Compliance Supervisor; Grant Supervisor

Summary

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to the community.

This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

Submit a completed Neo Gov Job Application and answers to the Supplemental Questions. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete. Cover letters and/or resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 24 months after the start date, subject to operational need. Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Position designated Non‑Mission Critical. Employees are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

DCHS uses a hybrid model with days in the office and telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will depend on business needs and may change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and be within a reasonable distance to the King County worksite to comply with workplace reporting requirements.

Greg Mallory, grmallory

• Assist the Compliance Officer in providing department-wide guidance in financial management of grants (federal, state & local) and contracts and assure proper internal controls based on GAAP, FASB, GASB, and federal Uniform Guidance.
• As a subject matter expert in Grants and Contract Management, assist in:
  • Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures around grant and contract management for the Compliance Team; ensure consistency by interpreting regulatory guidance and applicable policies and procedures.
  • Providing leadership and guidance in the day‑to‑day operation of grant management, including standards and regulations governing federal, state, and other grants.
  • Developing a work plan for sub‑recipient fiscal monitoring and supporting the site visit process.
• Providing guidance to programmatic and fiscal staff on complex and sensitive compliance issues.
• Supervise Compliance Specialists (classification: Grant Administrator). Provide coaching, mentoring, work assignment coordination, and performance improvement facilitation. Provide secondary review and approval of work product.
• Perform fiscal monitoring site visits and complete risk assessments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent business experience and education.
• Ten years of progressive responsibility in finance, audit, and grants management.
• Demonstrated experience in grant management related to compliance and reporting of government funding. Knowledge of grant management principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organizational skill to prioritize multiple work plans that may involve collaboration and facilitation with other staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative, and positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to establish systems and practices necessary to fulfill and maintain high financial management standards.
• Demonstrated keen analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills to manage through multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant regulations/guidelines and laws, including the Code of Federal…