Central Branch Manager
Alamance County, NC - USA
Job Summary
Agency
SafetyDivision
Dept of Public SafetyJob Classification Title
Emergency Management Section Manager (NS)Position Number
Grade
NC18About Us
The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
Description of Work
About NCEM:The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolinas resiliency through active collaboration communication and coordination of protection prevention mitigation response and recovery measures.
About the Section:
The mission of the Central Branch Office is to assist local governments within the Central Regional Branch with with preparedness response recovery and mitigation activities on a day-to-day basis and during emergencies incidents and events and to liaison and support Division personnel and programs support these partners effectively.
About the Position:
Primary purpose of the Branch Manager position is to facilitate and administer all Division programs and projects relative to preparedness planning emergency management skills training emergency and disaster exercises emergency and disaster response and disaster recovery within the respective Branch. Serving as division leadership ensuring effective delivery and coordiation across the Branch and the Division with our local regional state federal non-governmental and private sector partners. Each regional branch office serves from 33 to 35 counties or jurisdictions on a day-to-day basis. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of personnel and operations of an assigned Regional Branch Office/Regional Coordination Center. The Regional Branch Manager is responsible for and exercises supervision of the following positions: Five (5) Area Coordinators One (1) Program Assistant Three (3) Multi-Hazard Planners and others as assigned by Division position works from the central regional branch office and is eligible for part-time telework. This position is subject to be dispatched to serve as a responder to an affected county anywhere in the State or be sent on a response mission to another state through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. This position is subject to be on-call for emergency / disaster response on a 24-hour / day basis and serve as on-call duty officer for the Central Branch Office for as needed.
NOTE: While the Central Branch Office is in Burlington NC the must live in-state in the assigned area of the Central Regional Office or currently live in-State within 25 miles of the assigned area or be able to relocate within 180 days of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: NC18
$63927 - $111871
Recruitment Range:
$63927 -$87000
**Please note that all NCEM new hires are required to report on-site/in-office for their first 90 days of employment**
**This posting will close at 11:59pm on 9/3/2026**
This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available on 10/1/2026.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.
We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State TeleworkProgram.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
All work history and education (includingaccuratedates of employment/attendance) must be documentedonthe application.Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitute for a complete application.
Management Preferences
- Experience in the preparedness response recovery and mitigation phases of emergency management during disasters and emergencies.
- Knowledge of emergency management laws and policies at the local state and/or Federal level.
- ICSand 400 level certifications and All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) training and/or certifications and credentials.
- Supervisory Emergency Management experience
- Experience using common emergency management applications such as: WebEOC NC Terms or ESRI AGOL Tools.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists ofcomplying withall federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitto learn more.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional;however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years andwasdischarged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape.PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionsSelected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibitemployment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager.If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.
For more information about the application process pleasevisitState Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications please place asupport ticket. For basic informationregardingemployment with North Carolina State Government please call . If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status please contact NCEM HR at
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 six years of experience directing emergency planning or response activities including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education 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:
Ashley MinnickRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
Manager
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