Summer Internship (Governor's Crime Commission)

This posting is for a part time Summer Intern with the Governor's Crime Commission at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS). This Internship is expected to start on May 20, 2024 and last for 10 weeks, ending on July 26, 2024. The work schedule is part time, up to 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). This position will be 100% Remote. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour.
Duties will involve Process Mapping, Process Documentation, Communication/Writing, and Process Improvement. Specific responsibilities include:

• Visually mapping out an overview of what the new processes will look like for applications and awards in the new online grant management system.
• Documenting the mapped processes in a detailed format to be entered into a manual.
• Communicating/Writing in clear and comprehensive manner for the user of the manual.
• Analyzing documented processes (existing workflows and application processes) to find areas for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Training will be developed for new employees on the new processes, process map, manual and training.

This will be a unique Summer Internship opportunity for a student. The intern will document or map the new processes related to applications and awards for grant planners in a manual. The intern will then analyze the new processes to create suggestions for improvement and efficiency within the workplace.
About the Governor's Crime Commission:
The Governor's Crime Commission (GCC) serves as the chief advisory body to the Governor and to the Secretary of Public Safety on crime and justice issues. Commission Members include the heads of statewide criminal justice agencies, appointed state and local government officials, and private citizens. GCC serves as the State Administering Agency (SAA) for federal criminal justice funding from the US Department of Justice. These federal funds are distributed to state and local criminal justice agencies and non-profits through a grant application process voted on annually by the Commission. Within GCC sits the Criminal Justice Analysis Center (CJAC). CJAC is North Carolina's Statistical Analysis Center and is a member of the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA). CJAC produces data-driven research and analysis of North Carolina's criminal justice system, develops the NC Justice Data Portal and supports the criminal justice data needs of GCC.?
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.
Note: Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State's temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.
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:

• Microsoft Excel skills.

Management Preferences

• Advanced communication and writing skills.
• Ability to identify and present complex processes.
• Analytical skills to identify areas of improvement.

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.
This internship is for applicants currently pursuing (or recent graduate with) a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Information Technology, or related field. Applicants currently pursuing (or recent graduate with) a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Policy are also eligible to apply.
Please attach an unofficial transcript and letter of recommendation from a professional reference or college advisor/professor.

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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), 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 Laura Holloway, Employment Specialist at 919-457-1208. Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time