Business Officer I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Business Officer I State of North Carolina – Adult Correction – 3.1 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $50,633 – $88,606 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Inventory control Procurement Mid-level Administrative experience Driver’s License Quality assurance Human resources Budgeting Travel planning Full Job Description Description of Work If you are looking for a rewarding career in education, please consider serving as Business Officer I with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. This is a full-time, permanent, and continuing position (40 hours per week) with state benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement. This position will serve in the office of the Education Services Superintendent , housed in Raleigh, NC . The Education Services section is a dynamic, positive environment that manages and provides educational programming for offenders in NC state correctional institutions.

Shift Schedule:

Monday to Friday. 8am to 5pm. This is a full-time, permanent and continuing position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. •Some travel may be required as a current valid driver’s license is required.•Reporting to the Superintendent of Education Services the Business Officer I serves as a core member of the Education Services team within Department of Adult Correction/ Rehabilitative and Correctional Services located in the Randall Complex, Raleigh NC. As a “Business Officer” the individual in this position would play a pivotal role in assisting the Superintendent with programmatic leadership, procurement activity, budgets, and policy development, as well as manage hiring and other complex personnel issues for Education Services. This person will also assist with hiring highly qualified education staff in four youth schools and education programming. The Business Officer I will provide dedicated expertise in financial management, budget administration, procurement, and other administrative functions, directly supporting the efficient operation of education services. Responsibilities for this position fall into the following key areas:

Manage Budgetary Processes:

Develop and monitor budgets, track expenditures, process budget revisions, and provide regular financial reports to program leadership. This will ensure fiscal accountability and informed decision-making. (15%)

Oversee Procurement Activities:

Manage the procurement of goods and services in accordance with state regulations, including processing purchase orders, track expenditures, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. (15%)

Process Financial Transactions and Maintain Financial Records:

Accurately and efficiently process invoices, payments, and reimbursements, ensuring timely, organized and accurate financial record-keeping, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures. (20%)

Provide Administrative Support:

Assist with contract management, travel arrangements, inventory control, identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; and develops appropriate solutions, freeing up program staff to focus on their core responsibilities. Performs other administrative support tasks like managing Superintendent’s calendar. (20%) Serve as a

Resource:

Act as a point of contact for financial and administrative inquiries from program staff, providing guidance and support to ensure compliance and efficient processes. Clearly conveys, persuade, and negotiate information and ideas to individuals or groups. (10%)

Human Resources:

Manage hiring such as employee selection, salary recommendation, employee orientation, manage moderately complex personnel issues performance review, and disciplinary/grievance actions. (20%) The salary grade for this position is NC 14. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Demonstrated experience with fiscal/budgetary theories and methodology Knowledge of Federal/State policies regarding procurement Experience with office procedures, organizational hierarchy, and quality assurance in adherence to set procedures and guidelines Able to demonstrate knowledge of human resources practices; able to manage and direct staff Able to develop written documents and reports and cater information to the sophistication of the audience

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements NOTE:

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 detail. Graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with a major in business, public, or hospital administration, and four years administrative experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Department Adult Correction is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC ) 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. 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. 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 the 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. PerNC 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. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. 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

Monica Malone NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.