Remote Driving Instructor Jobs in Cary, NC (NOW HIRING)

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Extension Educ & Training Spec I (S)
Position Number
60039677
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 Drug & Alcohol Impaired Driving (DAID) Specialist position supports impaired-driving enforcement and public safety initiatives by providing technical, training, and administrative expertise across an assigned multi-county region. This position trains law enforcement personnel in evidential breath alcohol testing, alcohol screening devices, and standardized field sobriety testing (SFST) while ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance of breath alcohol instruments and test sites.
Work includes maintaining and servicing evidential instruments, managing preventive maintenance schedules, inspecting alcohol testing locations, and producing documentation that supports program integrity. The role provides expert consultation and courtroom testimony related to instrument operation, alcohol pharmacology, and impaired-driving detection.
The DAID Specialist collaborates closely with law enforcement agencies, court personnel, and traffic safety partners to advance coordinated enforcement and public safety strategies.
This position covers a region including Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, and Warren.
Key Duties Include:
- Train law enforcement and related personnel in evidential breath alcohol testing, alcohol screening test devices, and standardized field sobriety testing.
- Maintain, service, and verify the proper function of evidential breath alcohol instruments according to state regulatory standards.
- Conduct inspections of alcohol testing instruments, test sites, and screening devices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules and document instrument service, repairs, and performance checks.
- Provide expert testimony regarding instrument operation, maintenance procedures, alcohol pharmacology, and impaired-driving detection.
- Design and deliver training content that incorporates current legal requirements, scientific standards, and agency procedures.
- Coordinate with local, regional, and state law enforcement partners to support impaired-driving enforcement and public safety initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records related to training delivery, compliance audits, equipment inspections, and maintenance activities.
- Support statewide program initiatives by assisting with regional needs assessments, technical problem resolution, and operational planning.
- Travel extensively within the assigned region to conduct training, inspections, collaborations, and field support activities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $50,088.00 - $87,654.00
Recruitment Range: $50,088.00 - $61,784.00
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:

• Expert-level proficiency maintaining and servicing evidential breath alcohol instruments, including performing preventive maintenance, documenting service activity, and resolving technical issues consistent with program standards.

• Demonstrated experience conducting inspections of alcohol testing instruments, screening devices, and test sites, including verifying regulatory compliance and documenting inspection outcomes.

• Advanced skill delivering technical training in evidential breath alcohol testing, alcohol screening test devices, and standardized field sobriety testing, including developing instructional content aligned with current scientific and legal standards.

• Proven experience providing courtroom testimony on instrument operation, maintenance procedures, alcohol pharmacology, and impaired-driving detection, supported by accurate preparation of technical records.

• Strong proficiency managing regional program operations, including coordinating with multiple law-enforcement agencies, completing compliance audits, maintaining training and maintenance records, and supporting statewide impaired-driving initiatives.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
This Position Is Eligible For A Fully Remote Work Option
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
NC DHHS Permit to Perform Chemical Analyses of Breath must be obtained within 30 days of
hire.
NC DHHS Certificate to Perform Preventative Maintenance must be obtained within 90 days of
hire.
Alcohol Screening Test Device Instructor Certification within 180 days of hire.
Must possess/be able to obtain and maintain a valid NC Driver's License.
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.

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 Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch (FTA):
The Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch seeks to reduce the incidence of impaired driving by providing comprehensive training programs to law enforcement personnel in the detection, apprehension, and prosecution 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