Correctional District Manager / Regional Operations Manager

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Regional Operations Manager (NS)

Position Number

60073045

Grade

NC20

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at the Eastern Region Office in Greenville, NC.

This position will report directly to the Assistant Region Director and will assist in the management and supervision of the thirteen (13) prison facilities located in the Eastern Region. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-- This position supervises subordinate Region staff responsible for development and monitoring audits, inspections and providing emergency assistance (escapes, insurrections, fires, deaths, etc.), and reviewing and assisting in disciplinary cases.
-- This position assists with needs for changes in organizational structures, roles, staffing patterns, and scheduling through input from facility heads and review of the operations of the unit. Major changes are reviewed and approved by the Region Director and Prison Administration.
-- Position will provide Regional assistance regarding training initiatives.
Work involves ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedures are consistent with Division Policies. May develop internal pr ocedures to meet the needs or accomplish the goals of a specific facility.
-- This position monitors operations through on-site inspection of facilities, monthly reports, and input from Region staff. Ensures quality and quantity of work through inspection of units and review of activities.
-- This position discusses problems with subordinates, giving guidance and counsel and will also conduct staff disciplinary investigations.
Position is responsible for conducting performance evaluations with subordinate region staff members, and for participating in the interview/selection process for promotions with significant input into selection.
-- This position will conduct staff investigations and complete the final investigation report.
-- The position requires someone who has the capability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the ability to think clearly and act quickly and effectively during emergencies.
-- This position will assist with the oversight of the Central Region Special Teams: Regional Intelligence Team, Regional Drug Interdiction Team & Prison
Emergency Response Team
-- This position does involve travel and at times may require overnight accommodations.
-- This position also serves part of the Regional Command Center when natural disasters or extreme inclement weather occur and will be required to work longer than normal work hours.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $70,478,.00 - $123,336.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of offender custody and program management.
• Documented knowledge of departmental rules, policies and procedures concerning the custody, care, treatment, and training of offenders.
• Experience in supervising employees.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date

60073045 Is an Anticipated Vacancy.

Compensation and Benefits:

State Benefits Information:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website State Benefits for additional information.

To be considered for a Correctional Regional Operations Manager position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)

• Pass a criminal background check

• Produce a negative drug screening result

• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Supplemental and Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
  • For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Dora Chancellor

Email:

[email protected]