Compliance Specialist
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This is a full-time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator .
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.
About the Compliance Specialist position:
The Compliance Specialist position will assist in tracking all of the Hazard Mitigations Sections accounts for the state of North Carolina and reports to management. The selected candidate is responsible to safeguard the Federal and State financial resources provided to institutions (local communities public governmental agencies contractors and homeowners) participating in the Hazard Mitigation Program. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of required reports to ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements.
This position assists in managing awards of State Acquisition Relocation Funds (SARF) totaling $28.2 million which will help cities towns and counties complete acquisitions of repetitively flooded properties and help residents move out of floodplains into more resilient housing. This position works with the reimbursement process for the Hazard Mitigation Program completes compliance status reports for stakeholders defines and creates new compliance processes to close any gaps in compliance and also evaluates efficiency of existing controls.
The Compliance Specialist ensures that proper systems are in place to efficiently and effectively operate federal grant programs monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations upon the release and continued use of federal funds assist with audits including approving claims for payment validating claims assisting with reconciling the program applications and payment system with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). This position will also assist in managing and tracking funds from multiple accounts; assist in managing financial expenditures including payments to counties and reimbursement requests review of financial closeout work by the Closeout team and verifies financial data accuracy for all projects submitted to FEMA for closeout.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 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the State.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference
education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants 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 substitution for a complete application.
Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
* Working knowledge of financial procedures as it pertains to government.
* Working knowledge of rules and/or regulations in federal grant administration.
* Problem-solving skills to interpret account compliance and report finds to management.
* Experience preparing written findings and presenting recommendations to management.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 details. A Bachelors degree in accounting finance or business administration public administration or a related discipline from an accredited institution and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact 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 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: Experience
Applicants seeking Veterans 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:
o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were 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.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Elizabeth Gray at .
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