Employment Specialist

HR Technician I (S)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 requirementsEnsuring that applicant information is entered correctly into the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) databaseWorking directly with Correctional Officer applicants to ensure that applicant rosters contain a sufficient number of qualified candidates to contact for interviewsGenerating reports in the HR-Payroll System to verify prior service with State GovernmentMaintaining files and databases for tracking and compiling various reports for compliance of policy and general useUsing 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 dutiesMaintaining certification as a certified DCI operator; attending and successfully completing DCI certification and recertification as necessary to meet certification requirementsSalary Grade Range: $33,902 - $59,327The 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.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 databaseExperience an HR payroll system to review and/or research employee data and create reports preferably the OSC Integrated Human Resources System BEACON/FIORIExperience working with background checks or DCI checksThe State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveVisit the State Benefits website for additional information.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.Application ProcessNCDAC 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 detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation 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 VerificationThe 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 ' and National Guard PreferenceApplicants 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 RequirementThe 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 ProhibitionsADA AccommodationsConsistent 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 ExperienceSome 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.Associate's degree, typically in Human Resources from an appropriately accredited institution or relevant field and no years of experience required OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 2 years of progressive experience in Human ResourcesEEO StatementThe 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.