Program Compliance Specialist, City of Columbia
Coordinates and implements monitoring strategies for program compliance of federal, state and local agencies; Ensures that Program Management is in compliance with all applicable program guidelines, laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards; Implements written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct for compliance; Develops effective lines of communication by enforcing standards through guidelines, develops policies and conducts periodic risk assessments and response plans; Conducts internal and sub-recipient monitoring and site reviews; responding promptly to offenses
Develops contract agreements and assists with performance measures for sub-grantees; Provides training and technical assistance annually and as needed to ensure effective program management.; Coordinates all other related federal laws as required by HUD including, Federal Labor Standards, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Environmental Review Records, Federal Labor Standards and Fair Housing initiatives; Assists in preparing and monitoring program budgets; prepares related reports; assists in administering grant funding from federal, state and local agencies;
Participates in an ongoing public awareness program designed to promote department programs and services; Coordinates, attends and/or facilitates community outreach meetings to discuss related programs and projects; and gather public input or support for such projects; Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility; Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; performs duties as required, including correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets.
Bachelor’s degree in business, social work, public administration or closely related field; or Five (5) years of related work experience; Work experience preferably in federal grant programs and/or government procurement to include experience in program management and/or administering grant funding from federal, state and local agencies; and/or neighborhood grants experience; Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving; Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style; Ability to perform high level of specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedure
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; and Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.