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This position is currently located within the Department of Public Safety but will transfer to the Department of Adult Correction when it is established on January 1st, 2023.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits.
The mission of Community Corrections 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 Corrections 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.
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS), the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees, is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its residents through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters!
The primary purpose of the Business Officer I position is to administer and manage the business and financial affairs of Community Corrections administration. This position will review and direct procurement activity for Community Corrections, while also helping to monitor operating budgets. This position is responsible managing and coaching the accounting staff within the section to ensure compliance with standard policies and procedures and achieving optimal performance. The main areas of responsibility include;
- Conducting research
- Serving as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Gathering information, and,
- Preparing pre and post contract evaluations related to procurement activity.
This position will guide fiscal staff in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract administration, budget reports and financial statements, disposition of surplus property, fixed asset and equipment reports, monitoring of leases, research and disposition of vendor statements as they pertain to the substance abuse screening, intervention programming and electronic monitoring operations. This position shall coordinate the evaluation, selection and ordering of officer safety equipment. This position is expected to research and resolve fiscal and procurement issues escalated by subordinate staff or referred by management.
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 attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click on this Link for additional information.
This position requires knowledge of:
- Business mathematics, accounting practices, and budgetary policy and procedures
Management prefers:
- Strategic planning and program management experience,
- Knowledge of state policies related to procurement and budget management,
- Knowledge of NCAS and e-procurement,
- Experience in negotiation and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation and evaluation.
- The incumbent have the ability to:
- Use a variety of office equipment (i.e., calculator, computer, copier, fax machine) and computer software
- Understand and incorporate regulations of accounting and e-procurement software
- Prepare written documents and reports and cater information to the sophistication of the audience
- Direct and manage staff and make changes to workload distribution
- Perform tasks with accuracy
Incumbent must possess a professional demeanor with regards to interagency and public contact.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The N.C. Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS 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.
- 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 applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to
https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/officer-certification-programs/correctional-and-probation-parole-officer-certification/
for specific certification requirements.
The NC Department of Public Safety must adhere to the US Department 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 Department of Public Safety: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
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 date graduated, work experience and certificates. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. 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 into your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are not selected, you will receive an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,959.00 – $83,928.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
