Chief of Business Enterprises Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Chief of Business Enterprises
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/19/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $45,926.00 – $80,369.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-03121 DBS 60043145 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Blind Services Opening Date 05/13/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Administrative Officer II
Position Number
60043145
Section
Business Enterprises
Salary Grade
NC12
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Description of Work Position is funded in part through federal funds. The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with its partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services. The mission of DHHS Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to enable people who are blind and visually impaired in NC to reach their independent living and employment goals. The primary purpose of the Business Enterprises Program (BEP) is to provide employment opportunities for individuals who legally blind through the establishment of food service and vending facilities on government and private properties. The BEP administers the Randolph-Sheppard Act and state statutes which grant priority to blind vendors in the operation of retail facilities on government properties. The Chief of Business Enterprises (BE) is responsible for managing and overseeing the Business Enterprises Program on government and private properties throughout North Carolina and ensuring program adherence with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the program. The chief serves as a liaison with the Elected Committee of Blind Vendors (ECBV) and licensed blind operators and must collaborate effectively with these parties and licensed blind operators and must collaborate effectively with these parties. Additional chief duties include but are not limited to developing and implementing policies and procedures and operational aspects of the program; developing annual budget projections and monitoring the year-to-date receipts and expenditures to ensure the program is able to meet all financial obligations. About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB): The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deafblind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

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 website for benefits. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Working knowledge of sales, general business and accounting practices, and government facility management Experience in monitoring program receipts and expenditures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with negotiation and building partnerships with internal and external contact Management preferences will be given to candidates with:
Knowledge and experience in government contract development, negotiations and management preferred Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in personnel, budgeting, research or administrative management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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. For more information about

DHHS:

 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS 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.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:

Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdhhs.gov/