Department: Social Services
Hiring Rate: $25,619.00
Salary Range: $26,901.00 - $38,427.00
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COLUMBUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
October 1, 2025
POSITION: Processing Assistant III
AVAILABLE: Immediately
SALARY: $26,901 - $38,427
Hiring Rate: $25,619
POSITION #: 147-04-221 - Services
CLOSE DATE: October 15, 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- General knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices. General knowledge of and ability to use correct spelling, punctuation and specialized vocabulary; ability to proofread. General knowledge of office accounting and record keeping procedures, mathematics and their application in the work environment. Ability to learn and apply a variety of guidelines. Ability to use a variety of office equipment. Ability to work with people with courtesy and tact. Ability to screen communications based on predetermined guidelines to independently respond or route inquiries. Ability to record and compile information based on general guidelines. Ability to gather and give information and instructions regarding the work process or procedures. Ability to balance and reconcile figures. May require ability to coordinate work of other support staff, student workers or volunteers. Ability to learn to use specialized office equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Graduation from High School and demonstrated possession of the knowledges, skills, and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Columbus County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
FINAL APPLICANTS SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
All applications must include a signed Columbus County Employment Application
Applications may be submitted electronically, dropped off or mailed to, Administration Office, 127 W Webster Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 or Columbus County DSS, 40 Government Complex Rd, PO Box 397, Whiteville, NC 28472 (Attn: Nola Wiles); or email applications to nwiles@columbusco.org Any questions please contact Nola Wiles at 910-641-3233.
Incomplete applications or applications received after 5:00 p.m. on the closing date will not be accepted. Applicants will be given credit only for information provided in response to this announcement. No additional information will be solicited or considered by this office; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training, and experience. Verification for education and work experience is taken solely from information listed on the Columbus county application. Applicants will not automatically be given credit based on their position title.