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Form of workNorth Carolina Office of Recovery & Resiliency is fully funded on grants and positions will be maintained as long as funding is available. The position is EHRA, which means it is exempt from the rules and regulations of the NC Office of Human Resources Act (GS126), except for Articles 6 and 7 of that Chapter, due to state statutory and/or funding requirements.This is a TIME-LIMITED position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time.
Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.The Planning Director will lead a division responsible for multiple activities responding to Hurricanes Matthew, Florence, and Tropical Storm Fred and reports to the Chief Policy Officer. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading all aspects of planning design and execution of planning under the Planning division, working closely with NCORR staff, subrecipients, stakeholders, units of local government, contractors, and subject matter experts to ensure effective planning.
If selected, the candidate will be required to ensure subrecipients and partners have technical assistance provided to them, monitor activity for compliance according to Policies and SOPs, foster new partner relationships, and manage productivity. The selected candidate will also be expected to maintain electronic files to support compliance reviews, audits and inspections while also producing regular and ad hoc reports to track that activities are delivering good service to the counties and facilitate management oversight of programs and progress.The Planning Division will manage, revise, and draft content for the State of North Carolina Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Action Plans. The Planning Division will also oversee the implementation of various internal and external planning efforts, primarily funded by CDBG-MIT and CDBG-DR.
Other programs may be established based on developing recovery needs and NCORR priorities. The program is funded through NCORR for recovery post-major disaster. 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: * Specialized knowledge of the principles and practices of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) and related programs, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), disaster recovery laws and rules.* Strong planning skills, including research, data analysis, and technical writing.* Strong time management and organizational skills.* Demonstrated skill in leadership, planning, program management and organizational skills.* Aptitude for learning and managing work within a system of record program; ability to create and maintain appropriate records and reports.* Experience interpreting federal/state legislation and establish state-level policy guidance related to agency operations to ensure compliance.* Skilled to lead, supervise and direct the work of a team, including developing talent and providing coaching/mentoring.* Experience handling with tact, consistency and sound judgment the diversity of public contacts demanded in consultative services and enforcement.* Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including public officials, strategic partners, citizen groups and other administrative partners.* Experience in working under tight deadlines if necessary. 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 in the area of assignment, including two years of managerial experience in the public or private sectors involving significant decision-making authority in the planning, organizing and directing of operations in the areas of the assigned program(s); 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 Ashley Minnick at ashley.minnick@ncdps.gov.
