Human Resources Specialist

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist II (S)

Position Number

65041613

Grade

NC09

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Unleash your potential and make an impact! The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently accepting applications for a Human Resources Specialist II position. This position is located with Emergency Management (NCEM) division in Raleigh, N.C. (Wake County).

The Human Resources Specialist II position will provide consultation, technical assistance, and support to NCEM leadership, management, and employees on a wide variety of issues relating to recruitment and outreach initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing advertisements for vacancies
• Compiling packages for personnel actions
• Providing support for selection and onboarding new employees.
• Assisting hiring managers in developing advertisements for vacancies.
• Assisting HR Manager in completing baseline salary calculations and compiling documentation to be submitted for salary approval·
• Assisting hiring managers with temporary staffing needs, maintaining records and procedures.
• Reviewing candidate applications to ensure minimum qualifications are met and sends hiring manager qualified applicants.
• Providing support with the interview process to include: assisting with scheduling interviews, providing guidance on best practices and policies for recruitment, and answering questions as needed.
• Providing support and guidance to all staff with implementing Workday.
• Requesting and collecting background checks for selected candidates and consults with HR Manager on any significant findings.
• Working with candidates and hiring managers to obtain all onboarding paperwork and submitting approved package to DPS HR for processing.
• Completing I-9s and E-Verify. Manages new hire orientation.

This position also includes additional duties as assigned by hiring manager.

The employee in this position is expected to use sound judgment in the interpretation and application of appropriate human resource related policies and procedures of NCEM, the Department of Public Safety, and/or the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

During State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Activation the employee in the position may be required to work in any disaster response/recovery role as designated by the SERT Leader. Employees may be required to work more than 8 during normal workdays and 12 hours during the weekends and holidays and during adverse weather conditions.

About the NC Emergency Management Division:

The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures.

About the Central Services Section:

The primary mission of Central Services is to provide effective and efficient support functions for the Division and external clients. These functions include Accounts Payable, Budget, SERT Finance, Compliance, Human Resources, Preparedness Grants Management, Information Technology Infrastructure, Application Development, Geospatial Information Systems, Salesforce Administration, Fleet Management, Distribution, Contracting, Purchasing, Logistics Support, and Responder Assistance Initiative clinical services.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $69,000.00

This posting will close at 11:59pm on 8/13/2026

Please note that all NCEM new hires are required to report in-office/on-site for the first 90 days of hire.

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

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

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. 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.

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

Management Preferences

• Experience with human resources.
• Experience advising employees regarding disaster overtime.
• Experience advising supervisors regarding disaster overtime.
• Experience with HR policies relating to State Human Resources Act SHRA and Exempt Human Resources Act.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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.

Transcripts

• 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.
• 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: https://www.naces.org/members.

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:
• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was 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." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. 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 when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact NCEM HR at ncemhr@ncdps.gov.

#EM (Emergency Management)

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.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related administrative experience; or 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:

Ashley Minnick

Recruiter Email:

ASHLEY.MINNICK@NCDPS.GOV

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