Employment Specialist

Agency Adult Correction Division Human Resources Job Classification Title HR Technician I (S) Position Number 60089759 Grade NC05 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 This Employment Specialist position is located at the Eastern Carolina Regional Employment Office (ECREO) in Greenville, NC (Pitt County). This position's primary responsibility is to provide recruitment and pre-employment screening for prospective applicants for certified positions in Prisons and Community Supervision work locations within the assigned service area. Job duties for this position include: - Performing background reviews and screening of Correctional Officer applicants in accordance with qualification guidelines and Criminal Justice Standards requirements - Ensuring that applicant information is entered correctly into the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) database - Working directly with Correctional Officer applicants to ensure that applicant rosters contain a sufficient number of qualified candidates to contact for interviews - Generating reports in the HR-Payroll System to verify prior service with State Government - Maintaining files and databases for tracking and compiling various reports for compliance of policy and general use - Using internal databases: ATS, EMS, the OSC Integrated HR-Payroll System (formerly BEACON), DCIN, Workday, Indicum, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and other applications and software to perform job duties - Maintaining certification as a certified DCI operator; attending and successfully completing DCI certification and recertification as necessary to meet certification requirements Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $33,902 - $59,327 The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date Repost of Previous Requisition (JR-123004) - Previous Applicants  Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy This is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina State Government employees, and eligible State Government Reduction In Force (RIF) candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees. 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:   Experience working with databases to track job applicant and job position information, such as Workday, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Employee Management System (EMS), or a similar database Experience an HR payroll system to review and/or research employee data and create reports preferably the OSC Integrated Human Resources System BEACON/FIORI Experience working with background checks or DCI checks 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  for additional information. About The Division of Human Resources:   The Division of Human Resources provides support and strategic direction for personnel operations within the Department of Adult Correction. This includes recruitment, compensation, classification, employee relations, policy development, benefits, and organizational development. HR ensures compliance with state and federal laws and works to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.  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 Preferen