Fiscal and Compliance Consultant III - Housing and Community Development Programs

Department:

Financial Management

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Our Office of Financial Management has an opening for a senior-level Fiscal and Compliance Consultant, responsible for supporting the administration of the county’s housing and community development programs; this includes the development and enforcement of adopted plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the disbursement of funds in compliance with applicable federal, state, and county rules and regulations.

The ideal candidate has two (or more) years of federal grant experience, including those working with administering housing grant programs, and is passionate about making a difference in our low-income communities.

The pay starts at $71,302.40, benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will assist operational staff with compliance-related requirements on the delivery of both grant reimbursement and loan-based housing and community development programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. For more information, see below...

 

Grant Administration and Compliance

• Develop complex written materials, including Action Plans, Action Plan Amendments, Program Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Memorandums in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Continually monitor, review, and update program-specific policies to meet current program needs, including changes and updates as necessary to conform with updated Department of Housing and Urban Development policies and federal register notices and other state and locally based programs.
• Develop, institute, and monitor internal controls across all programs to ensure conformance with applicable requirements and internal policies, and reduce the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Review project documentation and contractual agreements to ensure compliance with HUD requirements including, but not limited to Section 3, Fair Housing, Davis Bacon, Uniform and Relocation Assistance Act, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Develop, monitor, and review financial calculations and assist the programs in achieving applicable spend-down requirements by reporting on forecasts, projections, trends, revenue, and cost analysis.
• Monitor and prepare financial reports and drawdown requests for programs, grants, and project activities in federal, state, and local databases and systems.
• Track the effectiveness of programs and processes collaboratively with program leads by identifying, documenting, and communicating areas of opportunity.
• Provides guidance, training, and expertise on HUD, CDBG, ESG, and other programs to staff, subrecipients, vendors, and other eligible beneficiaries.
• Identify areas of concern regarding potential non-compliance matters, make informed recommendations to management staff and program leads on resolutions, and support corrective actions taken.

 Fiscal Management and Oversight

• Monitor budgets of respective programs and support the review and processes of drawdowns and reimbursement requests submitted within applicable federal, state, and local financial systems.
• Process and review requests for downpayment assistance, repair and rehabilitation assistance, and other financial loan-based assistance programs.
• Review and process loan payments and loan payoff activities; reconcile account balances and address any discrepancies in accordance with program policies and funding agreements.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
• As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field -AND- a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

• -OR- Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

• -OR- CPA license may substitute for one year of the required experience.

• -OR- Related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Two (2) years of federal grant experience, including those working with administering housing grant programs.

• Effective and concise communication skills – both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated commitment to direct service work with low-income communities.

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local grant requirements.

An Ability to...

• Think critically and creatively to solve problems.

• Interpret complex program regulations and other legal requirements.

• Educate and direct internal and external customers.

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion for decision-making.

• Work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, set goals, and meet established deadlines.

• Develop and prepare clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $71,302.40

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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