Business Officer I

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Administrative Officer II (NS)

Position Number

60012487

Grade

NC12

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

***This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.***
The Budget Officer supports the mission of the Plant Industry Division by managing and assisting with core administrative functions, including budget and financial management, cooperative agreements and grants, human resources, supervision of support operations, and general program administration.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing budgeting, grants & contracts, cooperative agreements, HR functions, and purchasing.
• Representing the Division on fiscal matters and advising the Division Director and other section leaders on budget-related policies and procedures.
• Assisting the Division Director in strategic planning, program development, and implementation across all Division programs.
• Managing all human resources activities and related policies for the Division.
This position currently supervises an Administrative Specialist II, a Purchasing Coordinator, and a Maintenance/Construction Unit Supervisor along with their respective teams. Additionally, the business officer may serve as Acting Division Director in the absence of the Director or other key leadership staff

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $74,000

• Intermediate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

• Intermediate knowledge in the management of cooperative agreements, contracts and grants.

• Knowledgeable in state personnel policies and procedures.

• Experience Supervising employees.

• Experience in the state accounting system (NCFS), Fiori, Integrated HR-Payroll System (Beacon), Grant Solutions, Ez Fed, WebGt or Workday systems at the manager level.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
 
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* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
 
Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

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.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an 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.

Recruiter:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email: [email protected]