Judicial District Manager II – Judicial District 25 – North Carolina – North Carolina Government

Internal Posting – This position is open to current DAC employees only. This positing is for position #60074704, Judicial District Manager II, a position which is expected to be available March 01, 2024.  This position is in Judicial District 25, overseeing Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties. This position is multi-dimensional, working in the functional areas of fiscal, operations, and personnel. The Judicial District Manager (JDM) oversees the daily operations and fiscal management of their assigned district while supervising staff; position 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 Statutes.  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.  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 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 cost.    The JDM is frequently requested to assume additional 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 Division 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.Position will take part in conducting internal investigations. This position will be involved with disciplinary, dispute and employee performance management.  Incumbent may serve as lead interviewer for vacant positions.  Position requires knowledge in counseling, interviewing, recruitment, placement, employee retention and investigation techniques.The 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, offender family members, victims, victim family members, and citizens within the community.Position requires:Ability to plan, administer and coordinate community supervision activities within assigned district. The 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. The JDM is responsible for developing appropriate staffing plans to meet offender needs in the district. Must have thorough knowledge of the principles of Evidence Based Practices, the Justice Reinvestment Act, probation/parole, post-release, structured sentencing, criminal law and statutory guidelines Ability to delegate complex assignments to professional and clerical staff and to evaluate their work.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, law enforcement officers, community agencies, the general public, and co-workers. The JDM is the chief liaison between Community Supervision, the general public, community agencies, law enforcement, and other criminal justice agencies.  The position is the point of contact for media issues within the Judicial District as well as serving on District local task forces, community boards and committees.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, Field Specialists, and administrative personnel.  Other daily contacts may include Assistant Division Administrators, Division Administrators, Division Office personnel, NCDAC Personnel, Administrative Services staff including HR and purchasing staff, MIS, DAC Site Security personnel, Criminal Justice agencies, offenders, community resources, Judicial officials, victims, general public, Deputy Secretary’s Office, and Director’s Office.The Department of Adult Correction is responsible for 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 mission of Community Supervision is to protect the safety of citizens in communities throughout the state by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders on probation, parole or post-release supervision.  The primary goal of Community Supervision is to reach an equal balance of control and treatment for offenders that will positively affect their behavior and lifestyle patterns. Probation /parole officers protect the public safety by helping offenders learn to live within the law. They supervise offenders’ activities in the community and ensure their compliance with court orders and sanctions. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits.    Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is NC16.  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

Applications should be completed thoroughly to include all knowledge, skills and abilities. 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 attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click on this Link for additional information. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of community corrections objectives, techniques, and regulations. Thorough knowledge of division personnel policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of criminogenic behavior and related offender supervision techniques. Thorough knowledge of services available to offenders from private and public providers, community resourcesProven experience expressing oneself clearly in oral and written form.Management prefers:Knowledge of subordinate staff positions and Department of Adult Correction and Community Supervision personnel policies and procedures, especially regarding performance (NC VIP), discipline, and various leave policiesThorough knowledge of Community Supervision goals, objectives, and policies,   Hands-on experience with case planning, structured intervention worksheets and delegated authority, and working knowledge of structured sentencing, evidence-based principles and Justice ReinvestmentWorking knowledge of the N.C. General Statutes, the Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and the Section of Prisons.Position is certified by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. 

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.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 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: 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, two years of experience is required in any of the following roles:chief probation and parole officer, or assistant judicial district manager, or judicial district manager, or senior corrections administrator in a consultative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.  

Supplemental and Contact Information

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. 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.        If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.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 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist at 919-324-1123.