Overview
Administrative Assistant (Remote) Jobs in Remote at Real Estate Consulting
Description of Work
This Position is an anticipated vacancy for 6/15/2025.
The Primary purpose of this position is to support the Seed and Fertilizer Administrative Specialist. Duties can include but are not limited to: Registering licenses and products for fertilizer, lime, landplaster, and soil additives on Ag Regulatory portal system. Reconciling checks and online credit card payments, preparing transmittals. Assisting with fertilizer penalties, expired licensees/products and contact unlicensed fertilizer/seed dealers. Cross train to support the seed lab Administrative Associate when schedule and priorities allow.
Specific duties include: Update records and reports daily. Create new licenses and update existing license information in the database. Enter new/update products into the database. Preparing and send out license and product renewals annually. Contact unlicensed companies to assist them in the registration process. Maintain files (electronic and hard copy), process incoming outgoing mail in a timely manner, scan documents and other duties as assigned. Reconciling checks and online credit card payments. Assist with transmittal totals, quarterly and yearly reports. Assist with year-end inventory and the year-end fiscal report for our section. Cross train with seed lab Administrative Associate. All communications with clients via phone, email or USPS are conducted in a professional manner. Inquiries from customers or coworkers are answered in a timely and professional manner. Assisting in other duties as assigned.
The work is performed in an open area office setting, analyzing data on a computer monitor for accuracy, filing reports, and the employee will not be required to stand or walk for long periods of time, nor lift loads more than 10 lbs. The employee will be under stress to answer the telephone and emails to communicate with the public and assist them with their questions or direct them to the correct Plant Industry, Seed and Fertilizer staff member. Strong problem solving, organizational, decision making, and communication skills are essential for this position.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Organizational skills include but are not limited to filing and handling communications.
Ability to prioritize information and tasks.
Proficient skills in written and verbal communication.
Ability to be proficient and efficient in data entry.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Proficient in the use of various office products: Printer, Copier, Computer.
Ability to learn and become proficient with proprietary web-based software including the Agriculture Regulatory System
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:
Experience with the AgReg, Agriculture Regulatory System
Work independently, meet deadlines and function as an effective team member.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
* 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.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
Title: Administrative Assistant (Remote)
Company: Real Estate Consulting
Location: Remote
