<p>This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System employees and eligible RIF candidates.  Temporary employees are eligible to apply. </p> <p>This is a REPOST.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.</p> <p>This Policy Consultant position provides the full scope of HR for the Department of Public Safety. The individual in this position will provide management consultation, serve as the exempt position coordinator, manage special projects and critical task as well as gather and analyze HR metrics and data.  Assignments may cross divisions or sections, involve confidential situations and partner with department leaders and key stakeholders to develop and/or deliver HR solutions in line with the business needs of the department.. </p> <p>Job duties of this position include:</p> <ul> <li>Assessing new OSHR and Federal laws / policies / guidelines and their impact on DPS operations and providing feedback and recommendations </li><li>Researching new policy requests and collaborating with the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning on developing and recommending new and existing department and division-level HR policies </li><li>Managing the department's designation of employees to Exempt positions, including Exempt Managerial, Exempt Policy-Making, Confidential Assistants, Confidential Secretaries, Chief Deputy or Chief Administrative Assistant positions and processes, including serving as a HR resource to these roles </li><li>Completing monthly reporting, coordinating salary action requests, and drafting exempt notifications and offer letters on behalf of department exempt positions </li><li>Maintaining electronic and paper files for all DPS exempt positions </li><li>Providing expertise and leadership on a broad and comprehensive range of HR activities, including compensation, classification, employment transactions, policy, and compliance </li><li>Responding to department executive needs, actions, and requests, including providing accessibility to executive leadership in the absence of the HR Director and Deputy Director </li><li>Maintaining daily communication with key requestors for status updates and approvals  </li><li>Providing executive support on HR subjects such as sensitive or confidential HR needs, data research, application of conflicting policies, and questions related to exempt designations or exempt positions </li></ul> <p>This position requires significant skill in establishing, building, and maintaining relationships with all levels of stakeholders.</p> <p>We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.</p> <p>This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.</p> <p>About the Human Resources Office:</p> <p>The Human Resources (HR) Office provides comprehensive personnel services to all divisions / units throughout the department. Major services include policy administration, organizational development and performance, training, employee relations, employee benefits, salary administration, classification / compensation, recruitment / selection, and employee records management.</p> <p>DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. </p> <p>The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.</p> <p>[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]</p> <p>Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Human Resources experience related to HR administration and/or management</p> </li><li> <p>Experience developing and/or implementing HR strategies or policies, in providing human resources consultation, and/or evaluating organizational development</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of federal or state HR laws and/or policies in at least 2 of the following areas: recruitment, classification, compensation, pay administration, and/or position management</p> </li><li> <p>Experience analyzing data and/or preparing reports</p> </li></ul> <p>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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.</p> <p>Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 4 years of experience required; </p> <p>or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; </p> <p>or equivalent combination or education and experience.</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.</p> <p>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</p> <p>For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.</p> <p>Transcripts </p> <ul> <li> <p>Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.  </p> </li><li> <p>Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. </p> </li><li> <p>International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.? Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. </p> </li></ul> <p>Military Experience </p> <ul> <li> <p>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.</p> </li><li> <p>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: </p> </li><li> <p>A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). </p> </li><li> <p>A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.</p> </li></ul> <p>The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.  </p> <p>Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Faith Riggsbee at faith.riggsbee@ncdps.gov. </p> <p>#COS</p>