Staff Development Specialist I
Staff Development Specialist I
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Description of Work
The Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) provides training for employees across the Department of Adult Correction. OSDT has a staff of 91 instructors and support personnel who deliver basic training to Correction and Probation Officers. The office also leads firearms training leadership education programs general instructor training and other specialized classes as well as managing the delivery of annual in-service training for more than 16000 certified employees.
This Staff Development Specialist position is in the Curriculum section at OSDT and will report directly to the OSDT Curriculum Manager. The primary purpose of the Staff Development Specialist I is to perform a variety of services to meet the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction OSDT and program training needs. Work involves preparation of teaching plans training materials and identifying objectives. The employee may also coordinate schedule and evaluate training events under supervision of other instructors.
This position will work closely with Community Supervision and Institution staff and instructors to manage information and materials required to develop learning content for the PPO Basic Training and/or Correctional Officer Basic Training curriculums. This position will also manage information and materials required to develop content for Community Supervision and Institution Mandatory In-Service Training Curriculums along with additional training programs. This position must ensure lesson plans are policy driven updated annually meet ISD requirements and are consistent with the Criminal Justice Standards Commissions guidelines for accredited training.
This position will work closely with OSDT Operation Managers in the revision of lesson plans and will also attend Review and Revision Committee meetings as a representative of the Curriculum Section.
This position will also be responsible for administering and monitoring state certified examinations as well as managing student data and test materials. This position will also provide support to other sections within OSDT and must be able to participate in training delivery as either the lead or as an assisting instructor (if applicable).
Note:Overnight travel is required in this position.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.*This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.*
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.
Note to Current State Employees: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 Preferences:- Possession of current General Instructor Certification.
Extensive experience with standard Microsoft Office Products (Word PowerPoint and Excel).
Thorough knowledge of Division of Community Supervision and Institutions policies procedures and operations.
Experience conducting research for lesson plans and creating training materials with information gathered from research.
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 year of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guidefor details.
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in a progressive training or teaching role or one year of experience in a human service counseling or training program in the subject matter specified;
or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us to Make a Difference! Department of Adult Correctionsis 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.
TheOffice of Staff Development and Training (OSDT)is the cornerstone of training for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction workforce. Our team of 101 instructors and support personnel delivers basic training to correction and probation/parole officers as well as specialized classes such as firearms leadership and instructor training. With our expertise we manage the delivery of annual in-service training for over 16000 certified employees. The OSDT team is committed to addressing the specialized training needs of all staff from top management officials to first-line employees. With over 500 job classifications requiring mandated training our comprehensive training program is designed to meet the needs of the agency.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 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 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 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 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/ParoleOfficerCertification.
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.
Per NC Administrative Code 09B .0103 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 FBIs Next 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 Gabriel Earley at or.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
