Compliance Specialist, Government

** Agency
* * Dept of Commerce
** Division
* * Rural , Economic Development
** Job Classification Title
** Community Planner II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC14

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.
** Description of Work
**** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.
** Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission.  Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or updated.  Applicants may not reapply to this vacancy to submit additional information or documentation, regardless of withdrawal status.
******* Recruitment range is $52,592 - $72,416
**** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.  This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement based on the business need.
**** This is an anticipated vacancy
****** Description of Work:
** The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section within the Rural Economic Development Division (REDD) administers federal and state-funded programs designed to support economic development, neighborhood revitalization, housing recovery, and infrastructure improvements across North Carolina. The unit ensures compliance with HUD regulations, environmental standards, and cross-cutting federal requirements while providing technical assistance and oversight to local governments and subrecipients.
* Review and process complex environmental review records and Requests for Release of Funds to ensure compliance with NEPA and HUD regulations for CDBG and related programs.
* Provide technical assistance, monitoring, and consultation to grantees and subrecipients on federal and state requirements, including Fair Housing, Section 3, labor standards, and procurement policies.
* Coordinate interagency reporting, support statewide planning documents, and conduct site monitoring and training to maintain program integrity.
* Lead compliance data collection, track project progress, and exercise authority to approve or deny environmental reviews and regulatory plans.
** About the Rural Economic Development Division:
** The Rural Economic Development Division heads up a growing number of grant programs, and provide planning services, analysis and identification of resources needed to strengthen rural economic and community development projects.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

/ Management Preferences:
**** To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.  Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).
** Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:
* Experience applying and interpreting regulations such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program requirements, Fair Housing Act, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Civil Rights compliance.
* Experience conducting environmental reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and processing Requests for Release of Funds (RROFs) for federally funded programs.
* Experience reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring accuracy of compliance-related reports such as Annual Performance Reports, Semi-Annual Labor Standards Reports,…