Region Business Officer

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Business Officer II (NS)

Position Number

60069386

Grade

NC17

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

Business Officer II – Region Office:
Manager for Administrative Services – HR & Fiscal Operations
Business Officer II serves as the Administrative Services Manager for all Human Resources and Fiscal operations for the Eastern Region Office for Institutions. This role provides administrative support for field units and correctional facilities located in the Eastern Region, aligning all regional practices with departmental standards and state regulations. Key responsibilities include overseeing regional administrative systems, providing supervisory leadership, and serving as the primary communication link between Division leadership and facility level administrative staff.
This position is located at the Eastern Region Office in Greenville, NC (Pitt County) and reports directly to the Eastern Region Director. The Eastern Region includes 13 prison facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Support and Management:
• Oversees and maintains established administrative systems for Accounting, Asset Accountability, Personnel/HR duties, Employee Relations System (ERS), Fiscal Audit Procedures, and Procurement.
• Ensures consistency and accuracy of administrative practices across all regional facilities.
• Gathers, compiles, processes, and analyzes data for required reports, tracking tools, audits, and accountability metrics.
• Ensures timely and accurate submission of regional information for statewide reporting needs.
Budget Development and Coordination:
• Leads regional budget preparation and implementation.
• Works with facility leadership to ensure budget priorities align with operational requirements, program needs, and departmental guidance.
Reviews E-Procurement and Welfare purchase requests from regional facilities, ensuring accuracy of account codes, budget compliance and operational necessity.
Oversight of Regional Inspections:
• Manages the administrative portion of Regional Inspections, ensuring facilities meet requirements for documentation, HR operations, Fiscal compliance, and policy standards.
• Ensures facilities and Region offices maintain records that meet departmental standards for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Regional Command Team Participation:
• Serves on the Regional Command Team when activated, providing administrative leadership during critical incidents or specialized operational events.
Policy Communication and Information Flow:
• Acts as the primary liaison responsible for relaying new programs, processes, directives, and policy updates from Central Human Resources (CHR) and Division leadership to field staff and Administrative Officers.
• Ensures information flows effectively from leadership to facilities, providing clarity and follow up as needed.
Supervision and Leadership:
Provides direct supervision for Region administrative staff:
– One (1) Administrative Officer I
– Two (2) Human Resource Technician II positions
• Provides indirect supervision for:
– One (1) Administrative Specialist I
– Two (2) Administrative Associate II
• Supports professional development, guides workload distribution, and ensures consistent administrative practices across regional facilities.
Travel Requirements:
• Position requires travel throughout the state of North Carolina, including occasional overnight travel, to support facility operations and regional administrative oversight.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $60.881.00 - $106.544.00

60069386 Is An Anticipated Vacancy. 

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:

• Three or more years of supervisory experience in administrative, HR, or fiscal operations within a government or large organizational setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets including preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation.
• Proven data management skills, including compiling, analyzing, and reporting operational or HR/fiscal metrics using Excel, database software, or reporting tools.
• Familiarity with expectations of correctional facility audits and compliance reviews.

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

Internal Posting - This is an Internal Posting open only for current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Employees, and eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

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 State Benefits for additional information.

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 three years of progressive related experience, two years 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:

Dora Chancellor

Email:

[email protected]