Judicial Division Director, Division IV

Salary : $67,996.00 - $132,593.00 Annually

Location : Buncombe County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 25-01787 OP 60074529

Department : Adult Correction

Division : Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Judicial Division Administrator

Position Number : 60074529

Section : Community Supervision, Judicial Division IV

Salary Grade : NC21

Description of Work

The Judicial Division Director (JDD) is responsible for all aspects of operations. The JDD is responsible for statewide development, implementation, analysis and on-going evaluation of field operations and offender supervision. Position provides direction related to a wide variety of policies pertaining to offender supervision, officer safety, public safety, program services, special operations.

The JDD is also responsible for all fiscal and budgetary controls for the division, including property lease oversight, purchasing contract and vendor compliance, and fleet management.

In addition, the JDD is responsible for CJ Standards training and policy compliance, independently managing all aspects of training within a judicial division.

The JDD handles human resources management for the division. This includes recruitment oversight, employee investigations, disciplinary actions, employee relations, health & benefits oversight, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and agency labor and employment laws as well as agency policy and procedures.

The JDD will assist in responding to inquiries from entities that may include the governor's office, general assembly staff, legislators, judges, secretary's office, and management within the section. Position will serve as a member of the Division of Community Supervision (DCS) leadership team and will represent DCS at events such as committee and council meetings.

Responsibilities of the Judicial Division Director (JDD) include :

• Providing leadership, management and direction to senior level staff and input in the development and design of new and innovative programs
• Identifying areas of improvement and establish methods to implement and measure efficient improvement strategies
• Reviewing goals and work progress with management team and approving interim supervision / action plans; understand caseload numbers, the dynamics of various sanctions, and unique needs of individual county courts and districts
• Making site visits to the judicial districts and field probation offices, and participating in stakeholder meetings to ensure the agency's mission is being promoted and upheld; understanding offender treatment resources available through the communities within the division
• Making internal organizational changes based on caseload analysis, legislative mandates, and operational priorities.
• Reviewing reports and internal audits and providing feedback to appropriate persons
• Setting and reviewing work standards when considering requests for policy modifications / exceptions

Position will collaborate with the DCS leadership and also provide independent oversight in the areas of :

Act as the final hiring authority / hiring manager for the judicial division

Asset management

The successful candidate will also :

Note : This position is certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division. Applicants must be eligible for certification.

This position description is not all-inclusive and supervisor may delegate and assign other duties to position as needed.

This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on May 1, 2025. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with

This position is Exempt Managerial and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

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.

As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state's pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $67,996.00 - $132,593.00.

Note to Current State Employees :

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following :

Management Preference : Possession of current certification through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division.

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 for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in corrections plus an additional three years of experience in corrections management (7 years minimum of related experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

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.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.

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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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 and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact a Human Resources Professional at 919-324-1132.

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.

Pursuant to G. S. 126-5(c7), the Central Region Director I is designated as Exempt Managerial. Except as to the policies and rules established by the State Personnel Commission pursuant to G.S. 126-4 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and except as to the provisions of G. S. 126-7, G. S. 126-8.5, G. S. 126-14.2, G. S. 126-14.3, G. S. 126-34.1(a)(2), and Articles 6, 7, 14, 15 and 16 of this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 126 (the State Personnel Act) does not apply to this position. Generally, this means that policies and rules relating to disciplinary action, separation, and appeals do not apply to positions designated as Exempt Managerial. By checking yes, I understand that this position is designated as Exempt Managerial.

Do you have previous work experience that would allow you to have thorough knowledge of the objectives, techniques and regulations of Community Supervision operations, including working with personnel and budgeting procedures?

If you responded yes to question #2, briefly explain where and what duties gained you this knowledge and / or experience. If you responded no, please write "n / a".

Briefly describe your understanding of the Justice Reinvestment Act and Evidence Based Practices.

Within the body of your application, have you provided clear documentation of where you gained your knowledge of services available to the community, and other private and public program activities?

Please indicate below the groups that you have provided documented experience of having working with within the body of your application :

In order to be deemed qualified for this position you must have clearly documented within the body of your application information which can be used to clearly substantiate that you possess both the education and experience, as well as ALL of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this job posting. Have you reviewed your application to ensure that this has been done?

Please select the below response those most accurately reflects the status of your certification through the NC Dept of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division.

Have you ever been charged or convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? This includes being arrested by a law enforcement officer or otherwise charged with a criminal offense (issued a criminal citation or summons), regardless of the date of the offense and the disposition (to include dismissals, not guilty, no pros, Prayer for Judgment (PJC), expungements, or a plea of guilty).(Note : A charge or conviction does not necessarily mean that you cannot be hired. The offense will be evaluated based on requirements mandated by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.)If you answered 'yes' that you have been charged or convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the charge or conviction, including the offense(s) charged and disposition (to include dismissals, not guilty, no pros, PJC, expungements, or plea of guilty).

If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. Do you understand this requirement?

Required Question

Salary : $67,996 - $132,593