CDBG-DR Compliance & Grant Audit Specialist

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Maui is seeking a staff specialist to develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for monitoring compliance with federal regulations for the CDBG-DR program and other federal programs. The role conducts audits, identifies issues, and collaborates with program managers for corrective actions.

The position advises the Mayor and department heads, provides technical guidance, and may supervise lower level specialists, ensuring adherence to grant management requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business administration, or related field.
• Three years of professional, administrative, or analytical experience including applying for, monitoring, evaluating, auditing, and/or administering federal grants.
• Knowledge of grant management and auditing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for monitoring and evaluating compliance with federal regulations for the CDBG-DR program and other federal programs.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts internal and onsite audits to ensure accurate implementation, compliance, use of funds, and grant reporting.
• Communicates identified concerns and noncompliance issues to management and coordinates monthly meetings for review of compliance and corrective action matters.
• Performs follow-up audits and assists departments with resolving issues that arise.
• Summarizes findings and prepares audit summaries, compliance reviews, monitoring reports, risk assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Keeps abreast of changes to regulations affecting program requirements.

Skills

Auditing

Policy interpretation

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business administration, or related field

Job description

County of Maui is seeking a staff specialist to develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for monitoring compliance with federal regulations for the CDBG-DR program and other federal programs. The role conducts audits, identifies issues, and collaborates with program managers for corrective actions.

The position advises the Mayor and department heads, provides technical guidance, and may supervise lower level specialists, ensuring adherence to grant management requirements.