Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-P11 (Special Projects Analyst) Office of Business Development

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Departmental Analyst (Trainee) to oversee the Small Business Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise pre-award requirements for construction and consultant projects. The role involves conducting certification reviews for firms applying for DBE/SBP certification to ensure eligibility and compliance with program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Small Business Program (SBP) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) pre-award small business requirements specifically for Construction & Consultant projects using AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights & Labor (CRL), JobNet, Contract Agreement & Payment Process (CAPP) and other systems
• Conducting certification reviews of firms applying for DBE/SBP certification to determine the eligibility of DBE/SBP applicants and identify if they meet all requirements for the program

Skills

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
• Departmental Analyst 9: No specific type or amount is required
• Departmental Analyst 10: One year of professional experience
• Departmental Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service
• Departmental Analyst 12: Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service
• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school
• Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification
• Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification
• Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification
• Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification
• One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application
• Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents
• Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc
• All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment
• Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for the whole family.
• No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
• No-cost vision insurance.
• Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
• Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
• 15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
• 13 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
• Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
• 401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
• 4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
• Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
• State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
• Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
• Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
• Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
• Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Development.
• Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used.
• Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
• Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
• Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
• Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases.
• Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
• Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay.
• Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
• Flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
• Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.
• Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
• Programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
• Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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