PIECP Program Coordinator
PIECP Program Coordinator
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Description of Work
Are you looking for a fulfilling career that helps people live better lives while changing your own life Then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come work with us at Correction Enterprises (CE) a rising division of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC). We are North Carolinas only state government entity that operates as a $125 million-dollar commercial manufacturing and services business with 28 production centers across the state. We train rehabilitate and provide reentry support to help incarcerated adults start new lives with housing transportation and a living-wage job.
If you are organized action-oriented and love working in a demanding people-focused work culture you could be a great fit for our Program Coordinator IV position which oversees and coordinates our Federally regulated Prison Industries Enhancement Certification (PIECP) Program. Correction Enterprises is the sole PIECP certificate holder for the state of North Carolina. This innovative program allows commercial businesses to partner with our production centers to produce goods and services while paying adult offenders prevailing wages.
If you are hired for this Raleigh-based position your primary mission will include but not be limited to:
- Working with our plant management and executive team to oversee CEs three existing PIECPs and pursue additional PIECP start-ups at other NCDAC facilities.
- Interfacing with multiple stakeholders to ensure PIECP regulations and other legally required administrative logistics (i.e. reports and other documents) are continually in compliance with federal (Bureau of Justice Assistance) and its technical assistance provider the National Correctional Industries Association (NCIA).
- Meeting with executives of commercial businesses to explore and assess the potential PIECP start-up opportunities through visits to NCDAC institutions throughout North Carolina working with NCDACs legal office and working with CEs assistant director of Financial Operations.
- Interfacing with NCDAC facility wardens assistant wardens maintenance staff and/or NCDAC Engineering to assess suitability of potential PIECP start-up sites; costs of fitting up the site (electrical HVAC lighting IT etc.) and availability of qualified offender workers.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits
Note to Current State Employees
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.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge skills and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
Management Preference
Basic knowledge of accounting practices and procedures including profit and loss statements of business units.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing applying and interpreting complex legal and administrative policies regulations laws and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with PIECP partners (customers) agency personnel officials and the public.
Ability to plan and effectively coordinate and manage PIECP work with multiple internal stakeholders including CE plant managers administrative staff Human Resources and NCDAC legal staff.
Excellent verbal (public speaking) and written communication and organizational skills with multiple years of experience using Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
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.
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Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience related to the area of assignment
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
- Come Join Us To Make A Difference!Department of Adult Correctionis one of the largest state agencies with more than 19000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration Compliance & Accreditation Comprehensive Health Services Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Correction Enterprisesdivision is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment which exposes offenders to practical work experience and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes. This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.
DAC 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.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications containcomprehensive 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 the 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 aDD-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 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.
- 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: REAHiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
- PerNC General Statute 143B-972.1 applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBIsNext Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
- If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.
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 and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help- Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Lisa Byrd ator.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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