Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - AdministrationJob Classification Title
Safety Consultant (NS)Position Number
60056550Grade
NC17About 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
This role supports the organization by delivering specialized functional expertise to ensure reliable day‑to‑day operations, effective coordination with cross‑functional partners, and consistent execution of core processes. It operates within established workflows, applies sound judgment to routine and moderately complex tasks, and contributes to a stable and efficient operational environment.Key Duties Include:
-Managing assigned operational processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.
-Coordinating with internal partners to gather information, resolve issues, and support cross‑functional workflows.
-Monitoring workloads and work queues to identify process gaps or bottlenecks and escalate as needed.
-Preparing and maintaining accurate records, documentation, and operational reports.
-Supporting the implementation of procedural updates and system changes within the functional area.
-Responding to inquiries and providing clear, service‑oriented guidance based on established policies and procedures.
-Identifying opportunities to streamline tasks and improve process efficiency within defined parameters.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $58,613-$102,574
NC17
Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This 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:
- Demonstrated experience with OSHA, NFPA, NEC standards for General Industry and Construction.
- Demonstrated experience with federal and state standard practices, materials, and processes of construction site safety.
- Demonstrated experience with general industry and construction safety programs on residential, commercial, or institutional construction projects.
- Certified to conduct OSHA 10-Hour AND/OR 30-Hour Construction and General Industry Awareness Training.
NOTE
Must be able to attain the following certifications within 6 months of hire:
OSHA 500 Certification and OSHA-authorized Outreach Trainer in Construction – Certified to conduct training and issue OSHA 10-Hour AND 30-Hour Construction Awareness Cards
CPR/First Aid Trainer Certification – Certified to conduct training and authorized to issue CPR/First Aid Cards
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
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.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) Visit the website for State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
The Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) serves as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement, new construction, renovation, and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO). DECM also acts as the DAC representative on matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, as well as construction and maintenance services. This ensures that all statewide Institutions and Facilities comply with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates while promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training in the construction and maintenance trades.
We support the Institutions and Facilities directly and indirectly by installing and maintaining kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment. The DECM-Engineering team consists of experts in architectural and engineering design, property services, project management, and sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency (SE&R). These services support new construction, renovation, and like-in-kind and upgrade maintenance repairs to the agency’s physical plant while ensuring compliance with the NCDOA State Construction Office.
Through valuable rehabilitation and training for offenders, we aim to improve recidivism rates. DECM-Construction undertakes construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects that involve longer periods of resource allocation with a focus on enhancing the department's infrastructure assets. DECM-Maintenance, which encompasses the Mountain Regional Yard, Piedmont Regional Yard, Coastal Regional Yard, and three Satellite Yards, provides essential plumbing, HVAC/R, and electrical preventative, prescriptive, and routine maintenance services to all Institutions and Facilities. Additionally, our maintenance efforts include specific areas such as telecommunications, electronic intrusion systems (EIS), fencing, cameras, fire alarms, and energy management systems, all focused on maintaining the Department’s infrastructure assets.
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 with a major in safety engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management or technology, occupational safety, or one of the physical sciences or an equivalent technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressive occupational and safety and health experience; 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:
Lisa Warren ByrdEmail:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
- Minimum of three years of safety and health experience
- Experience with OSHA, NFPA, NEC standards
- Certified to conduct OSHA 10-Hour and/or 30-Hour Training
- Must obtain OSHA 500 and CPR/First Aid Trainer Certification within 6 months
What We Do
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
