Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Inst-Admin Prgms , Standards

Job Classification Title

Business Officer I (NS)

Position Number

65009337

Grade

NC14

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Business Officer provides employee relations oversight, financial management, and administrative support for division operations within the NC Department of Adult Correction. The position coordinates disciplinary case processing, monitors fiscal and regulatory compliance, and supports contract administration and operational planning. The role directly supervises one Administrative Officer and serves as the primary backup for that position’s disciplinary review and reporting functions.

Key Duties Include:
- Coordinate division-level disciplinary investigations, maintain case records in the Employee Relations System (ERS), track cases through completion, and prepare official disciplinary correspondence.
- Supervise the Administrative Officer’s disciplinary case reviews and weekly summaries for the Employee Disciplinary Committee, providing backup coverage as needed.
- Monitor Investigatory Leave with Pay (ILWP), state vehicle misuse incidents, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) compliance for institutional employees.
- Process employee tort claims through resolution and conduct internal professional reference checks or employee history reviews requested by executive management.
- Review procurement activity and monitor operating budgets for compliance with state financial regulations.
- Coordinate with the Accreditation and Compliance Section to monitor American Correctional Association (ACA) contracts and timely vendor payments.
- Assist management with policy interpretation, strategic planning, and workflow improvements, including assessing needs related to facilities, telecommunications, or administrative automation.
- Prepare operational status reports, conduct administrative studies, and lead special projects assigned by division leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $52,592 - $92,036

Internal Posting- this is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina state government employees, and eligible state government Reduction In Force (RIF) candidates from North Carolina state government, or current temporary employees.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating employee relations matters, such as disciplinary actions or workplace investigations.
• Documented experience preparing reports or correspondence involving confidential personnel matters.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring budgets or reviewing purchasing activity for compliance with established policies.
• Proven experience coordinating staff assignments to meet operational deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating administrative processes to recommend workflow improvements.

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options

• Retirement Plans

• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About The Division of Institutions:

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Application Information:

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

 

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

 

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

 

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) 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.

 

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

 

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction 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 for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

 

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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 in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role

Or

An equivalent combination of education 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:

Gabriel Michael Earley

Email:

DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov