Grants Compliance Specialist I Rapid Response Division

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About Us

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year bringing transparency to local state and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $60000 - $70000

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Competencies

• Skill in reviewing budgets expenditures and financial reports to ensure alignment with grant terms

• Ability to interpret grant agreements and identify allowable vs. unallowable costs

• Ability to detect discrepancies or misuse of funds through detailed ledger and invoice analysis

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

This position is located in our Charlotte Office.

OSAis the statesFiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste fraud and abuse.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefitsincluding:

• Work-Life Balance:

  • 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off

  • Generous paid time off each year

• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options

• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

• Enrollment in the states pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings

• An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government

• If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program visit learn more

Supplemental and Contact Information

• The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.

• In order to receive credit for work history and credential you must complete the online application completely. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

• You can attach resumes cover letters reference information as supplemental information but this will NOT be used in lieu of a completed state application.

• If you have earned a foreign degree an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes.

  • The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: checks will be performed on all top finalists.

  
  The Office of the State Auditor is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

  • It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of the State Auditor that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

  • Office of the State Auditor is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.

  • Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact:

  Office of the State Auditor (OSA)

  Division of Human Resources

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  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.

  A bachelors degree with 12 semester hours in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution

  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.

  Olivia Ann Gillespie

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