Compliance Auditor

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Travel across NYC boroughs

Job summary

The City of New York's SBS seeks a Community Coordinator to review MWBE/LBE/EBE certification documents, conduct audits, and determine eligibility. The role involves in-person and remote work with travel across the five boroughs as needed.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial and payroll records, communicating with clients, drafting notices, and maintaining secure files. A relevant degree and experience are required, with potential for remote work up to two days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• High school graduation or equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination with at least one year of the above experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze documents in MWBE/LBE/EBE certification applications for validity and completeness.
• Conduct site visits/desk audits by interviewing applicants and reviewing records.
• Make eligibility recommendations based on thorough analysis of documents submitted by applicants.
• Contact clients and SBS vendors to assist with certification processes.
• Draft certification denials and revocation letters for review.
• Maintain confidential data and update the client management system.
• Support inquiries via helpline and Certification email accounts.
• Handle archiving/records keeping tasks and maintain secure files.
• Provide excellent customer service and interactions with clients.
• Assist with special projects supporting certification partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Equivalent combination with >=1 year experience

Job description

• Job Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
• Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
• Compensation: USD 62,868 - USD 72,298

Job Description

Agency Description

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

Division Description

The Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (DEFO) is committed to encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of small businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, and ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process.

The goals of the division are to increase and retain the number of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE); increase the number of M/WBEs winning government contacts and increase overall M/WBE participation in private and public sector contracting.

Job Description:

• Review and analyze documents received as part of the MWBE, LBE and EBE certification application process (including, but not limited to, financial records, payroll and employee records, tax documents and contract files) to ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness;
• Conduct site visits/desk audits by interviewing certification applicants and reviewing business records to probe complexities relevant to eligibility determinations and evaluate factors or conditions relevant to business operations (e.g., workspaces, equipment, inventory, vehicles, and staffing);
• Make eligibility recommendations based on thorough analysis of business documentation submitted by applicants;
• Contact clients and SBS vendors via telephone and written correspondence to assist with the completion of the certification application process;
• Draft Certification denials and revocation letters for the Field Audit Supervisor’s review;
• Maintain confidential data securely and appropriately as well as routinely update client management system;
• Support inquiries via M/WBE certification helpline and the M/WBE Certification email accounts process all lead requests in the Certification System;
• Handle archiving/records keeping tasks; establish and maintain comprehensive, secure, and retrievable files; process partner agency addendums;
• Provide excellent customer service and interactions with clients;
• Assist with special projects such as supporting and maintaining our existing certification partners, as needed.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. However, the nature of the role requires a strong in-person presence, and responsibilities include travel around the 5 boroughs of NYC and on-site engagements as needed.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.