Judicial District Manager III - District 26

Adult Correction

COO - Community Supervision

Judicial District Manager III (NS)

60074325

NC17

This is a professional position that will plan, manage and coordinate administrative and programmatic operations for probation/parole and special community supervision programs for a small Judicial District, typically consisting of five units. The Judicial District Manager (JDM) oversees the daily operations and fiscal management of their assigned district while supervising a staff. The JDM is responsible for all personnel policies and procedures in the areas of retirement, benefits, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, time/leave recording, and staff development according to established Department of Adult Correction policy and procedures and as specified in North Carolina General Statues.

This position is multi-dimensional, working in the functional areas of fiscal, operations, and personnel.

The Judicial District Manager (JDM) provides leadership to front line supervisors in the district offices and analyzes operations to assure sanction compliance by staff and determine trends in offender caseloads. JDM is responsible for developing appropriate staffing plans to meet offender needs in the district.

The JDM reviews the work performance of all subordinate personnel to ensure balance of work assignments and overall performance consistent with established work performance standards. This task is achieved through a variety of means including conducting random case audits, reviewing printed data, oral communication with front line supervisors, web-based reports, and the NCVIP performance evaluation system.

The JDM initiates, approves, updates and maintains written contract agreements with all placement agencies in the Judicial District and maintains security clearance to provide accuracy in CSAS (Community Service Automated System).

The JDM is responsible for the utilization of computer technology within the Judicial District. The JDM reviews and evaluates the work of staff and encourages or directs the use of such equipment to enhance employee efficiency, improve supervision services, promote public safety, and reduce operational costs. It is the responsibility of the JDM to review technological needs and programs to ensure that employees are adequately trained to utilize the equipment to its greatest potential. As site security coordinator for the Judicial District, the JDM is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that staff are assigned the appropriate security level and that authorized employees are granted access to obtain needed information.

The Judicial District Manager (JDM) is the chief liaison between the Division of Community Supervision, the general public, community agencies, law enforcement, and other criminal justice agencies.

The JDM is frequently requested to assume duties and special assignments that often have a major impact on the Division’s operations. Special assignments include, but are not limited to, serving on various committees and task forces, serving on local community boards and committees, conducting special investigations (i.e., death row, clemency/pardons), disciplinary investigations, public relations activities (i.e., job fairs, festival booths, civic organizations), and community policing.

This position has daily contact by telephone, written communication, and personal contact with various staff throughout the district including Chief Probation/Parole Officers, Probation/Parole Officers, Judicial Service Coordinators & Supervisors, Probation/Parole Field Training Officers, and administrative personnel. Other daily contacts may include Assistant Division Directors, Division Directors, Division Office personnel, NCDAC Personnel, Administrative staff including HR and purchasing staff, MIS, DAC Site Security personnel, Criminal Justice agencies, offenders, community resources, Judicial officials, victims, general public, Chief Deputy Secretary’s Office, and Director’s Office.

The Judicial District Manager (JDM) performs a considerable portion of his/her work in an office setting. However, the varied responsibilities of the position require the JDM to travel in rural, isolated areas, prison units/facilities, and heavily populated urban areas with high crime rates. The JDM is routinely expected and required to perform in environments that present imminent exposure to hostile situations and individuals including employees, offenders, and offender family members, victims, victim family members, and citizens within the community.

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.

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.

Atchemsou Nicole Adjare Sandani