What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Analyst II -Deputy Director of Violence Prevention position at State of North Carolina - Dept of Public Safety?
Description of Work
Are you seeking a meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career related to violence prevention? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
This Program Analyst II serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) within the Administration Division at the Department of Public Safety and reports to the Director of OVP. This position serves as a statewide technical consultant, collaborating with a variety of sectors as a liaison in building infrastructure across the state to support violence reduction and prevention. Position takes a proactive approach in blending strategic thought, conducting research based on data driven strategies and effective communication, and cultivating collaboration for the advancement of a comprehensive public health approach to violence prevention. The Deputy Director has both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from operations and project management to partnership building and technical assistance and supports all programmatic aspects of the office.
Key responsibilities are related to 1.) Information Sharing, Communication and Agency Coordination 2.) Strategic Planning 3.) Technical Assistance and Training and 4.) Operations.
- Serves as the liaison for interagency communication and coordination with a variety of sectors (law enforcement agencies, criminal justice organizations, service providers, local government, healthcare institutions, etc.). in the development of projects and initiatives to address violence prevention. This may include designing and convening cross-sectoral meetings aimed at knowledge sharing and collaborative solution-building, overseeing the implementation of data-driven public health models to inform violence prevention initiatives, advocate for the implementation of public safety/public health cross sectors partnerships and the adoption of evidence-based practices to address violence in local communities, etc.
- Assists with strategic planning efforts to build a consolidated proactive approach in the development and implementation of programmatic and policy initiatives to address violence prevention, that align with both DPS and DHHS goals and objectives.
- Develops data driven identifiers to review program outcomes and recommend improvements based on evaluation results.
- Identifies stakeholders and establish feedback methods, analyze and evaluate resource needs and identifies potential funding channels through program partners to ensure effective unitization across various projects and initiatives.
- Serves as a technical advisor in consulting on evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies that will target violence prevention, for a variety of sectors (law enforcement agencies, criminal justice organizations, service providers, local government, healthcare institutions, etc.).
- Delivers presentations, shares best practices including statistics and information results.
- Supports the overall operations management for the office, including hiring, supervising, budgeting, reporting, etc.
- Assists Director on special assignments that impact the Office of Violence Prevention.
The employee in this position is expected to have the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures; the ability to use sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, government officials, and the general public; and the ability to communicate effectively with program stakeholders.
This position is Exempt Managerial and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126).
We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
About the Office of Violence Prevention
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) was established in March 2023 to support the State in the reduction of violence and firearm misuse. The purpose of this Office is to develop a public health approach in collaboration with state and local agencies to facilitate information sharing, document best practices, and build resources that will enable the implementation of violence prevention initiatives. Work efforts will involve offering training and technical assistance, issuing best practice guidance and model processes, facilitating information sharing across state and local leaders working to reduce violence, conducting public awareness campaigns, data sharing, collaborating with research institutions, and identifying and applying for funding from federal and philanthropic sources.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]
To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
- Experience managing programs related to violence prevention and/or violence intervention.
- Knowledge of the intersection of Public Safety/Criminal Justice and Public Health.
- Experience working with stakeholders from various disciples (such as law enforcement, courts, local government, educators, etc.) to build partnerships, share information, problem solve, and/or identify collaborative opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience using business technology applications, including video/web conferencing.
- Experience developing reports, programs, policies, and/or metrics to analyze/evaluate programs, make informed decisions, identify areas of improvement, implement targeted interventions, and/or measure impact.
Management Preferences: (These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.)
- Experience in government administration
- Experience in firearm or community violence prevention
- Experience working with law enforcement or criminal justice agencies
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience related to the area of assignment;
or
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Please Note: This is to clarify that the "experience related to the area of assignment" is defined as experience in program management related to violence prevention and/or violence intervention.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Transcripts
- Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.? Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
Military Experience
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
