requirements in this posting
- driving: Valid NCDL and clean driving record.
The posting
Agency
Dept of JusticeDivision
State Crime Lab InvestigationJob Classification Title
Administrative Specialist I (S)Position Number
60011076Grade
NC08About Us
The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.
Description of Work
Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $48,050IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full-service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided by a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C.
This Administrative Specialist (I) position is in the State Crime Lab, Logistics Section.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Receiving and dissemination of deliveries to the Crime Laboratory to include signing for and documenting the quantity of items received as well as constant monitoring of the Logistics receiving door.
* Research and delivery of above items received to the appropriate employee or discipline.
* Receiving, filling, and delivering supply requests received from laboratory staff.
* Assist other members of the Section in the performance of responsibilities, such as fleet management. This position will be called upon to assist with the coordination and maintenance of the vehicles assigned to the NCSCL by the Motor Fleet including administration of the automated
fuel management system and maintenance of vehicle mileage reports. Transport vehicles for service, inspection and repair. Maintain up to date inspection records and ensure vehicles are inspected yearly.
*Process mail received from the United States Postal Service, the United Parcel Service and Federal Express. Mail is received and sorted by this position. Packages and outgoing correspondence are received and distributed to the appropriate agency for mailing.
* Assist in the surplus of property for the entire laboratory system. This includes receiving and categorizing equipment turned in for surplus to determine if it can be reissued. This position is responsible for assisting with all associated paperwork, computer entries and filing.
The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.
Crime Lab Only (remove if not needed):
The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes:
• polygraph
• credit and arrest checks
• interviews with associates to include personal and business references, past employers, and neighbors
• verification of education achievement
• fingerprinting
• urinalysis drug screening
Out of state applicants: After the initial interview, this may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense to undergo the background investigation process.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
1. Experience working in a logistics role and working in a warehouse.
2. Experience with vehicle maintenance of a motor fleet.
3. Valid NCDL and clean driving record.
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 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information:
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
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.
Recruiter:
Andrea Evet CannonRecruiter Email:
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
Reproduced from State of North Carolina’s own posting, with formatting simplified and links removed. Read it in full on their site before applying.