Job Description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Community Supervision

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate II (S)

Position Number

60074259

Grade

NC02

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!

of Work

This position is assigned to the Judicial District 18 Office in Guilford County. Position provides clerical and administrative support to Chief Probation/Parole Officers and Probation/Parole Officers consisting of one or more units and the Judicial District Office when requested for operational needs at the district level.

This position is a front line for offender interaction in an office setting. Must be able to acknowledge offenders and other visitors and alert appropriate Probation/Parole Officer of offender arrival.
- Monitor offender waiting areas and answer basic inquiries from offenders and direct to the appropriate personnel.
- Answer incoming phone calls and disseminate information to the appropriate person.
- Act upon directives and requests from staff to aid in orderly operation of the unit and the facility.

This position will be responsible for certain records and reports.
- Enter and retrieve information in the OPUS system when needed.
- Type and edit reports, forms, orders, and other documents to include but not limited to judgments, expense vouchers, inventory orders, work tickets for computers, correspondence to offenders, correspondence to community partners, and others.
- Record and transcribe minutes of meetings.
- Maintain and monitor staff monthly work schedules and calendars.
- Conduct location equipment and supply inventory and order supplies upon notification from the district office.
- Assist staff with updating and maintaining fact sheets.
- Analyze, reconcile, and compile monthly reports with specified time frames to include but not limited to unit statistical reports, mileage reports, stamp logs, BEACON error reports, mileage logs, phone bills, copy machine reports.
- Organize and maintain all pertinent information for the location and the unit to include but not limited to employee schedules, employee contact sheets, fact sheets, closed files, inventory for the location.
- Compose and respond to email correspondence on a daily basis.

This position is also be responsible for clerical duties such as file documents both electronically and hard-copy and process incoming and outgoing mail through US Postal Service and Courier.

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: $31,200 - $51,249

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Recommended in this Position

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:

Attention to Detail Thoroughness in accomplishing a task with concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.

Communication Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and

Respond appropriately to others.

Interpersonal Skills Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork. Ability to build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with coworkers to achieve the goals of the work unit.

Office Technology Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs.

Planning and Organizing Work Establishing courses of action of self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Team Work Active participation in, and facilitation of, team effectiveness; taking actions that demonstrate consideration for the feelings and needs of others; being aware of the effect of one’s behaviors on others.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59pm The Night Before The End Date

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC02 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.

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 NC Flex 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.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

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), 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by and “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.

Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant / secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training 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.

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.

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:

Sharon Gail Cannon

Email:

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov