Agency Adult Correction Division Human Resources Job Classification Title Staff Development Specialist II (NS) Position Number 60089775 Grade NC15
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 Work involves considerable independence in the preparation and development of training programs, plans, and materials; identifying training and development objectives; providing classroom and/or clinical instruction in assigned areas/programs; and evaluation/revision of programs as needed. This is professional and consultative work in performing a variety of services to meet organizational and program training and development needs. This position provides training and organizational development support in lead functions and/or independent, moderately complex organization/program setting for department-wide program, for an entire staff development and training program within a division of an agency, or as assistant director for staff development in a hospital, division, institution, or department. Position may report to staff development or departmental management, or a Facility Director. Position may be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining external training programs for users of various statewide systems, and may serve as administrators of the statewide learning management system. Position may serve on an executive leadership team or chair committees at smaller agencies or facilities and may lead or directly supervise Staff Development Specialist I positions and/or administrative staff.
Regional Training Program Management Oversees end-to-end management of regional training programs, including needs assessments, program design, development including project management, implementation, and evaluation. Manages scheduling, coordination, and delivery of soft-skill and technical training across the region. Course topics include supervision, performance management, Equal Employment Opportunity Institute (EEOI), Real Colors, Leading at All Levels (LAAL), Fiori time entry, and various HR management subjects such as STAR Interviewing and disciplinary process training.
Job Duties Include:
- Deliver in‑person training, facilitates webinars, and serves as the primary training coordinator for requests from regional work locations.
- Ensure all logistical elements classrooms, technology, training aids, equipment, publications, and handouts are prepared.
- Create course schedule within LMS data to track attendance, performance management task completions, and training compliance across facilities.
- Identify completion gaps, generate reports, and communicate results to both regional teams and leadership.
- Provides facilitation, coaching, and organizational development activities for both groups and individuals including mediation, focus groups, team agreements, new manager assimilation, process mapping, and coaching sessions to support effective leadership transitions, team alignment, and individual guidance.
- Adapt facilitation style to audience needs, ensuring inclusive and engaging learning environments.
- Train content development and instructional design designs and develop training curricula for both in-class and online environments aligned with organizational goals and regional needs using adult learning principles.
- Creates instructional materials, job aids, facilitator guides, and digital content for instructor-led and online learning formats. Evaluates training outcomes to refine content and ensure relevance, clarity, and measurable skill development.
- Represents agency at regional, State-wide events as a member of special project teams and committees. Communicate information to identify groups within the Agency as needed.
- Manages the North Carolina Valuing Individual Performance (Performance Management process and System) for assigned region to including advising on policy, managing task step completions, and conducting appropriate training as needed. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $55,221 - $96,639 Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $77,273
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.
This position is assigned a State vehicle because the primary duties require frequent travel within the South Central Region, with occasional travel to other regions depending on the type of training being delivered. The selected candidate may be based in either the Central Region or the South Central Region.
Team members work a hybrid work schedule currently defined as two days in a designated office space and then work remotely.
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:
- Documented experience utilizing an information system.
- Experience managing multi-faceted programs.
- Working experience in coaching, mediation, and/ or consulting.
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.
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 the website for State Benefits.
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 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 the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
PREA Requirement The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
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 years of training development experience in a progressive training or teaching role;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement 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.
Recruiter:
Santino East
Email:
DACWorkday@dac.nc.gov