DAID Programs Regional Coordinator



DAID Programs Regional Coordinator

Salary

$48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location

Mecklenburg County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05690 PH 60039676

Department

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Opening Date

06/18/2025

Closing Date

6/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Extension Education & Training Spec I

Position Number

60039676

Salary Grade

NC13

Description of Work

*This is a REPOST - Previous Applicants Do Not Need to Reapply*

The Drug & Alcohol Impaired Driving (DAID) Program Regional Coordinator within the NC Forensic Tests for Alcohol (FTA) Branch is vital in combating impaired driving. This position covers a region including Alexander, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Union counties. The DAID Program Regional Coordinator develops and delivers training programs such as Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Alcohol Screening Test Devices (ASTDs), and Operator and Recertification Courses in evidential breath alcohol testing to law enforcement officers, ensuring content is current with laws and best practices. The position also involves maintaining and conducting preventive maintenance on breath alcohol test instruments, alcohol screening test devices, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with state and agency regulations. Responsibilities include conducting audits, inspections, and addressing non-compliance issues, along with supervising and providing support for at least one employee.

Collaboration with local, regional, and state law enforcement agencies is crucial for effective enforcement strategies. The DAID Program Regional Coordinator participates in statewide meetings and initiatives, providing support beyond their assigned area as needed. Administrative duties include maintaining training records, equipment maintenance logs, and preparing reports for the FTA Branch Management and partner agencies. This position demands extensive travel within the region and occasionally statewide, with flexibility in working hours. This position description is broad, and the supervisor may delegate and assign other duties to the position as needed to meet the needs of the Branch.

About the NC Division of Public Health:  The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): 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.

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 benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. 
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

  • Experience as an instructor in law enforcement, military, or another similar environment.

  • Experience in enforcement of motor vehicle laws, and rules and regulations related to impaired driving as a law enforcement officer in a civilian or military law enforcement agency, or as an instructor in an evidential breath alcohol testing program.

  • Experience using breath alcohol testing instruments.

  • Demonstrated experience supervising staff in a related program.


Management Preferences (if applicable)

Experience working independently while utilizing own judgment in determining direction.

Making ethical and professional decisions that reflect positively on the organization/agency.

Experience as a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor 

Advanced training and experience in evidential breath alcohol testing

NC DHHS Permit to Perform Chemical Analyses of Breath

NC DHHS Certificate to Perform Preventive Maintenance


License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: 

Valid NC Driver License.

NC DHHS Permit to Perform Chemical Analyses of Breath must be obtained within 30 days of hire. 

NC DHHS Certificate to Perform Preventive Maintenance must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Alcohol Screening Test Device Instructor Certification within 120 days of hire.

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor within 180 days of hire.


Physical Requirements (if applicable)

Lift 50 pounds.

Load and unload cargo van.

Load-in and load-out equipment at training and test sites.

Operate and drive a cargo van long and short distances.

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.
 Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the occupational area assigned; 
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.
  
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

  • 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
  • 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.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:  Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov..

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status". 

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.   If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.


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.







 

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I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
  • NC Jobs
  • Employee Referral
  • Conference / Career Fair
  • Email campaign
  • Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • NC Nursing Board email
  • Google
  • Other General Job Boards
  • Other Search Engines
  • Other Social Media
  • Internet Advertisement
  • TV / Radio
03
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)]]
04
Do you have experience as an instructor in law enforcement, military, or another similar environment? If YES, this experience MUST be detailed and proven in your application.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have experience in enforcement of motor vehicle laws, and rules and regulations related to impaired driving as a law enforcement officer in a civilian or military law enforcement agency, or as an instructor in an evidential breath alcohol testing program? If YES, this experience MUST be detailed and proven in your application.
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have experience using breath alcohol testing instruments? If YES, this experience MUST be detailed and proven in your application.
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have experience supervising staff in a related program? If YES, this experience MUST be detailed and proven in your application.
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the occupational area assigned; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
State of North Carolina