Contract Administrator

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position provides oversight and management of statewide community-based contracted service delivery for court involved youth. The position functions as the liaison between the Department and contracted service provider agencies and serves as the Section's primary point of contact with assigned providers.

The position is responsible for the development and execution of RFPs (Request for Proposals) for identified services for targeted juvenile populations statewide and also for the development and negotiation of service provisions in collaboration with the Department's Purchasing and Contracts Section.

The position ensures compliance with contract terms and costs; conducts monitoring and review of programmatic and fiscal compliance with NCDPS Community Programs policy and contract terms, including site visit inspections/audits to ensure compliance. The position requires an ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data for mandated legislative reporting as required by the Fiscal Research and Program Evaluation Division of the General Assembly and for planning long range purposes for the Juvenile Community Programs Section.

The position also provides consultation, training and guidance on effective juvenile justice program interventions, strategies, and best practice program models designed to impact recidivism reduction for targeted juvenile populations. The position requires strong leadership skills and an ability to effectively communicate in oral, written, and multimedia formats. Position hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, however, the position must respond to incidents occurring outside normal working hours to support contracted vendors in case of emergency/ incident reporting.

The Juvenile Community Programs Section works to support the comprehensive strategy to help prevent and reduce juvenile crime and delinquency through the development of a seamless continuum of services for at risk, adjudicated, committed, and post-release youth. The Section partners with local county governments and non-profit entities to provide an array of services to targeted populations through the following: Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC-funded) Programming in all 100 counties, Intensive Intervention Programs, Statewide Level II Short-term residential and non-residential contractual services.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC13.  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.

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):

The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.  Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.

 Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor's Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.  DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Considerable knowledge of community planning, with strong leadership and facilitation skills that includes the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in various community settings.

• Knowledge of effective interventions to reduce recidivism for targeted juvenile populations including programming strategies to address the needs of at risk, undisciplined and delinquent juveniles.

• Knowledge of the extraction and analysis of data for evaluation and planning, and experience applying these statistical concepts for evaluation of programs.

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, including state and federal guidelines, current NC General Statutes and Administrative Code.

• Experience explaining and interpreting policies, procedures, regulations and complex information so that it is understandable and useful to a varied audience.

• Must possess the experience necessary to communicate effectively in oral, written, and multimedia formats, with various constituents - including the North Carolina General Assembly through legislative report writing, county/state officials, area agencies, school officials, service providers, and the general public.

• Competence with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Pentaho, and Adobe. Knowledgeable about the organizational structure and operations of juvenile agencies, community agencies, and human service non-profits.

• Must possess a valid NC Driver's License for this position which requires periodic extensive day travel with occasional overnight travel.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.

DPS 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 education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's 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 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification

• 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."  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

• Per NC 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 FBI's 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.

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 GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Sabrina Maritn at sabrina.martin@ncdps.gov.