Administrative Specialist-Cross Connect
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Administrative Specialist-Cross Connect
Salary
$52,903.00 - $82,086.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-05781
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
01/09/2026
Closing Date
1/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $52,903 - $61,259
Hours: 8:00 am -4:30 pm
The City of Durham's Department of Water Management (DWM ) (https://www.durhamnc.gov/944/Water-Management) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham's 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set - mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
Water Management is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and well-organized individual for the role of Administrative Specialist. This key position provides administrative support to the Cross Connection Control (CCC) division, which is comprised of CCC Administrator, inspectors, and other technical staff. The successful candidate will have a broad range of administrative functionality to perform tasks related to issuance of backflow permits, approval of properly licensed contractors, processing payments for permits, plan reviews, and classes; submits payment request to CBS, reviews backflow test and maintenance reports, coordinates enrollment in our backflow testing courses, and processes correspondences such as the CCC Inbox, NOV's, repair letters, and water termination letters.
Decision-making involves the coordination of transactions and processes at the highest level of standard operating tasks, including providing direction to CCC Inspectors on their inspections and linked Building Permits for Certificate of Occupancy. This is a fast-paced environment where you will manage multiple projects with frequent interaction with employees, contractors, and customers.
From a technical standpoint, in additional to strong organizational and detail skills, the successful candidate will be proficient in Word, Excel, Access, MUNIS to manage internal questions, assist the Inspectors, and loading data into the LDO database system. This role will occasionally back-up other administrative coordinators within the department, and is expected to rotate coverage for the site reception area during receptionist breaks, lunches, or absences. Work is completed timely, efficiently, diplomatically, and confidentially.
Duties/Responsibilities
Meeting coordination and calendars
Monitoring and evaluating program activities
Time keeping
Retrieving data
Preparing personnel reports
Filing, ordering supplies
Completing special projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent in business or related field
Two years of advanced administrative support experience.
Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
Additional Preferred Skills
Skilled with Microsoft Suite
Proficiency at picking up on new computer systems
Being able to multi-task
Ability to maintain confidential information
Prepare clear and concise reports based on data research performed
Provide effective leadership and coordination in developing solutions recommending new techniques, and may supervise staff procedures with ability to independently perform projects
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Positive attitude and energetic team player to accomplish division and department goals
Working knowledge of MUNIS and LDO software
Past experience working with plumbing, fire, and/or utility contractors
Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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How many years of related experience do you have in advanced administrative support?
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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