GRANT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

Cook County

$79K — $87K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
  • Two years of experience in finance, compliance, or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Ability to analyze and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledgeable about compliance best practices and interpretation of regulations.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance management initiatives in partnership with Department leadership.
  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of grant compliance reports.
  • Disseminate compliance information to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Provide technical advice on grant compliance requirements as needed.
  • Serve as a liaison between the program and funders regarding compliance matters.
  • Identify compliance gaps and work across functions to develop corrective action plans.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options available.
  • Basic Term Life Insurance offered.
  • Enrollment into a Pension Plan.
  • Deferred Compensation Program participation is available.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave provided.
  • Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Flexible work environment with telecommuting and scheduling options.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Oversee and manage all aspects of compliance management and compliance-related initiatives in coordination with Department leadership. Coordinate the development and submittal of required grant compliance reporting. Ensure timely distribution of compliance information to key internal and external stakeholders. Provide advisement and technical assistance on grant compliance requirements. Serve as programmatic liaison to funders, as appropriate. Identify compliance issues or gaps and coordinate with other functional areas to develop and implement corrective measures as appropriate and ensure adherence to grant guidance policies.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and
  • Two (2) years of experience in finance, compliance, or directly related experience or
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

  • Ability to analyze and articulate, both verbally and through written documents.
  • Knowledge of compliance best practices and ability to research and interpret compliance requirements.
  • Ability to coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to convey complex compliance requirements, policies, and processes to internal/external parties with
    varying knowledge levels.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and
    external contacts in an assigned functional area.
  • Ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and
    external stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered :
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range: $79,113 - $87,358/ Yearly

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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The County's hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County's hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.

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