PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST- QA/QC/FWA, Columbia

Salary:

$53,449.00 - $68,147.50 Annually Location :

Columbia, SC Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

202600110 Department:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Opening Date:

05/28/2026 Closing Date:

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade:

112

Description

The Program Compliance Specialist (QA/QC) for HUD grants ensures compliance with federal regulations (2 CFR 200, HUD Handbooks) by monitoring program activities, auditing files, and identifying risks to prevent fraud, waste, or abuse. The specialist conducts site visits, reviews documentation, provides technical assistance, and reports on performance metrics to ensure effective grant implementation and compliance. Individuals in this role are responsible for conducting weekly quality checks, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory guidelines, with a focus on ongoing quality improvement. This role also manages Environmental Review compliance for HUD-funded programs. The specialist performs internal compliance reviews, monitors subrecipients and contractors, ensures adherence to federal regulations, and prepares required environmental documentation in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This role supports program transparency, accountability, and the proper stewardship of federal funds. Additional duties include data entry, reporting, submissions, and environmental reviews.

The work is considered sedentary, involves walking or standing some of the time, and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is relatively safe, secure and stable. Essential Job Functions

Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all activities adhere to HUD rules, regulations, and program-specific guidelines; Auditing and Reviews: Conduct, document, and track regular audits of participant files, financial records, and project documentation; Performance Reporting: Compile, analyze, and submit required data and annual QA reports;Risk Management: Identify, document, and resolve compliance issues, fraud, waste, and abuse; Process Improvement: Develop and implement QC plans to enhance program efficiency and accuracy; Technical Assistance: Provide guidance to staff on program requirements and best practices; Complete Environmental Reviews for all HUD-funded projects;Attend and participate in a variety of meetings internally and externally; Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Performs duties following a comprehensive document management system, naming conventions, and protocols for handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for housing case files;Analyzes and evaluates contractor invoices for reasonable, necessary, allowable, and allocable cost allocations; Enforces standards to ensure eligibility determinations are supported and case documentation meets all program compliance standards; Researches cases in response to allegations of fraud, waste and/or abuse;Analyzes and evaluates selected project applications, supporting documentation, and federal agency inspection reports for accuracy and compliance; Documents and tracks anti-FWA activity, provide case updates on investigations, and coordinate with Internal Auditor and management on recommendations and further actions and/or resolutions;Prepares summary and/or detailed reports on investigative findings for internal tracking and referral to Federal and State agencies as indicated; Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, , environmental studies or closely related field; Three (3) years of experience in HUD programs, including compliance, monitoring, environmental reviews, quality assurance, quality control or internal audit procedures; Knowledge of federal environmental regulations and compliance monitoring strongly preferred;Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience working in municipal government, consulting firm, development organization, or public agency preferred; Deep understanding of 2 CFR 200 and applicable HUD regulations; Must have technical writing, presentation development, and research skills; Strong analytical, communication, reporting, and organizational abilities;Capable of developing requirements for tracking and assessing program metrics, compliance, and risks, and developing metrics to evaluate them; Ability to perform duties with limited supervision; Ability and willingness to learn; Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to handle multiple priorities.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates; Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office, utilizing Outlook, word processing, presentation, database and spreadsheet software programs;Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities; Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner; Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style;Ability to perform high level of specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure;Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; and Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: 01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, , environmental studies or closely related field?

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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in HUD programs, including compliance, monitoring, environmental reviews, quality assurance, quality control or internal audit procedures?

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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

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