DAID Program Regional Coordinator

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Extension Educ & Training Spec I (S)

Position Number

60039659

Grade

NC13

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Drug & Alcohol Impaired Driving (DAID) Program Regional Coordinator serves as an Extension Education & Training Specialist responsible for coordinating, promoting, and directing education and training programs within the assigned region. The position develops and conducts training courses of varying content, duration, and statutory requirements and works with state, local, and federal agencies to determine training needs and align program delivery.

Work includes administering regional training projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and preparing accurate educational program reports. This role requires ongoing collaboration with agency personnel, program partners, and community college representatives to support statewide education and training objectives. This position operates with consultative and administrative responsibilities within a broader public health and safety training framework.


Key Duties Include:
– Coordinate regional education and training programs by planning course delivery, scheduling instruction, and aligning training content with state and federal requirements.

– Develop and conduct training courses with varied subject matter, duration, and statutory obligations based on regional program needs.

– Promote extension education and training opportunities through direct engagement with state, local, and federal agencies and community partners.

– Evaluate training programs using established methods and prepare accurate reports documenting outcomes, compliance, and instructional effectiveness.

– Determine regional training needs by consulting with agency personnel, community college system representatives, and other stakeholders.

– Apply federal and state regulations to training program development to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory adherence.

– Coordinate projects requiring federal funding by preparing program materials and supporting documentation as needed.

– Maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, committee members, college administrators, and public‑facing program partners.

– Support broader statewide training initiatives by integrating regional findings, instructional feedback, and program evaluation results.

– Ensure training program operations meet administrative expectations through organized documentation, timely communication, and consistent workflow management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $50,088.00 - $87,654.00

Recruitment Range: $50,088.00 - $68,637.00

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: 

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in planning and coordinating multi‑course extension education and training programs, including measurable experience organizing course delivery across varied occupational subject areas.

• Documented developing and conducting training sessions with differing levels of content complexity, duration, and regulatory requirements.

• Prior experience working with state, local, and federal partners to identify regional training needs, align program objectives, and coordinate education initiatives.

• Demonstrates advanced capability in evaluating training programs by preparing accurate reports, assessing instructional effectiveness, and integrating results into program improvements.

• Proficient in interpreting and applying federal and state regulations within training program design, documentation, and day‑to‑day workflow processes.

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

This Position Is Eligible For A Fully Remote Work Option

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 50 pounds. Load and unload a cargo van.

• Load-in and load-out equipment at training and test sites.

• Operate and drive a cargo van long and short distances.

• Bending and kneeling to connect/disconnect equipment.

• Operate a computer keyboard.

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch (FTA):
The Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch seeks to reduce the incidence of impaired driving by providing comprehensive training programs to law enforcement personnel in the detection, apprehension, and prosecution of the impaired driver.

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: 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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 DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. 

DHHS 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 11:59 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. 

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

CONTACT INFORMATION  

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 

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 two years of experience in the occupational area assigned

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Tresha Walker

Email:

[email protected]