Regional Manager Of Juvenile Facility Operations

This position will supervise juvenile facilities in the Piedmont/Western Region.

The Regional Manager of Juvenile Facility Operations reports to the Director of Juvenile Facility Operations and is responsible for the overall management of Regional Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers. To provide this management, the position is responsible for interpreting and implementing Department of Public Safety and Division of Juvenile Justice Facility policies and procedures, and providing consultation and direction in custodial matters, personnel management, programming, and fiscal operations.  This position provides direct supervision to Youth Development Center Directors and Juvenile Detention Directors within the assigned Region.

Management level supervision is provided to Facility Center Directors and key management staff to include Youth Development Center Program Managers, Business Officers, Administrative Specialists, Casework Associate, Staff Develpment Specialist, and Facility PREA Support.

Position has a contributing role on transfers from Juvenile Detention Centers to Youth Development Centers.  Position is a member of the Extension Review Committee and has a contributing role to recommend the extension of a Juvenile's stay with a Youth Development Center.  Position has the authority to create operating procedures, review decisions, prioritize and override decisions in any area of oversight when warranted.

The work schedule for this position is Monday

• Friday 8:00am

• 5:00pm. Position holder must be available to execute the duties and responsibilities of the position outside of the scheduled hours, as well as on weekends and holidays.

This position requires frequent travel and work within the Juvenile Facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

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:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration as applied to government programs.

• Experience to select, train, and supervise employees engaged in specific programs or operational areas.

• Experience initiating and implementing administrative programs and procedures, and to evaluate their effectiveness.

• Demonstrated experience exercising judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting a wide range of administrative policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience planning, assigning, and supervising the work of subordinate employees while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the general public.

• Experience relating with the population served: their families, professional and paraprofessional staff, and diverse public and private interest groups.

• Knowledge of therapeutic programming for delinquent youth and methods to plan, implement, and evaluate a wide range of treatment programs.

• Experience in management techniques and human resource development aspects of program management as they apply to a secure facility with certified 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.

MINIMUM E&E REQUIREMENTS

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.SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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 Howard Clark at howard.d.clark@ncdps.gov.