Jail Inspector

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Health Service Regulation

Job Classification Title

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number

65041724

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position:

Prepares for, plans and schedules inspections on a weekly basis using an inspection tracking system. Conducts onsite inspections of jail facilities and operations in assigned region to ensure facilities are in compliance with state rules, laws, and building code. Reviews jail documentation for compliance with state rules, laws, and building code. Identifies and documents problems or deficiencies in jail facilities. Reviews inspection findings with jail and responds to questions regarding findings. Conducts research of rules, laws, and North Carolina Building Codes and cites appropriate rule, law or code for a specific deficiency. Analyzes Plans of Correction (POCs) to ensure the deficient practice can be corrected in an acceptable manner and timeframe. For un-acceptable POCs, communicates why POCs are un-acceptable and helps jails submit acceptable POC. Schedules
follow-up inspections to ensure that deficiencies have been corrected. Maintaining currency in state laws and rules and building code used to regulate jails.


Physical Plant Compliant and Fire Investigations:
Conducts onsite inspections of jail facilities and operations in assigned region to ensure facilities are in compliance with state rules, laws, and building code. Conducts research of rules, laws, and North Carolina Building Codes and cites appropriate rule, law or code for a specific deficiency. Prepares a Statement of Deficiency (SODs) listing the deficient practices found during the inspection in ASPEN according to the Principles of Documentation. Analyzes Plans of Correction (POCs) to ensure the deficient practice can be corrected in an acceptable manner and timeframe. For un-acceptable POCs, communicates why POCs are un-acceptable and helps facilities submit acceptable POC. Schedules follow-up inspections to ensure that deficiencies have been corrected. For physical plant complaints, determines if complaint is valid and composes response letter to inmate in Microsoft Word.


Technical Assistance:
Interprets and explains meaning and intent of state legislation and physical plant rules to local sheriffs, county officials, design professionals, and the public. Assists jail officials in planning and determining operational and physical plant needs for meeting minimum standards. Provides consultative assistance to jail officials in problem areas. Conducts training at trade association meetings.


Plan Review Assistance and Construction Project Inspections:
Provides technical assistance to Construction’s plan review staff related to jail operations and physical plant. Inspects completed construction projects with plan review staff for compliance with the state jail rules. Tracks deficiencies found during inspections and creates a list of deficiency comments in Microsoft Word. Coordinates their deficiency comments with plan review staff’s comments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $63,927 - $111,871

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/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Technical engineering skill or knowledge and the ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of statutes/codes/regulations, including program procedures, methods and practices and their application to specific situations.
• Ability to coordinate and administer programs, activities and protocols.
• Ability to manage resources, monitor activities and assess environmental risk, safety, and quality control associated with the program.
• Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions. Ability to make decisions and take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

Compensation & 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.  

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

               

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources 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. 

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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 in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

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:

Giovanni Montclair Hollins

Email:

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov