Deputy Director Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Deputy Director
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/11/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $84,471.00 – $164,720.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-03421 DCDEE 60038849 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child Development Opening Date 05/28/2025 Closing Date 6/11/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
H/S Assistant Division Director III
Position Number
60038849
Salary Grade
NC24
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The Deputy Director of the Division of Child Development and Early Education is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations within the Division, ensuring that the work goals and objectives arebeing adequately addressed. The work also includes the direct supervision of the Division’s two Assistant Directors and Senior Early Education Manager, acting in the absence of the Division Director, and representing the Division on various interagency committees and work groups. About the Division Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE):
The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) implements quality standards for child care and increases access to families and their children across North Carolina.

NCGS 110-85

requires that the State protect children in child care facilities by ensuring that these facilities provide a physically safe and healthy environment where the developmental needs of the children are met and where these children are cared for by qualified persons of good moral character.

About NC Department of Health and Human Services:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation & 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 State Benefits Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following: 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 (additional statement below). Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Professional knowledge, leadership practices and abilities in administering public programs addressing early childhood education principles and practices, budgeting, planning, organizational culture, and public education research, federal and state laws, policies and practices. Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support effective communications and teamwork. Experiecne building and maintaining ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with coworkers to achieve the goals of the agency. Demonstrated experience in coordinating, facilitating, and participating in the completion of tasks, goals, projects, and assignments with internal and external partners. Ability to develop a plan to accomplish agency operations and objectives, arrange and assign work to use resources efficiently, manage the execution of strategic plans, manage organizational structures and systems to fulfill agency goals Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Master s degree in a discipline directly related to the agency s program, business administration or public administration from an appropriated accredited institution, six years of managerial experience in the public or private sectors involving significant decision-making authority in the planning, organizing, and directing of operations in an area related to the assigned program(s); 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.

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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/