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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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!

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date stating in the posting.

The Judicial Division Director (JDD) independently manages all aspects of operations of judicial districts within a judicial division. The JDD is responsible for statewide development implementation analysis and on-going evaluation of field operations and offender supervision. Position provides direction related to a wide variety of policies pertaining to offender supervision officer safety public safety program services special operations human resource management (e.g. recruitment oversight employee investigations disciplinary actions employee relations). The JDD will assist in responding to inquiries from the governors office general assembly staff legislators judges secretarys office and management within the section. Position will serve as a member of the Community Supervision leadership team and will represent Community
Supervision at various committee and council meetings. Position provides budgetary oversight and fiscal management for the division reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures and providing input for budget adjustment requests. Position may require extensive travel some overnight. Position holder must be able to legally and safely operate a motor vehicle for job-related purposes potentially for longer periods of time during both day and night hours and in adverse weather. The below duties are not all-encompassing and others may be assigned.

The Judicial Division Director (JDD) will:

• Provide leadership management and direction to senior level staff and input in the development and design of new and innovative programs
• Identify areas of improvement and establish methods to implement and measure efficient improvement strategies
• Review goals and work progress with management team and approve interim supervision/ action plans
• Review and approve non routine disciplinary actions to ensure management consistency
• Make site visits to the judicial districts and field probation offices and participates in stakeholder meetings to ensure
• the agencys mission is being promoted and upheld
• Ensure proper balance of caseloads by strategically placing positions within the appropriate geographical location
• Review reports and internal audits and provide feedback to appropriate persons
• Review minutes from district office meetings and use data to assist in identifying and executing required operational suggestions/changes
• Set and review work standards when considering requests for policy modifications/exceptions related to interim supervision plans SOPs and local practices

The successful candidate will also:

• Understand caseload numbers the dynamics of various sanctions and unique needs of individual county courts and districts
• Understand offender treatment resources available through the communities within the division
• Have knowledge of operational trends using data and reports to anticipate and develop proactive responses
• Be adept at public speaking conducting meetings and presentations to effectively communicate the departments mission and goals
• Possess excellent written communication skills
• Position will collaborate with the Director of Administration in the areas of human resources motor fleet management fiscal control of assets lease oversight and budget matters related to the district.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

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.

To be considered most qualified the following KSAs/Management Preferences must be described in your work history on the application.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of NCVIP processes and related approaches for employee development including coaching mentoring discipline and accountability methods
• In-depth knowledge of subordinate staff positions and DAC/DCS goals objectives and policy
• Proven experience applying knowledge of the NC General Statutes Post-release Supervision and Parole Commission and Institutions
• Experience providing budgetary oversight and fiscal management for a work area reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures
• Demonstrated ability and experience expressing ideas effectively and clearly in written and verbal communication with offenders the public peers supervisors legislators the judiciary and other stakeholders

Note:

This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on February 01 2026. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits.

The salary grade for this position is NC21. The pay range is 67996.00 - 132593.00.

**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**

This position is Exempt Managerial and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.

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.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in corrections plus an additional three years of experience in corrections management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position is certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division; applicants must be eligible for certification.

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.

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