Program Coordinator Jobs in Garner, NC (NOW HIRING)

Agency
Safety
Division
70000075 Dept of Public Safety
Job Classification Title
Program Coordinator IV (S)
Position Number
65032301
Grade
NC14
About Us
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
Description of Work
About NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures.
About Hazard Mitigation:
The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section (HM) is to deliver and support mitigation activities across the State of North Carolina as guided and authorized under NC General Statute 166A, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and other guiding pieces of legislation. The section completes its mission by developing mitigation action plans at the state and local level, managing and implementing grants provided by FEMA for protection of NC residents and their property; acquiring, managing and disseminating geospatial data and flood water information; and managing ghe National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the State. Specific
About the Position:
The Program Coordinator assists the Assistant Director for Hazard Mitigation in administering a statewide Hazard Mitigation (HM) program focusing on preparing for future disasters while recovering from recent disasters. The Program Coordinator is responsible for understanding and being able to communicate clear guidance and create administrative procedures assisting the Assistant Director, Management and the HM section as they navigate the wide ranging and complex program of FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants. The Program Coordinator also communicates with stakeholders at the state and local level to clearly explain the purpose and assist citizens with the applications required to successfully compete for and receive HM grant awards. The Program Coordinator analyzes weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly project data ensuring the state is on target to meet federal grant deadlines and preparing the necessary correspondence and reports meeting federal reporting requirements.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $52,592 - $92,036
**Please note this posting will close at 11:59pm on 08/09/2026**
**All NCEM new hires are required to report in-office/on-site for the first 90 days of employment**
This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months).
We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.
Management Preferences:

• Experience in managing or administering emergency management procedures or federal grant administration procedures
• Experience creating standard operating procedures.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with government employees or officials and the general public
• Experience developing strategic and/or long-range goals for an agency, division, or unit
• Experience initiating and/or implementing organizational programs or procedures.

Supplemental Information:
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
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For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact NCEM HR at ncemhr@ncdps.gov.
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 three (3) years of experience in the program related to the area of assignment; 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:
Ashley Minnick
Recruiter Email:
ASHLEY.MINNICK@NCDPS.GOV
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