Assistant Judicial District Manager II - District 3

Adult Correction; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking an Assistant Judicial District Manager II (NS) to assist the Judicial District Manager, supervise CPPO staff, and oversee a portion of the unit's activities. The role includes leading interviews for vacancies, auditing staff, and coordinating workflows in a 40-hour workweek.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and four years of Probation/Parole experience, or an equivalent combination, plus one year in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and four years of experience as a Probation/Parole Officer; or Corrections Administrator in a technical or administrative capacity involved with policy application and procedures.
• One year of experience as Chief Probation/Parole Officer, Corrections Supervisor, or Corrections Program Administrator in a consultative capacity or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Lead interviewer for vacant positions and supervise CPPOs and clerical staff.
• Perform audits of CPPOs and conduct training for new CPPOs; assign cases and coordinate workflows.
• Handle disciplinary actions, disputes and employee performance management; assist with internal investigations.
• Prepare reports such as firearm inspections and inventory; maintain compliance with policies.

Skills

NCVIP processes

Coaching

Mentoring

Policy knowledge

Structured intervention

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Probation/Parole experience

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Assistant Judicial District Manager II (NS) Position Number 60075845 Grade NC15

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 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

The Assistant Judicial District Manager may work a reduced CPPO caseload and assist the Judicial District Manager in managing a judicial district. Position may serve as lead interviewer for vacant positions and will supervise a part of the unit to include direct line supervision of CPPO's and clerical personnel. Position will perform audits of CPPO's and conduct training of new CPPO's which includes but is not limited to assigning cases, coordinating workflow and schedules. Position will be involved with disciplinary, dispute and employee performance management and will assist with conducting internal investigations. Incumbent is responsible for various reports to include but not limited to firearm inspections and inventory.

• Target the offenders’ needs to ensure quality supervision and appropriate swift and certain responses to noncompliance
• Analyze a situation and provide an immediate solution
• Develop professional alliances and establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, offenders, judicial officials, law enforcement officers, community agencies, the general public, and co-workers
• Express oneself clearly in oral and written form
• Demonstrate pro-social skill building and problem solving
• Establish an appropriate course of action to ensure completion of assigned duties within given time frames
• Maintain a calm and rational composure when dealing with difficult situations and individuals and exhibit the ability to focus on the task at hand
• Apply hands-on experience gained in areas such as evidence-based cognitive-behavioral intervention tools, delegated authority, specialty caseload management, and sustainability teams

This role requires frequent travel, including occasional overnight stays. The candidate must be able to legally and safely operate a motor vehicle for work-related tasks, including during long hours both day and night, and in adverse weather conditions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $55,221.00-$96,639.00

• Foundational understanding of NCVIP processes and related approaches for employee development, including coaching, mentoring, discipline, and accountability methods
• Working knowledge of subordinate staff positions, and DAC/DCS goals, objectives and policy
• Working knowledge of the NC General Statutes, Post-release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Institutions
• Hands-on experience with case planning, structured intervention worksheets and delegated authority; working knowledge of structured sentencing, evidence-based practices, JRA, and motivational interviewing
• Experience expressing ideas effectively and clearly in written and verbal communication

The Posting will close at 11:59 P.M. the night before the end date.

Internal Posting-This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government.

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

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

About the Division of Community Supervision:

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for overseeing supervision of adult offenders on probation, parole, or post-release. The DCS mission is to ensure public safety while helping offenders make positive changes and successfully complete their supervision. DCS collaborates closely with the NC Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, the court system as well as other state agencies, and community partners, particularly those addressing mental health, substance use and re-entry issues faced by our returning citizens. DCS is also responsible for the supervision of offenders who transfer from other states through the Interstate Compact program and has oversight of the Community Service Work Program.

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 leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

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. Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience as a Probation/Parole Officer; or Corrections Administrator in a technical or administrative capacity involved with the application and interpretation of policies and the development of procedures in assigned area and one year of experience as Chief Probation/Parole Officer, Corrections Supervisor, or Corrections Program Administrator in a consultative capacity OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. The Bachelor's degree is a requirement. There is no equivalency for the four-year degree requirement based on N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

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.