Administrative Specialist I - (Temporary)

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To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position, and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org. 

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.  

 
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. 
 
This temporary position is located in 3301 Terminal Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604- Wake County, with the Department of Health and Human Services.   

This position is located at the Disability Determination Services (DDS), a Division of the Department of Health and Human Services in Raleigh, NC.

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  
 
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed in 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:  

• Assist with a high volume of clerical and adjudicative support actions to complete in a timely and accurate claim adjudication.

• Maintain efficient turnaround of claimant's files due to increased workload demands.

• Responsible for adjudicating disability applications under Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medical Assistance programs.

• Responsible for obtaining medical and vocational information on applicants

• Evaluating the findings under Social Security Administration disability criteria and preparing determinations and notices to advise the Applicant of the decision on the claim.

• Provide clerical support to DDS staff members who are responsible for adjudicating disability applications, including such tasks as mail support, calls to disability applicants and medical records providers, data entry, etc.

• Responsible for planning and organizing daily tasks so that deadlines are met and accurate and complete information is provided to internal and external customers. 

• Demonstrated ability to exercise attention to detail in work tasks.

• Demonstrated experience in switching between multiple tasks.

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.

EEO Statement

The 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.

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