Program Director II (Temporary)

Agency Office of State Human Resources Division Temporary Solutions Job Classification Title Program Director II (S) Position Number Grade NC23 About Us To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES. Description of Work Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org .   Visit  www.nctemporarysolutions.com  for employment information.   Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.    Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.   This temporary position is located at 4312 District Drive, Raleigh, NC - Wake County with the Department of Health and Human Services .     Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $52.97 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).    Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.    Management Preferences:    The Program Director II - Fractional Deputy Chief Administrator/OCME role will provide oversight and ensure communication and coordination for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the North Carolina Medical Examiner System. This position will identify, develop and recommend, and advise leadership and others on new program initiatives to carry out more effectively/efficiently the responsibilities of the Medical Examiner System.  The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, direct, lead and coordinate the work of others.  The candidate will also possess solid organizational and analytical abilities that allow for project leadership and decision-making.  This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs. Description of Work Administration and Strategic Planning 30% Provide leadership and guidance and make decisions when the Chief Medical Examiner, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, and/or Operations Manager are unavailable Provide oversight and strategic planning, operational guidance and day-to-day support for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and NC Medical Examiner System under the leadership of the Chief Medical Examiner and Operations Manager. Manage complex problems as a team and demonstrate innovative problem solving while also ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements related to medicolegal death investigation response activities. Make presentations to division and departmental leadership, legislative committees, meet with legislators and staff in the Fiscal Research Division, and offers recommendations and guidance regarding public health programs, appropriation, and existing and/or proposed legislation Provide guidance and support, if needed, to the Commission for Public Health and additional advisory and legislated boards and commissions in the absence of the Chief Medical Examiner. This may include the Commission of Anatomy. Identify, develop, and recommend and advise OCME leadership and others on new program initiatives to carry out more effectively/efficiently the responsibilities of the Medical Examiner System. Participate with executive level staff within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and NC Medical Examiner system in preparation of long-term and immediate public health objectives, staffing, and funding priorities. Provide guidance, leadership, and support for the OCME and Medical Examiner System including, but not limited to, the interpretation of legislation, rules, and administrative code during states of emergency, COVID-19, and pandemic response in collaboration with DHHS and DPH attorneys. Maintain an open and trusting environment for on-going collaboration and continuous improvement. Communication, Consultation, and Outreach 30% Communicate with a diverse workforce of employees and positions comprised of full-time, part-time, time-limited, lawyers, laboratory staff, program staff, contract staff, and other professionals assigned to the Medical Examiner System and related public health initiatives including pandemic and other mass fatality incident responses. Work closely with Public Health Leadership, law enforcement, legal officials, Emergency Management, county managers, NC Funeral board, attorney organizations, regional autopsy centers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent and coordinated implementation of medical examiner operations and response. Foster cross-divisional collaboration along with the valu