Chief of Business Enterprises
Chief of Business Enterprises
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Description of Work
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in collaboration with its partners protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services. The mission of DHHS Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to enable people who are blind and visually impaired in NC to reach their independent living and employment goals.The primary purpose of the Business Enterprises Program (BEP) is to provide employment opportunities for individuals who legally blind through the establishment of food service and vending facilities on government and private properties. The BEP administers the RandolphSheppard Act and state statutes which grant priority to blind vendors in the operation of retail facilities on government properties.
The Chief of Business Enterprises (BE) is responsible for managing and overseeing the Business Enterprises Program on government and private properties throughout North Carolina and ensuring program adherence with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the program. The chief serves as a liaison with the Elected Committee of Blind Vendors (ECBV) and licensed blind operators and must collaborate effectively with these parties and licensed blind operators and must collaborate effectively with these parties. Additional chief duties include but are not limited to developing and implementing policies and procedures and operational aspects of the program; developing annual budget projections and monitoring the yeartodate receipts and expenditures to ensure the program is able to meet all financial obligations.
About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB):
The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired blind and deafblind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
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 highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:- Working knowledge of sales general business and accounting practices and government facility management
- Experience in monitoring program receipts and expenditures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with negotiation and building partnerships with internal and external contact
Management preferences will be given to candidates with:- Knowledge and experience in government contract development negotiations and management preferred
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. SeeEducation and Experience Equivalency Guidefor details.
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in personnel budgeting research or administrative management;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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. For more information about DHHS: uses the MeritBased 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 Veterans Preference must attach aDD214 Member4 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.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources 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 Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Talent Acquisition at .
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
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