Grants Compliance Officer - Legal (1225)

Jefferson Parish; Gretna (LA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jefferson Parish Civil Service seeks a qualified professional to join the Office of Central Grants Administration as a grant compliance specialist. Under general supervision, you will oversee federal, state, and local grant programs, monitor expenditures, support audits, and ensure Uniform Guidance compliance.

The role requires driving a personal vehicle and a valid license; business travel reimbursed by mileage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience administering or monitoring federally funded grant programs, including grant compliance or regulatory compliance.
• CIA certification preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (IIA).
• CFE certification preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE).

Responsabilités

• Oversee advanced professional work involving financial and regulatory compliance oversight of grant programs.
• Monitor grant management activities and review expenditures.
• Support audit activities and conduct risk assessments.
• Monitor subrecipients and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and grantor requirements.
• Serve as the primary grant compliance resource for departments receiving grant funding.

Connaissances

Grant compliance

Regulatory compliance

Auditing support

Grant monitoring

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/related field

Description du poste

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform advanced professional work involving financial and/or regulatory compliance oversight of federal, state, and local grant programs. Responsible for monitoring grant management activities, reviewing expenditures, supporting audit activities, conducting risk assessments, monitoring subrecipients, and ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance and grantor requirements. The employee serves as the primary grant compliance resource for departments receiving grant funding and performs related duties as required. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

• Possession of at least an accredited bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Legal Studies, or a related field;
• PLUS, three (3) years of professional experience administering or monitoring federally funded grant programs, including grant compliance or regulatory compliance
• PREFFERED: Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor Certification (CIA) issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Possession of a Certified Fraud Examiner Credential (CFE) issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.

Kind of Examination

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO: 1225L-01

DATE: 10/09/26