Program Compliance Manager - Community Development

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs compliance monitoring activities for federally funded programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG, DR).
• Oversees subrecipient monitoring processes.
• Leads development of compliance policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Conducts risk assessments and implement monitoring strategies.
• Oversees preparation of compliance reports and responses to federal/state agencies.
• Serves as primary liaison with HUD, auditors, and oversight agencies.
• Develops and implements corrective action plans.
• Provides training and technical assistance to staff and subrecipients.
• Supports strategic planning and policy development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, grants management, or auditing, including supervisory or lead responsibility. A Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of federal grant regulations (2 CFR 200, HUD 24 CFR parts 570, 92, 576).
• Experience leading compliance frameworks, audits, and corrective action planning.
• Ability to supervise staff and oversee subrecipient monitoring programs. Proficiency in IDIS, Lawson, OnBase, or similar compliance reporting platforms. Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Experience with policy development, SOP implementation, and training initiatives.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $36.13 - $45.16 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.