Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services

Division
Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title
Program Manager I (NS)

Position Number


Grade
NC20

Description of Work
This is administrative work, in directing and coordinating the day-to-day statewide effort within an agency, major division or service. The position may direct several or all of the sections related to a large program depending upon the scope and complexity of the work. Positions at the II level direct sections with larger scope and complexity of work. The position directs other managerial, professional and support staff in the delivery of services in the assigned units and program areas, and acts with full delegated authority. Work involves providing leadership in setting agency goals and objectives for the programs assigned and may require working with other agency executives in resolving internal resource allocation and program integration issues. Position may have oversight for rule making, commission support, legislative changes and enforcement of applicable federal and state regulations as well as agency policies, rules and regulations that affect program structures and operations. Work involves providing a leadership role in developing and maintaining involvement and cooperation with both the public and private sector components of the service delivery system.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Considerable knowledge of human resources, purchasing, budget and accounting practices and procedures as related to the program area of assignment. Considerable operational and policy knowledge related to the program area. Skill in managing a staff of professional and support positions to achieve program goals. Skill in program analysis and evaluation. Ability to select, train, and supervise employees engaged in specific program or operational area. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other State officials and the general public.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $70,478 -$123,336

Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $73,562

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
• Thorough knowledge of regulations, policies, practices and techniques applicable to IDEA-Part C, and the NC Infant-Toddler Program.
• Skills and experience in planning, developing, directing, and evaluating Infant/Toddler Program services.
• Skills and experience in supervising and training other professionals.
• Knowledge of typical child development, developmental delays/disabilities, risk factors, established conditions, and codes used to support program eligibility.
• Knowledge of Medicaid service definitions and documentation requirements used to support the billing for Infant/Toddler Program and its related services.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina's children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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 their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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.

Recruiter:
Rosa Henegan

Email:

[email protected]