Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Extension Educ & Training Spec I (S) Position Number 60039656 Grade NC13 About 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 The DAID Program Regional Coordinator supports North Carolina’s impaired‑driving reduction efforts by delivering technical training, performing regional field operations, and ensuring the reliability of evidential and preliminary breath alcohol testing programs. This position provides instruction in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Alcohol Screening Test Devices (ASTDs), and evidential breath testing in alignment with state laws, administrative code, and national program standards. It performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and connectivity verification for Intox EC/IR II instruments and regional test sites to ensure accurate and legally defensible results. The DAID Program Regional Coordinator role also maintains training equipment, documentation, and operational readiness across a multi‑county region while offering expert guidance to law enforcement agencies. The coordinator functions within the Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch and supports both regional and statewide initiatives as operational needs arise. *Regions covered: Person, Wake, Caswell, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Warren, and Yancey Key Duties Include: - Develop and deliver SFST, ASTD, and evidential breath testing courses consistent with program standards and legal requirements. - Coordinate training facilities, schedules, rosters, materials, and laboratory environments to ensure effective instructional delivery. - Perform preventive maintenance on Intox EC/IR II instruments at required intervals and document all work in accordance with administrative code. - Inspect regional test sites, stock necessary supplies, and verify monthly electronic connectivity between instruments and the FTA Electronics Lab. - Diagnose and resolve equipment issues affecting breath‑testing functionality, calibration sites, or data transmission. - Maintain and manage regional training equipment, including instruments, gas canisters, instructional materials, and associated supplies. - Provide technical assistance and expert testimony regarding breath‑testing instruments, impairment indicators, and applicable laws and procedures. - Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with law enforcement personnel, chemical analysts, and partner agencies within the region. - Supervise an assigned Field Technician, ensuring accurate work activities, performance monitoring, scheduling, and completion of preventive maintenance tasks. - Prepare and maintain required reports, training records, equipment documentation, and other administrative materials using standard software applications. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $50,088.00 - $87,654.00 Recruitment Range: $50,088.00 - $63,641.00 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: Demonstrated expertise maintaining breath‑testing instruments, including hands‑on experience performing scheduled service, verifying proper operation, and accurately documenting equipment performance. Advanced proficiency delivering structured training programs for law enforcement personnel, including experience conducting classroom instruction, managing course materials, and evaluating participant performance. Strong competency managing technical equipment used in training and field operations, including experience preparing instructional environments, maintaining supplies, and ensuring equipment readiness for certification activities. Proven skill presenting technical information in formal settings, including experience explaining scientific or procedural concepts and supporting legal processes through clear, accurate communication. Demonstrated success supervising operational staff, including assigning work, monitoring results, providing feedback, and ensuring timely completion of region‑based tasks and documentation. Physical Requirements: Lift 50 pounds. Load and unload a cargo van. Load-in and load-out equipment at training and test sites. Operate and drive a cargo van long and short distances. Bending and kneeling to connect/disconnect equipment. Operate a computer keyboard. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Eligible For A Remote Work Option About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH): 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 Chronic Disease and Injury Section (CDI): The N.C. Division of Public Health's Chronic Disease and Injury Section, along with local health departments and other community partners, works to reduce death and disabilities through education, policy change and various services. Our goal is to help all North Carolinians develop healthy and safe communities and health systems to prevent and control chronic diseases and to eliminate health inequities. About the Forensic Test Unit: The Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch is housed within the Chronic Disease & Injury Section and seeks to reduce the incidence of impaired driving by providing comprehensive training programs to law enforcement personnel in the detection and apprehension of the impaired driver. 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 the 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. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on 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. 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. 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: Tresha Walker Email: talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.