Judicial District Manager II- JDM8

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Community Supervision

Job Classification Title

Judicial District Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60076403

Grade

NC16

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

The Judicial District Manager (JDM) oversees the daily operations and fiscal management of their assigned district while supervising a staff. The JDM 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 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 offenders’ needs in the district.

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 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.

The JDM is responsible for the utilization of computer technology within the Judicial District. The JDM reviews and evaluates the work of staff and encourages or directs the use of such equipment to enhance employee efficiency, The Judicial District Manager (JDM) oversees the daily operations and fiscal management of their assigned district while supervising a staff. The JDM 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 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.

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 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.

The JDM is responsible for the utilization of computer technology within the Judicial District. The JDM reviews and evaluates the work of staff and encourages or directs the use of such equipment to enhance employee efficiency.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $57,983.00-$101,470.00

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 skill in delegating complex assignments, providing guidance, and reviewing outcomes to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and accountability

• Experience planning and executing community supervision activities which incorporate DAC/DCS objectives and policies

• Working knowledge of division personnel policies and procedures

• Experience expressing ideas effectively and clearly in written and verbal communication

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels through respectful, adaptive communication and collaboration

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

Position# 60076403 is an anticipated vacancy.

Internal Posting-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.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits. **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.** 

About the Division of Community Supervision:

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.

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:
NCDAC 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. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

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 night before closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

• 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. 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 (OSHR) 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), North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, NCDAC 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.

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 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, assistant judicial district manager, judicial district manager or senior corrections administrator in a consultative capacity

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:

Atchemsou Nicole Adjare Sandani

Email:

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov