• Job Description

  Req#: 4759032
  ***This is an anticipated vacancy. This is an Exempt Policymaking position. If a candidate is chosen before the closing date, this posting will end immediately, whichever comes first.***

  
  The Mission of the Department of Public Instruction:
  The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.
  
  

  The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Public Information Director II (Working Title: Director of the Office of Stakeholder and Community Engagement) for our Deputy State Superintendent Office.

  
  The Director for Stakeholder and Community Engagement will report directly to the Chief Communications Officer and will lead the NCDPI efforts to inform, listen, learn, understand, and respond to external partners and fulfill NCDPI’s responsibility as a valuable partner to the K-12 public education community, including, but not limited to teachers, school administrators, charter school principals, district superintendents, parents, students, local school board members, the NC General Assembly and professional education organizations. This office will manage stakeholder and community engagement activities driven by public policy, superior service, user friendly contact models/tools, and sound management strategies. Through these numerous partnerships, this office will establish a positive and progressive cadence of communication with the k-12 public education community on behalf of the Superintendent, the State Board of Education, and the many offices within NCDPI. This position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies to engage with diverse external stakeholders and community groups, building strong relationships, gathering feedback, and aligning community needs with organizational goals, often acting as a primary liaison between external organizations and the wider K-12 public education community by leading outreach initiatives, facilitating dialogue, and managing community engagement programs.
  
  

  This position is designated Exempt Policymaking.

  
  

  Additional duties as assigned.

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

  To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
  

  • Experience in community engagement, outreach, or stakeholder management roles within non-profit organizations, government agencies, or corporations.
  • Proven record of building successful community partnerships and collaborations.
  • Knowledge of community development principles and best practices for stakeholder engagement.

  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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
  Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and eight years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina.

  Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
  

  Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
  

  Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.

  
  Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
  
  

  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.
  
  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: Applicants will be communicated with 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 NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.

  Contact Information

  Houston Davis, Agency Recruiter

  Email: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov

  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 http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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