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Human Services Division Director I pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000362

$81,620 to $159,158 per year$81,620$159,158MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $120,389 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32000362
Pay group
NC23
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

Class specification

The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.

What the state says the job is

The Division Director is responsible for planning, direction and administration of diverse, comprehensive programs and related administrative operations that have significant impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of the citizens served. Programs and policies may be administered by division staff and local government agencies but require integration of numerous federal and state regulations, procedures, and legislation. Development of annual plans addressing programmatic and funding needs and compliance may be required, including responsibility for corrective action plans. Funding comes from a variety of sources that effect strategic and tactical planning. Work requires considerable contact with federal and state agencies, legislative bodies, and consumer and advocacy groups, and other related regulatory and stakeholder groups.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of Division programs and, if applicable, local government service delivery systems. Thorough knowledge of the organization, operation, and objectives of the Division. Thorough knowledge of federal and State laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to the Division. Thorough knowledge of the target service population. Ability to coordinate and direct employees and programs through an understanding of managerial principles, techniques, and practices. Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory relationships with the target service population, general public, State, federal, and local officials, as needed.

Minimum qualifications

Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program, business, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of managerial or supervisory experience in a closely related programmatic area; or, Bachelor's as indicated above from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in a closely related program, five of which must be managerial or supervisory experience in a closely related programmatic area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2

Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.

Where this comes from

North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.

Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.

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