Judicial District Manager I - District 28

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Operations

Job Classification Title

Judicial District Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60074622

Grade

NC15

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 is a professional position that will plan, manage and coordinate administrative and programmatic operations for probation/parole and special community supervision programs for a small Judicial District, typically consisting of five units. The Judicial District Manager (JDM) oversees the daily operations and fiscal management of their assigned district while supervising a staff. The JDM is responsible for all personnel policies and procedures in the areas of retirement, benefits, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, time/leave recording, and staff development according to established Department of Adult Correction policy and procedures and as specified in North Carolina General Statues.

This position is multi-dimensional, working in the functional areas of fiscal, operations, and personnel.

The Judicial District Manager (JDM) provides leadership to front line supervisors in the district offices and analyzes operations to assure sanction compliance by staff and determine trends in offender caseloads. JDM is responsible for developing appropriate staffing plans to meet offender needs in the district.

The JDM reviews the work performance of all subordinate personnel to ensure balance of work assignments and overall performance consistent with established work performance standards. This task is achieved through a variety of means including conducting random case audits, reviewing printed data, oral communication with front line supervisors, web-based reports, and the NCVIP performance evaluation system.

The JDM initiates, approves, updates and maintains written contract agreements with all placement agencies in the Judicial District and maintains security clearance to provide accuracy in CSAS (Community Service Automated System).

The JDM is responsible for the utilization of computer technology within the Judicial District. The JDM reviews and evaluates the work of staff and encourages or directs the use of such equipment to enhance employee efficiency, improve supervision services, promote public safety, and reduce operational costs. It is the responsibility of the JDM to review technological needs and programs to ensure that employees are adequately trained to utilize the equipment to its greatest potential. As site security coordinator for the Judicial District, the JDM is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that staff are assigned the appropriate security level and that authorized employees are granted access to obtain needed information.

The Judicial District Manager (JDM) is the chief liaison between the Division of Community Supervision, the general public, community agencies, law enforcement, and other criminal justice agencies.

The JDM is frequently requested to assume duties and special assignments that often have a major impact on the Division’s operations. Special assignments include, but are not limited to, serving on various committees and task forces, serving on local community boards and committees, conducting special investigations (i.e., death row, clemency/pardons), disciplinary investigations, public relations activities (i.e., job fairs, festival booths, civic organizations), and community policing.

This position has daily contact by telephone, written communication, and personal contact with various staff throughout the district including Chief Probation/Parole Officers, Probation/Parole Officers, Judicial Service Coordinators & Supervisors, Probation/Parole Field Training Officers, and administrative personnel. Other daily contacts may include Assistant Division Directors, Division Directors, Division Office personnel, NCDAC Personnel, Administrative staff including HR and purchasing staff, MIS, DAC Site Security personnel, Criminal Justice agencies, offenders, community resources, Judicial officials, victims, general public, Chief Deputy Secretary’s Office, and Director’s Office.

The Judicial District Manager (JDM) performs a considerable portion of his/her work in an office setting. However, the varied responsibilities of the position require the JDM to travel in rural, isolated areas, prison units/facilities, and heavily populated urban areas with high crime rates. The JDM is routinely expected and required to perform in environments that present imminent exposure to hostile situations and individuals including employees, offenders, and offender family members, victims, victim family members, and citizens within the community.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $55,221.00 - $96,639.00

The following criteria will be used to determine the most qualified candidates. Please be sure your application includes a detailed description of your work history for evaluation purposes. We cannot review resumes or other attachments in lieu of application data.

• Foundational knowledge of NCVIP processes and related approaches for employee development, including coaching, mentoring, discipline, and accountability methods
• Working knowledge of subordinate staff positions, and DAC/DCS goals, objectives, and policy
• Working knowledge of the N.C. General Statutes, the Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and the Section of Prisons
• Hands-on experience with case planning, structured intervention worksheets and delegated authority; working knowledge of structured sentencing, evidence-based practices, JRA, and motivational interviewing
• Experience expressing ideas effectively and clearly in written and verbal communication

The Posting will close at 11:59 P.M. the night before the end date.

Position# 60074622 is an anticipated vacancy.

Internal Posting-This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits. **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.** 

Applicants must meet the above KSAs and Management Preferences to be considered among the most qualified for the position. Job duties must be listed in the application; we will not review resume details in lieu of application data.

About the Division of Community Supervision:

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for overseeing supervision of adult offenders on probation, parole, or post-release. The DCS mission is to ensure public safety while helping offenders make positive changes and successfully complete their supervision. DCS collaborates closely with the NC Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, the court system as well as other state agencies, and community partners, particularly those addressing mental health, substance use and re-entry issues faced by our returning citizens. DCS is also responsible for the supervision of offenders who transfer from other states through the Interstate Compact program and has oversight of the Community Service Work Program.

Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental 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).

• 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 https://www.naces.org/members.

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.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in either of the following roles: probation/parole officer or corrections administrator in a technical or administrative capacity involving the application and interpretation of policies and the development of procedures in assigned area. In addition, one year of experience is required in any of the following roles:

• Chief probation and parole officer,
• Corrections supervisor, or
• Corrections program administrator in a consultative capacity

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: The Bachelor’s degree is a requirement. There is no equivalency for the four-year degree requirement based on N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

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:

Atchemsou Nicole Adjare Sandani

Email:

[email protected]