Description of Work
This position at Tryon Palace provides administrative support for the
Business Services Branch, the Director & Deputy Director, all located
at the Commission House. Supports institutional programs & projects.
Performs a variety of office assistant tasks to include: filing,
records management & archiving; electronic file management; data
collection & analysis; report generation & compilation; composition &
correspondence; office equipment support & operation; photocopying;
reception desk coverage; mail processing & distribution; maintaining
office supply inventory; scheduling of Commission House room &
equipment usage for meetings & conference calls & providing some
support for human resource functions. An important part of position
responsibilities is providing administrative support for the Tryon
Palace Commission & Kellenberger Historical Foundation to include
meeting preparation & follow-up, minute taking & production, other
reports & records tasks for these entities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires skill in use of all office equipment & ability to trouble
shoot on basic equipment malfunctions; considerable knowledge of
office unit procedures & practices; knowledge & skill in use of
computers & Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel & Outlook
for emailing, meeting scheduling, distribution lists & contacts.
Intermediate keyboarding speed & accuracy skills. Ability to to plan,
prioritize, organize, problem solve & respond to questions & inquiries.
General knowledge of office accounting; ability to perform
calculations & reconcile figures. Strong attention to detail and
ability to review own work for accuracy & completeness. Considerable
skill in written communication with ability to use correct grammar,
punctuation, vocabulary, spelling & office terminology. Strong
ability to function as part of a team & to suggest innovative
solutions as problems arise.

Training and Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school & demonstrated possession of knowledges,
skills, & abilities gained through at least one year of office
assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of
training & experience.Management prefers completion of two year
secretarial science or business administration program with two years
experience as an office assistant/secretary with demonstrated ability
to function as part of a team with ability to function independently
in completion of assigned tasks & work unit goals. Degrees must be
from appropriately accredited institutions.

How to Apply:
All applicants must complete and submit a State of North Carolina Employment Application (PD-107) to the Department of Cultural Resources (DCR), Human Resources Division (HR). To obtain an application, please link to http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm. The application pages must be signed. A separate application is required for each position and location for which you are applying. Applicants seeking Veteran Preference must submit a copy of DD Form 214 or Discharge Orders along with the application. A resume in lieu of the required state application will not be accepted. Place the position number and job title for which applying in the Job Applied section on the application. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Applications can be mailed to DCR HR Division, 4603 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-4603 or if desired can be hand delivered to 109 E. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601. Applications must be received in the DCR HR Division by 5:00 pm on the closing date of the position announcement. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. Contact Phone Number is 919-807-7373.