Adult Correction

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Agency Adult Correction Division Secretary's Office Job Classification Title Program Manager I (NS) Position Number 65013953 Grade NC20 About Us NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 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. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work This position will report directly to the Communications Director and will be responsible for management and oversight of the media relations function - supervising 4 PIOs (Information and Communications Specialists III) serving the areas of Prisons/Institutions. Community Supervision, Reentry/Rehabilitation and Internal Communications. Ensures accurate and timely responses are provided to news media inquiries. Advises managers and leadership on news media related issues. Preps employees for media interviews. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This position will report directly to the Communications Director and will be responsible for management and oversight of the media relations function - supervising 4 PIOs (Information and Communications Specialists III) serving the areas of Prisons/Institutions. Community Supervision, Reentry/Rehabilitation and Internal Communications. Ensures accurate and timely responses are provided to news media inquiries. Advises managers and leadership on news media related issues. Preps employees for media interviews. Media Relations: 40 percent Supervises four public information officers. Provides leadership to the development and implementation of the Department’s systemwide offender newspaper program. Coordinates offender newspaper program efforts with Institutions senior management team as well as facility specific management throughout the state. Provides oversight to Department and Division-level newsletters to ensure consistency and quality standards as determined by Department Leadership. Plans, writes, and edits agency publications on educational, informational, and promotional subject matter. Provides regular updates to Communications Director on status of key projects. Internal Communications- 20 percent Supervise the PIO managing internal communications for a statewide staff of nearly 15,000 people. Provides support to the Department’s Internal Communications Officer in the development of internal communications. Ensures accuracy, proper formatting and scheduling of daily informational emails to NCDAC staff, updates to internal Sharepoint website and any other internal communications tools the agency may employ. Management and administration – 20 percent Supervises four employees, conducting required performance plans and reviews. Approves time sheets and time off requests. Promotes training and staff development of supervised employees. Strategic Planning - 5 percent Works with the Communications Director to maintain the department’s Communications Plan, a strategic document which sets the roadmap for Communications Office priorities. Duties performed in support of the Communications Plan are coordinated with other DAC Leadership team members to include the Strategic Management Director. Executive Communications - 5 percent Coordinates with Department leadership on the process to develop, review, and finalize communication products to be issued by the Office of the Governor, to include (but not limited to) Executive Orders and Proclamations. Public Records - 5 percent Provides support to the department’s Public Records Lead on an as needed basis, to include researching and gathering requested records. Special Projects - 5 percent Performs additional duties and supports additional projects and initiatives as determined by the communications director and department management. Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Monica Malone Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. 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