Regional Recruiter (Western)

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

60061314

Grade

NC13

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

Ready to shape the future of our hiring? Join us as a Western Regional Recruiter and be the key to unlocking exceptional talent in Adult Corrections! We're looking for a Regional Recruiter to help us build a strong pool of Correctional Officers who are committed to protecting and serving within our agency, our careers make a difference! If you're driven by purpose and passionate about finding the best, we want you on our team!

This position will work strategically and collaboratively to serve as NC Department of Adult Correction (NC DAC) Regional Recruiter (Agency HR Consultant I) to initiate and carry out recruitment initiatives in the specified Region or specified area of expertise in order to plan, coordinate, and facilitate recruitment to our certified vacancies within NC DAC. These positions will recruit for and source qualified candidates and work well with Agency Administration, Institutional leadership, Facility Administrators, Community Supervision District Staff and leadership, and other working units and hiring teams within NC DAC to plan and facilitate special recruitment hiring events, candidate sourcing and engagement, metrics and reporting, etc. to target outstanding candidates for jobs such as: Correctional Officers, Probation/Parole Officers, Administrative, Trades, Engineering, and other positions as deemed necessary.

Other responsibilities may include but not limited to:
-Collaborating and developing working relationships with colleges and universities as well as professional boards, commissions, and/or
associations to plan and facilitate recruitment initiatives and options for hiring event venues.
-Gathering information for recruitment and retention issues in order to provide feedback to Central HR on what is working well and what areas
need improvement within the area of Recruitment.
-Participating in and attending NC DAC-specific career and hiring events as well as community job fairs and networking events.
-Speaking directly with senior college students and in their classes in regard to career opportunities within NC DAC
-Preparing presentations, both on paper and using Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as developing and maintaining spreadsheets for applicant
and position tracking purposes.
-Utilizing advertising, marketing, social media, professional associations, and other sources to promote certain positions.
-Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with applicants, internal and external stakeholders, and management both
individually and in front of large audiences at all levels of the organization.

These are full-time, permanent positions (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. These positions have a direct reporting role with Recruitment Supervisor for training, recruitment efforts, and specialized recruitment needs in “hard to recruit for” positions. Travel may be required with some overnight stays, additionally, overtime on evenings and weekends may occur. A State Vehicle will be available for approved travel in addition to other tools necessary to fulfill the expectations of the position such as a state vehicle, state laptop, state cell phone, printer, gas (WEX) card, recruiting materials and displays, etc.

This position will operate as field-based regional positions but will be responsible primarily for in-person recruitment activities for Alexander, Alleghany, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stokes, Surry, Union, Yadkin, and possible other surrounding counties. Ideal candidates should reside in or nearby one of the counties listed above. Position may still report in occasionally to Raleigh, NC for meetings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $50,088 - $73,130

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position
if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience planning and implementing strategic field recruitment initiatives.

• Experience using social media tools and electronic platforms in the recruitment process.

• Experience candidate sourcing and/or sourcing candidates through various web-based HR/Recruitment platforms.

Must have a valid driver's license, in order to operate a State Vehicle.

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Compensation & 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 website for State Benefits.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DAC: https://www.dac.nc.gov/.

DAC 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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

               

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 5:00 PM on the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• 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.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. 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 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. 

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), DAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DAC 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.

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:

Scot Timothy Watanabe

Email:

[email protected]