Additional Sentence Auditor

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

General Counsel

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC10

About Us

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

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The Program Coordinator II Additional Sentence Auditor positions are in the Combined Record Section of the Department of Adult Correction Raleigh Wake County.

The Combined Records section is responsible for the development and maintenance of offender records and the calculation of sentences for all offenders who are incarcerated in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction facilities. The staff at Combined Records obtain information from a variety of sources including the courts the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission the North Carolina Department of Justice the Attorney Generals Office and federal state and county law enforcement agencies. The section also provides auxiliary services to the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission Community Supervision and the Extradition Office.

The primary purpose of the Program Coordinator II / Additional Sentence Auditor position is to audit additional sentences for an offenders existing record. This position must be able to determine how the additional sentence will need to be arranged with the existing record. This position must analyze and review the already existing new admission record in detail to determine the precise affect the additional sentence will have on the existing records by utilizing the OPUS (Offender Population Unified System).
This position will verify existing/pending parole and/or post release supervision cases that exist in OPUS. The additional sentence shall be audited according to current policy and procedures for additional sentences. This position must have extensive knowledge of auditing new admission records and clear knowledge of adding on additional sentences to the existing offenders sentence structures in OPUS.

Workday Closure Notice
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This is a full-time limited position (40 hours per week four days 10 hours per day) with State 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/Management Preferences

Salary Range $41655 - $72897

Recruiting for 2 positions and

Management Preference

• Thorough knowledge to interpret and apply the North Carolina General Statutes and NCDPS DAC DOP Policies and Procedures including the offenders sentence structure per the Judgment Court Commitments and additional sentences and/or time computations.
• Experience with OPUS (Offender Population Unified System) to discern priority cases and handle according to DAC policy and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency to communicate in clear and effective oral and written form concerning all DAC DOP DCC and Parole Commission rules and regulations and/or policies procedures that pertain to the offenders sentences.
• Utilize extensive knowledge and skills to plan develop and recommend the implementation of any new sentence auditing policy and procedures when necessary to ensure accuracy of an offenders existing and/or additional sentence structures in OPUS. Consult with all levels of management team and staff within the Combined Records Office as well as DAC DOP DCC A/Gs DPS legal D.A.s Office and Parole/Post Release Supervision Office regarding any existing offender sentence structures in OPUS.
• Ability to modify any existing sentence structures per the additional sentence Judgment and Commitments received from the Courts. Utilize all DAC DOP current and past policies procedures rules and regulations to arrange sentences per the Courts. Enter the Judgment of the Court in the OPUS (Offender Population Unified System) and ensure sentence structure information in OPUS has been entered (precisely) per the additional Judgment and Commitments received from the Courts. Ability to research and interpret NC General Statutes for criminal offenses and verify all information on the Judgment and Commitments are appropriate per applicable sentencing laws.

About the Division of Combined Records

The Combined Records section is responsible for the development and maintenance of offender records and the calculation of sentences for all offenders who are incarcerated in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction facilities. The staff at Combined Records obtain information from a variety of sources including the courts the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission the North Carolina Department of Justice the Attorney Generals Office and federal state and county law enforcement agencies. The section also provides auxiliary services to the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission Community Supervision and the Extradition Office.

Compensation and Benefits

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 high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.

DAC Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information

North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (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 NCDAC please visit us at our website.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check.
• 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: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
• 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. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) 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 Credit Verification

    Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

    Veterans and National Guard Preference

    • 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 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. As part of this commitment NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

    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 appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; 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.

    Recruiter:

    Lisa Byrd

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