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State of North Carolina

Project Manager

State of North Carolina, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


Salary:

$56,906.00 - $99,586.00 Annually

Location :

Durham County, NC

Job Type:

Time-Limited Full-Time

Remote Employment:

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number:

24-14357

Department:

Dept of Public Safety

Division:

Emergency Management

Opening Date:

11/18/2024

Closing Date:

12/6/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title:

Program Analyst I

Position Number:

65030977

Section:

NCEM Hazard Mitigation

Salary Grade:

NC17

Recruitment Range:

$56,906 - $75,850

Description of Work

This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with

for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months).

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.

About the Project Manager position: The Project Manager position is engaged in the implementation of federally and state-funded Hazard Mitigation projects such as real estate acquisition, construction or elevation of homes, installation of generators, and other recovery projects authorized by FEMA or the State of NC. Each Project Manager oversees multiple mixed-type projects in one or more counties and ensures that the scheduling, scope of work, reimbursements, and other programmatic compliance is met. The selected candidate is required to work with contractors, local government administrators, customers, and/or other entities to ensure timely execution of projects to meet very tight periods of performance.

The Project Manager is expected to visit all projects sites to conduct site inspections, ensure and enforce work site safety, verify construction and project schedules, maintain pictorial records, and make adjustments to work, as required, to maintain schedules.

About North Carolina Emergency Management: The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats.

About NCEM Hazard Mitigation: The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section is to manage and implement efficient and effective disaster recovery programs as authorized under NC General Statute 166A and other relevant legislation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. 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 the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

(Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs: Experience working in the residential and/or commercial construction field. Experience in multiple aspects of construction project management for large projects with substantial budgets, such as: reviewing blueprints, obtaining work permits, approving work changes, ensuring worksite safety, and/or ensuring compliance with all building codes. Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) or the ability to obtain one by date of hire is required. Management Preferences Experience using project management or scheduler software. Knowledge of the administration of Federal Grant programs. Please Note:

The selected applicant must be able to pass a U.S. Department of Homeland Security background check and be eligible for a Public Trust security clearance within 6 months of hire. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 for details. Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

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Transcripts • Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university. • Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. • 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:

Military Experience • 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. • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

o 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.

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."

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.

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 Elizabeth Gray at

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application, and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately. Do you understand this statement?

Yes No

02

Which of the following is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?

Some high school High School Diploma or GED Certificate Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you currently possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) or have the ability to obtain one by date of hire?

Yes No

04

How many years of experience do you have working in the residential and/or commercial construction field?

None Less than 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5+ years

05

If you answered that you had experience in the question above, please provide an example of your working experience in the residential and/or commercial construction field from previous employment. If you answered none, please put N/A.

06

Do you have experience in multiple aspects of construction project management for large projects with substantial budgets?

Yes No

07

Please select ALL of the following in which you have experience with large projects with substantial budgets:

Reviewing blueprints Obtaining work permits Approving work changes Ensuring worksite safety Ensuring compliance with all building codes None of the Above

08

If you indicated having experience reviewing blueprints, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

09

If you indicated having experience obtaining work permits, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

10

If you indicated having experience approving work changes, please describe your experience and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

11

If you indicated having experience ensuring worksite safety, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

12

If you indicated having experience ensuring compliance with all building codes, please describe your experience, and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A."

13

Please select each of the following Management Preferences that you possess:**Applicants who do not possess management preferences will not be disqualified**

Experience using project management software Experience using scheduler software Knowledge of the administration of federal grants None of the Above

Required Question