What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Compliance Specialist position at South Carolina Department of Commerce?
Job Responsibilities
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
The Federal Compliance Specialist will serve as the expert on CDBG and ARC program compliance areas including contracts, sub recipient agreements, method of procurement, and labor standards. Provides support and assistance to grantees and staff and recommends program implementation procedures in assigned specialized areas to ensure state compliance with federal requirements. Provides technical assistance regarding the development and implementation of Community Development Block Grant and Appalachian Regional Commission proposals and projects. Monitors grant activities for timely performance and compliance with State and Federal regulations.
A bachelor's degree and experience in business, personnel, grant-in-aid, or public administration.
Extensive knowledge of laws governing various state and federal agencies. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong ability to analyze complex data and situations accurately and formulate effective strategies with minimum supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The employee must be self-motivated, well organized, and detail oriented. Ability to effectively utilize information management systems. Knowledge and experience with federal and/or state procurement/contract requirements.
Have a valid South Carolina driver's license. In state travel required with occasional travel to out of state locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience in contract management, procurement, or grant administration, or a master's degree in a related field and one year of contract management, procurement, or grant experience.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
The Federal Compliance Specialist will serve as the expert on CDBG and ARC program compliance areas including contracts, sub recipient agreements, method of procurement, and labor standards. Provides support and assistance to grantees and staff and recommends program implementation procedures in assigned specialized areas to ensure state compliance with federal requirements. Provides technical assistance regarding the development and implementation of Community Development Block Grant and Appalachian Regional Commission proposals and projects. Monitors grant activities for timely performance and compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- CDBG/ARC specialist for procurement and contracting: Conducts reviews of all applicable CDBG and ARC contracts, change orders, and sub recipient agreements for compliance with program requirements for procurement and contracting. Supports grants staff on issues related to compliance of federal and state procurement regulations and procedures. Provides quality and timely guidance to grantees implementing CDBG and ARC projects.
- Subject matter expert and lead grants staff member for the following areas: Federal Procurement, Contract Management, Pre-Construction Conference Guidance, Federal Labor Standards, Davis Bacon, BABA and Section 3. Provides support to grant staff, grant administrators, engineers, consultants, and units of government on issues relating to compliance with the specialized areas listed above. To include review and editing of the State CDBG Program's Implementation Manual and materials for the annual Implementation Workshop in conjunction with CDBG Program Administrator, CDBG Contract Consultant, and Deputy Director.
- Technical Assistance and Training: Disseminate technical information in assigned specialty areas to staff, grantees, and other interested parties in the implementation of funded activities and compliance with federal regulations and state policies for the State's CDBG and ARC- Area Development Programs. Provide training and oversight on Federal Labor Standards and Davis Bacon for new CDBG grant manager.
- Reporting: Responsible for semiannual reports to HUD on compliance with contracts and Section 3. These reports involve collaboration with grant managers during the close out of individual projects and the CDBG Program Data Manager to ensure correct information is reported to HUD's IDIS system.
A bachelor's degree and experience in business, personnel, grant-in-aid, or public administration.
Extensive knowledge of laws governing various state and federal agencies. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong ability to analyze complex data and situations accurately and formulate effective strategies with minimum supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The employee must be self-motivated, well organized, and detail oriented. Ability to effectively utilize information management systems. Knowledge and experience with federal and/or state procurement/contract requirements.
Have a valid South Carolina driver's license. In state travel required with occasional travel to out of state locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience in contract management, procurement, or grant administration, or a master's degree in a related field and one year of contract management, procurement, or grant experience.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days of sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Pension and 401K Plans
- Deferred Compensation Programs
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Telecommute options of 1-2 days per week.
