Administrative Specialist-File Compliance Specialist

Salary: $47,080.00 - $65,179.00 Annually
Location : Florida 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-00236
Department: County Manager
Division: Recovery and Resiliency (CDBG-DR)
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
Closing Date: 4/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Functions
This position will work in the Office of Recovery and Resiliency which is responsible for the administration of $328.9 million in CDBG-DR funding. Primary responsibilities for this position will be doing compliance auditing to review homeowner applications for completeness and appropriateness, as well as, environmental assessments, Section 3 and Davis-Bacon auditing and reporting for construction activities. This is a fast-paced work environment.
This position is grant funded and will conclude when the scope of the position is no longer necessary.
Illustrative Duties
(Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Analyzes data and makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Maintains, records, and preserves all official documents for compliance.
• Maintains a comprehensive records management system.
• Provides true and complete copies of all records requested.
• Prepares, coordinates and monitors assigned grants.
• Interprets operating policies.
• Reviews and answers correspondence.
• Coordinates and prepares annual and operational reports.
• Initiates projects and works independent of close supervision.
• Analyzes unit operating practices such as record keeping systems, overtime usage, forms control, personnel and budgetary requirements to create new systems or revise established procedures.
• Prepares reports including conclusions and recommendations for solutions of administrative problems.
• Represents division or activity head at meetings of civic organizations or County staff meetings.
• May be required to supervise subordinate staff.
• Performs special projects as directed.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to federal, state, county, and local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Services, or related field, and two (2) years administrative experience or equivalent experience. Experience with grant compliance, Davis-Bacon Act, Section 3, environmental assessments and/or other federal grant compliance is preferred.
A comparable amount of education, training and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
Note: Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of management.
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance, including Davis-Bacon Act, Section 3 Compliance, and HUD environmental standards.
• Familiarity with grant funded construction projects.
• Ability to analyze contracts, payroll records and project documentation to ensure program compliance.
• Knowledge of internal and office systems analysis.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of office and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of division policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare reports based on findings.
• Ability to properly maintain county records to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze operations and recommend procedures to improve performance.
• Ability to make sound management decisions based on available information.
• Ability to coordinate various activities within an agency to improve performance standards and operations.
• Ability to study systems and make recommendations to improve or revise current systems.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, social services, or related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the area of the degree-example- business administration. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
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Do you have two (2) years of administrative experience??

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current valid Florida Driver's License?

• YES
• NO

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If you answered no to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

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Do you have any experience with CDBG, Grant compliance, Davis-Bacon Act, or Section 3? IF so, how many years?
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Do you have any experience with environmental review? If so, how many years?
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Do you have any experience with Davis Bacon, Section 3 or other HUD employment monitoring? If so how many years?
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Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements? If so, please indicate in detail what the comparable education, training, or experience is. If you have no comparable experience, please indicate N/A.
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Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, etc...
• www.orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

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