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Full time💰 USD 31K–49K
Director, Office of Economic Opportunity
nc· Health & Human Services
About this role
Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
Secretary's OfficeJob Classification Title
Human Services Program Manager II (NS)Position Number
60037992Grade
NC20About 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
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding supports North Carolina’s Community Action Agencies to provide a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities they serve.Examples of CSBG focus areas for action include:
• Decrease poverty in communities.
• Address the needs of low-income individuals, including the homeless, migrants and the elderly, families and children in need.
• Provide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health.
The Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) serves as North Carolina’s principal state administrator for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), overseeing the strategic deployment of CSBG annual allocation to Community Action Agencies (CAAs) that collectively reach all 100 counties in the state. This is a mission-critical leadership role at the intersection of federal compliance, community impact, and systems-level change.
The Director leads a dedicated team of 14 professional staff in positions focusing on program, fiscal, and contract areas. The Director serves as the primary liaison to the U.S. Office of Community Services (OCS), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and NC DHHS Office of the Secretary and other leadership. This individual is accountable for ensuring strong coordination with Community Action Agencies in assuring the flow of CSBG funding reaches families living in poverty with maximum efficiency, compliance, and measurable results.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00
Recruitment Range: $70,478.00 - $105,000.00
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 (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Depth of knowledge of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and associated federal requirements for use of funds, grant management, rules, policies and guidelines, monitoring and reporting requirements.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills in working with local community action agencies and Community Action Association and with other external and internal stakeholders including NC DHHS and other cabinet agencies (e.g. Department of Commerce, Department of Environmental Quality, DSS and local DSS agencies and others)
Strategic Planning and analytical skills associated with OEO mandates including leading the state plan development in alignment with CSBG requirements and NC DHHS priorities, annual reporting requirements, CAA technical assistance and reporting to the NC General Assembly.
Demonstrate skilled and effective leadership in managing the OEO team, engaging with DHHS leadership, setting expectations while supporting positive culture and high expectations for the team.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
This Position Is 100% Federally Funded
This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC
Internal Posting- STATE OF NC
This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina State Government Employees, And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.
About the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)
The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families across North Carolina to achieve lasting self-sufficiency. Through strategic partnerships and targeted funding, OEO supports Community Action Agencies and Limited Purpose Agencies in delivering critical services that help residents secure employment, access housing, obtain food and healthcare, and care for their families. Rooted in a long-standing commitment to economic justice since its founding in 1966, OEO administers the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program and continues to lead efforts that reduce poverty and strengthen the social and economic well-being of communities statewide.
Compensation and 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. Visit website for State Benefits.
Supplemental 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.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the day before the closing date.
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.
Master's degree in a disciple specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity
OR
Bachelor's degree in a discipline specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity
OR
An 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:
Tonya Lofton McLambEmail:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
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The listed salary for this Director, Office of Economic Opportunity position at nc is USD 70K–123K. This is an Full time role.
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This Director, Office of Economic Opportunity role at nc is based in Wake County, NC. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director, Office of Economic Opportunity role in the Health & Human Services department at nc.
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Director, Office of Economic Opportunity
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