Compliance Specialist I

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides subject matter expertise on compliance and policy issues to the grants department by proactively evaluating, reviewing, and enhancing compliance standards and processes within the City of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and governmental requirements across various City programs. This entails coordinating HUD monitoring visits, responding to findings, and aiding in the development of reports like the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), while also maintaining accurate records of HUD notices and policy alerts. Additionally, the role oversees project monitoring, assists in policy development, and conducts property inspections to ensure adherence to standards. This position also conducts quality assurance inspections for concessions operations and facilitates ongoing compliance and training for City workforce housing properties. The objective is to ensure program compliance and provide recommendations based on assessments. Responsibilities also include conducting thorough analysis and impartial reviews of procurement projects and files to ensure compliance with the standard operating procedures and city procurement code. Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Legal Studies, or equivalent field required.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position.
• Extensive knowledge of legal compliance concepts, processes, and tools of profession.
• Knowledge of relationships with legal departments among related organizations and functions.
• Knowledge of basic Environmental Review Requirements.
• Well-developed administrative and technical skills within the legal department.
• Skills in organizing and presenting information, proposals, etc.
• Ability to resolve virtually all types of compliance issues.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to build effective relationships within the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Occupancy Specialist, Rent Calculation Specialist, NAHRO.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reports to senior management to address disciplinary and/or corrective actions, along with policy and process improvements.
• Provides specialized advice and training in the areas of procurement compliance and ethics, internal investigations, audits, records management, release of public records, data privacy, and policy/process development.
• Researches and interprets local, state, and federal law to determine the effect on procurement operations and service delivery.
• Assesses systemic compliance issues and assist in the design and development of corrective compliance policies and procedures.
• Directs and participates in special projects or performs other duties as requested.
• Ensures Open Record Act Requests are processed within the mandated time frame.
• Position plans own work and project schedules and sequences.
• Serves as part of the department's Center of Excellence team and cooperatively develops policy and procedural guidance for the entire department.
• Manages special projects as directed.
• Provides training to employees on various compliance issues.
• Participate in review of NOFA applications.
• Maintain Risk Tool Process, adherence to schedule, documentation completion and storage for CDBG, ESG and HOME programs in preparation for monitoring activities.
• Assist with selection process of contracts to be monitored during each cycle for accuracy and readiness.
• Monitor, conduct and assist in the tracking of technical assistance for the City of Atlanta’s CDBG, ESG, HOPWA, and HOME portfolio.
• Research and provide updates on HUD guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate changes to regulations, best practices, notices etc. in a timely manner to compliance management and all impacted parties.
• Assist with resolving identified compliance issues, identify issues and conducts research to find alternative solutions.
• Participate in research and evaluation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
• Analyze federal, state, and local legislative proposals for impact on assigned functions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and legislative proposals.
• Coordinate and collaborate with CoA departments to provide information and serve as a resource.
• Attend and participate in professional work sessions; stay abreast of new developments within assigned area of responsibility; maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review projects for applicability and level of Environmental Review required: Exempt, CENST, CEST, Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement.
• Review completed ERR with associated existing contracts and/or projects to determine applicability during the internal audit, risk analysis and/or monitoring processes.
• Active participation in the Interdisciplinary meetings.
• Assist in the collection of data to internal auditors and external auditors
• Ensure that all associated files are tracked and stored per established protocol, and maintain compliance management systems.
• Assist with maintenance of all compliance management systems.
• Perform Part 58 reviews for CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA projects.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and audits for retail locations.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate documentation of compliance violations and inspections.
• Assist in writing standard operational policies and procedures for compliance.
• Coordinate with other departments to provide information and resources.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level