Administrative Officer I - Wilkes Correctional Center

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Key Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of all facility administrative operations, including budget, business office functions, procurement, inventory, and support services to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

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Adult Correction

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Administrative Officer I (NS)

60073969

NC11

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!

This position is located at Wilkes Correctional Center located in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (Wilkes County), which is a 262-bed minimum custody facility and employs approximately 54 staff.

The primary purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate the complete business and human resource functions at the assigned minimum custody facility. This requires high level decision making based on knowledge of DAC policy as well as a thorough understanding of facility operations.

Key Duties Include:
• Provides oversight of all facility administrative operations, including budget, business office functions, procurement, inventory, and support services to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Supervises administrative and support staff, including assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring staff are trained in applicable policies and procedures.
• Implements and monitors administrative policies and procedures in accordance with NCDAC guidelines and State regulations.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the facility’s operating budget, ensuring proper fiscal management, reporting, and adherence to established controls.
• Ensures compliance with internal audits, policy standards, and regulatory requirements, and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Serves as a member of the facility’s management team, providing guidance and recommendations on administrative, financial, and operational matters.
• Coordinates administrative support functions with custody and programs staff to ensure continuous and effective facility operations.
• Reviews and evaluates administrative processes and operations to identify inefficiencies.

This position reports directly to the Warden I of Wilkes Correctional Center

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:

Documented knowledge of Human Resource Policies and Procedures
Documented knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
Knowledge of Modern Office Procedures, Practices, and Equipment

Documented knowledge of Supervisory Skills

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

This an Anticipated Vacancy.

What We Offer

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The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

✓Health Insurance options

✓Retirement Plans

✓NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

✓Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

✓Paid Parental Leave

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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.

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.

Requirements

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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

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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 one year of experience in HR, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Ashley Reaume Keller

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov