Federal Compliance and Reporting Specialist

Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

General Description:

DCA is seeking a Federal Compliance and Reporting Specialist for its Community Finance team. This position is responsible for major elements of compliance and reporting, such as: preparing the CDBG portion of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Assessment of Fair Housing and CAPER (collectively referred to as the Consolidated Planning Process), reviewing requests for release of funds, preparing recurring financial reporting, reviewing local government’s annual audits, and processing requests related to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts compliance.

DCA is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia’s families and businesses. We offer a fast paced, challenging and dynamic work environment that requires innovative thinking, pride in quality work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. DCA gives its employees the opportunity to do more than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia’s families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

*This position is a Section 3 Covered Position under the HUD Act of 1968, and Section 3 residents are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal or state community or economic development programs
• Knowledge of grant and loan servicing, and federal or state community or economic development financing programs
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Skill in understanding and interpreting written material and expressing ideas convincingly and succinctly
• Skill in decision-making and self-direction
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to examine audited financial statements for compliance with the reporting requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F and Georgia’s Local Government Audit Act
• Ability to apply knowledge of the requirements, regulations, and policies in the field
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Community Development or a directly related field AND One year of experience in community and/or economic development

OR

Bachelor’s degree AND Two years of experience in community and/or economic development

At the discretion of DCA, education may be substituted for experience, and experience may be substituted for education. 

Position Requirements:

Job candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check, educational degree check, and reference checks prior to the extension of a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the agency specific minimum qualifications possess at least one of the following:

• Experience evaluating and scoring CDBG/federal grant applications
• Experience with cross-cutting federal requirements, such as: National Environmental Policy Act and Davis-Bacon & Related Acts
• Experience creating and delivering technical presentations associated with federal compliance matters for grant applications and/or grant awards 
• Substantive experience in community development projects
• Experience reporting on compliance activities, potential compliance problems, with recommended solutions
• Experience with database entry into systems such as IDIS 

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position.  This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.  Local periodic travel may be required. 

Physical / Sensory requirements:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000