Administrative Assistant - Jacksonville - Onslow County, NC

Description

Salary: $ $28.60 Hourly
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: ASADMIN FEB 2026
Department: Animal Services
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: 2/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
Please note, this is a temporary position not to exceed 11 months. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work performing a variety of administrative tasks involving data entry, specialized research, and clerical support to the assigned department, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Shelter Manager.
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.
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.
Position Responsibilities

• Receives phone calls and/or walk-in traffic; determines nature of business; handles question or refers to proper personnel.
• Provides information concerning department activities, program policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local policies and procedures; ensures program activities and reporting procedure requirements are met.
• Performs research; collects and analyzes data.
• Prepares and maintains records and files on department programs and activities and prepares reports.
• Creates and/or maintains department data systems.
• Types a variety of correspondence; composes correspondence independently.
• Performs specialized department tasks and duties as assigned.
• Prepares periodic and required statistical reports.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques; thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices; ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources; ability to perform and organize work independently; ability to prepare effective correspondence independently; ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer and knowledge of applicable software packages; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED and extensive experience in clerical or office work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience providing customer service to the public is preferred.
Salary will be determined by candidate's qualifications, budget, market, and internal equity.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield 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 MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.
Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Teladoc Mental Health Services
The County provides Teladoc Mental Health Services to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, and substance abuse concerns.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02
Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

• Yes
• No

03
How much experience do you have in general clerical work?

• No experience
• 6 months to 2 years
• 2 years to 5 years
• 6 years or more

04
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

05
Onslow County's Core Values are REACH - Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which of these values resonates with you the most, and why?