Grounds Supervisor I-Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Grounds Supervisor I (S)

Position Number

60064337

Grade

NC05

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Avery/ Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. This is a medium custody male facility.

This position reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor IV and is responsible for technical guidance and supervision to grounds crew. This is a skilled supervisory work in the upkeep of lawns and grounds surrounding state institutions or buildings.

Key Duties include:

1.Managing construction, modification and general upkeep of grounds areas, including the standard application of horticulture practices

2.Supervise assigned crews in mowing lawns, constructing sidewalks, parking lots, formal gardens and in general grounds maintenance activities

3.Supervise equipment operators and grounds personnel in excavating areas, removing trees and wrecking old buildings

4.Supervise the repair of surfaced roads and the removal of trash, leaves and snow

5.Coordinate grounds upkeep work with building maintenance personnel so that equipment and materials can more efficiently used

6.Perform related work and other duties as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $33,902-59,327 Salary Grade: NC05

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:

Knowledge of the horticultural practices and techniques applicable to the layout and upkeep of formal gardens and grounds.

Knowledge of ornamental shrubs, plants, and flowers and their uses in landscape work.

Documented experience to adjust and make minor mechanical repairs to equipment such as tractors, mowers, disks, and rakes..

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options

• Retirement Plans

• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Supplemental Application Information:

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)

• Full work experience details

• Certificates and licenses, if applicable

• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

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), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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 or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep; 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:

Kathy Williams Fox

Email:

[email protected]