Director/Program Director

This is a REPOST of position 65022276.  Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

The position is located in New London, NC/Stanly County.

This position will manage all day-to-day operations of the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) in New London, NC. The Academy is a 24/7 quasi-military style voluntary resident program for at risk/at-level high school dropouts or expellees ages 16-18.

 This includes developing implementing and revising policies relating to Academy operations.  The Director also develops and implements contracts and agreements relating to Academy operations while managing the Academy budget and all program funds.  Develops a 12-month active preventive maintenance facility plan to ensure efficiency, and cost savings to eliminate fraud, waste and abuse.

Ensures internal and external management controls are according to the Cooperative Agreement to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Promotes a positive public image for the Academy through day-to-day Operations, news releases, announcements, speaking engagements, and briefings in an effort to reach more at-risk youth for enrollment.

The Director must approve all disciplinary actions, suspensions and dismissals except oral warnings and ensures that counseling disciplinary, and grievance procedures as prescribed by State and the Academy are followed.  The Director will ensure that the Academy conforms to all local, State, Federal and National Guard statutes and regulations.

The Director will complete a program self-assessment as required by regulations and is responsible for the program's readiness for ChalleNGe Operations and Resource Evaluations (CORE) as they occur. Select the Academy staff and provide for requirements as needed; establish and evaluate staff performance and performance standards.  The Director conducts a monthly staff assessment. The Director identifies and works grant opportunities for the Academy.

The Director is responsible for the evaluation of the following staff: Deputy Director, Recruiting Placement and Mentoring Office Manager (RPM), Lead Instructor, Executive Assistant, Commandant, Resource Manager, Logistics Specialist, Program Coordinator, Lead Counselor, Management Information System/Webmaster, and the Dining Facility Manager.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC20.   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 Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy:

The Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) is a quasi-military style resident program for at risk youth in the ages of 16-18.  Sponsored by the North Carolina National Guard, the TCA mission is to redirect the efforts of young adults who have had trouble succeeding in the normal high school environment.

 The intent is to give them the skills and attitude to become productive citizens in their communities.  The Academies are located in two different locations: Salemburg and New London, North Carolina.

It is a 17-month program divided into two distinct phases: a five-month in-residence phase at the academies, and a twelve-month post-residential phase immediately following graduation for the in-residence phase. TCA seeks to improve the life and future employment potential of its cadets by concentrating on eight core components which are: Life Coping Skills, Academic Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, Service to Community, Health and Hygiene, Physical Fitness, and Leadership/Followership.

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.

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

• Experience with principles and practices of public and business administration; particularly as they relate to at-risk youth services or basic military structure and training principles, education and placement.

• Experience with budget, personnel, administration and grant writing.

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing situations and adopting effective courses of action.

• Experience planning and/or coordinating and directing a program utilizing a professional staff.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience.

or

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Necessary Requirements:

• Required to complete the following training provided by TCA/National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP):  Director's Workshop; Basic and Supervisor Courses; CPR (recertify every two years); Hands Off Policy Training.

• Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.

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 Devin L. West at devin.l.west.nfg@army.mil