Grounds Supervisor

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Administration Job Classification Title Grounds Supervisor I (S) Position Number 60089880 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 is skilled supervisory work in the upkeep of lawns and grounds surrounding state institutions or buildings. Positions furnish technical guidance and supervision to grounds crews engaged in the construction, modification, and general upkeep of grounds areas. Work assignments involving the standard application of horticultural practices are performed under general supervision. Projects involving technical horticultural knowledge and application are outlined by the grounds superintendent who reviews the project during progress and upon completion for acceptable workmanship and adherence to project plans. Reporting to the Maintenance/Construction Supervisor III, this position handles the design and upkeep of lawns, landscaping, and grounds surrounding Western Correctional Center for Women in Black Mountain, NC. Job duties include but are not limited to: - Completing work assignments received from MMS work order system and the Maintenance/Construction Supervisor. - Mowing, edging, removing leaves, trash, and snow, and trimming trees and shrubs as required. - Applying pesticides and selecting plants and trees which are adaptable to the local climate. - Sketching landscape plans for undeveloped areas, locating plants, trees, sidewalks, roads, etc. - Preparing requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment needed for grounds department and providing cost estimates for expenditures to maintain the grounds and equipment. - Ensuring grounds equipment has up-to-date service records and is cleaned regularly. - Making minor mechanical repairs to equipment such as tractors, mowers, disks, and rakes - Supervising the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor (including offenders) and ensuring they are adhering to OSHA guidelines for safety. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $33,902 - $59,327 Pay Grade NC05 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:   · Knowledge of the horticultural practices and/or techniques applicable to the layout and/or upkeep of formal gardens and/or grounds. · Experience supervising employees or offenders. 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.  Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) operates as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement and renovation and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO) and serves as the DAC representative on all 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, construction, and maintenance services to ensure all statewide Institutions and Facilities remain in compliance with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates, while also promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training within the construction and maintenance trades, while assisting institutions directly and indirectly with the installation and maintenance of kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment.   The Support Services Division oversees the operations and infrastructure that sustain facilities within the Department of Adult Correction. Responsibilities include facility maintenance, fleet and warehouse management, food services, construction and renovation projects, and energy efficiency. This division plays a vital role in supporting daily operations and long-term planning. 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