Administrative Technician

Salary : $43,576.00 - $56,659.20 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:  Jan 2026
Department: Emergency Services
Division: Emergency Management Administration
Opening Date: 01/29/2026
Closing Date: 2/2/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Description

Performs difficult clerical work providing a variety of office assistance services to Emergency Services; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Deputy Director of Emergency Services.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
Position Responsibilities

Provides general clerical, typing, copying and filing services; answering telephone calls; assisting the public and supervisor; maintaining records and files; preparing reports. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Types correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials from rough draft, copy, notes or verbal instruction.
• Checks and reviews a variety of data for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established standards.
• Greets visitors and/or applicants and responds to a variety of questions and requests; refers to proper personnel.
• Collects and prepares data for records and reports; prepares routine reports.
• Issues various licenses and permits, notary applications, etc.
• Composes routine correspondence.
• Posts and makes entries in account books and other records.
• Makes arithmetical calculations; types purchase orders.
• Maintains official County records, records County documents ensuring all documents have been completed with necessary signatures and pertinent

information.

• Performs specialized department tasks and duties as assigned.
• Duplicates a variety of documents and materials for use by staff.
• Operates standard office, word processing and data entry equipment.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to make arithmetical calculations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in office assistance work.

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by Met Life to full-time employees and covers a variety of…