Correction Enterprise Supervisor II (Braille)

Adult Correction; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Braille Transcription Supervisor II (S) for Correction Enterprises. You will supervise inmates in Braille transcription, train them to certifications, and coordinate orders from customers to ensure accurate, timely delivery.

This role requires overseeing Braille production, managing multiple certifications, and aligning workflows with customer deadlines to maintain service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years related experience or equivalent training.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or teaching unskilled workers.
• Experience in logistics, inventory, and distribution planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates in Braille transcription and production.
• Coordinate Braille orders and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Oversee translation workflow across textbooks and certification areas.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training/coaching

Logistics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience

Job description

Job Classification Title and Details

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Correction Enterprises Job Classification Title Correction Enterprise Supervisor II (S) Position Number 60076952 Grade NC08

About Us

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

This position supervises and trains inmates in all aspects of Braille transcription and production. This supervisor will supervise not only inmates working to attain their respective certifications, but will also supervise production of transcription services required by Correction Enterprise’s customers. This position trains and supervises inmates in various aspects of Braille transcription of textbooks. The translation of print into Braille involves several different certifications in order to encompass the full spectrum of literary, formatting, proofreading, math, science, music and graphics used in the translation process. Each of these areas has its own certification requiring potentially several years for completion of all available certifications within the Braille industry. The Correction Enterprise Supervisor receives orders from Correction Enterprises customers, such as the Department of Instruction, for the translation of printed books and other printed documents into volumes of Braille formatted files. This position will oversee the receipt of Braille orders via the BIDS order entry and job tracking system, distribution and team assignment of projects, ensure accuracy during the translation process and work to meet customer expected lead times.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

• Experience supervising, teaching, and/or coaching unskilled workers.
• Experience ordering and receiving merchandise.
• Experience in logistics, inventory, and pickup/delivery schedules.

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

About Correction Enterprise

The Correction Enterprises division is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders, aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment, which exposes offenders to practical work experience, and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes. This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers, making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.

Compensation & 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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. For more information about DAC: https://www.dac.nc.gov/. DAC 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. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

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. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of two years of related industry/service experience or An equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Agriculture - NC Pesticide License and NC Wastewater License
• Cannery – Low Acid and Acidified Food Production certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Laundry - Certified Professional Laundry Manager or Certified Laundry and Linen Manager certification.
• Braille - Certified Braille Transcriber certificate must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

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.