Administrative Officer - Wilkes Correctional Center

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Administrative Officer I (NS) Position Number  Grade NC11

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!

This position is located at Wilkes Correctional Center located in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (Wilkes County), which is a 262-bed minimum custody facility and employs approximately 54 staff. The primary purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate the complete business and human resource functions at the assigned minimum custody facility. This requires high level decision making based on knowledge of DAC policy as well as a thorough understanding of facility operations.

• Provides oversight of all facility administrative operations, including budget, business office functions, procurement, inventory, and support services to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Supervises administrative and support staff, including assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring staff are trained in applicable policies and procedures.
• Implements and monitors administrative policies and procedures in accordance with NCDAC guidelines and State regulations.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the facility’s operating budget, ensuring proper fiscal management, reporting, and adherence to established controls.
• Ensures compliance with internal audits, policy standards, and regulatory requirements, and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Serves as a member of the facility’s management team, providing guidance and recommendations on administrative, financial, and operational matters.
• Coordinates administrative support functions with custody and programs staff to ensure continuous and effective facility operations.
• Reviews and evaluates administrative processes and operations to identify inefficiencies.

Salary Grade Range: $45,431.00 - $79,504.00

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:
Documented knowledge of Human Resource Policies and Procedures Documented knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices Knowledge of Modern Office Procedures, Practices, and Equipment Documented knowledge of Supervisory Skills

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date. This an Anticipated Vacancy. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and must be available 24/7 to meet facility needs.

• 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.