Compliance & Planning Administrator

Salary: $74,197.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
Location : One City Plaza, 421 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Community and Economic Develop
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $74,197.00 - $94,598.00

Job Description
The City of Raleigh is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Compliance & Planning Administrator to join the Compliance & Planning team in the Housing and Community Development Department. This position administers local and federally funded housing and community development programs, with a focus on federal grant compliance, HOME program monitoring, and the City's Community Enhancement Grant (CEG) program. The Administrator plays a key role in ensuring that public resources are administered responsibly, regulatory requirements are met, and funded programs effectively serve Raleigh residents. This position offers the opportunity to apply independent judgment, solve complex problems, and collaborate with City staff and community partners to strengthen affordable housing and community development initiatives.

About You:
You are an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can independently manage complex grant administration and compliance responsibilities. You exercise sound judgment, take initiative to research and resolve unfamiliar issues, and know when to elevate matters requiring management direction. You are comfortable balancing competing deadlines, reviewing detailed programmatic and financial records, and developing practical solutions when established procedures do not fully address a situation.

Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts programmatic and compliance monitoring of federally-funded activities and subrecipients, including reviewing records, assessing performance, documenting findings, and following up on corrective actions
• Administers and supports HOME program compliance and monitoring activities, including reviews of project and program documentation and coordination with internal staff and funded partners
• Administers the City's Community Enhancement Grant (CEG) program and other grant processes, including competitive funding processes, application evaluation, award administration, contracting, reporting, and subrecipient oversight
• Analyzes program and financial information, evaluates outcomes and prepares compliance documentation, reports, and recommendations supporting HUD requirements and City planning activities
• Maintains grant management systems, records, and workflows, and develops procedures and tracking tools to improve compliance, consistency, and program operations
• Collaborates with community partners and City staff to address compliance concerns, coordinate grant administration and monitoring activities, maintain policies and procedures, and strengthen program performance
• Performs other duties as required

Typical Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, City Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate, or related field; 3 to 5 years' experience in program management, grant management, supervisory, or a related field;

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience administering or monitoring federally funded housing, community development, or related grant programs, particularly HUD-funded programs such as HOME or CDBG
• Experience interpreting federal grant compliance requirements, conducting subrecipient monitoring, documenting findings, and coordinating corrective actions
• Experience developing or administering grant agreements, contracts, scopes of work, or competitive funding processes
• Familiarity with grant management systems, such as Neighborly, is a plus

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• HUD-funded programs and principles of public and business administration
• Interpreting and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures using sound judgment
• Analyzing program and financial information, evaluate documentation, and support compliance conclusions
• Preparing written findings, reports, and recommendations supported by facts
• Strong verbal and written communication, stakeholder coordination, and project management skills
• Standard office, spreadsheet, database, and reporting applications

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in a vehicle.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in program management, grant management, supervisory, or a related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

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Do you have experience with HUD-funded programs such as HOME or CDBG?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with grant management systems?

• Yes
• No

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Briefly describe your experience with HUD-funded programs and grant management systems. If you have no such experience, submit the answer: "N/A".
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
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