Program Compliance Specialist (Program Specialist)

Position:Program Compliance Specialist (Program Specialist)

Location: 101 broad St. Trenton, NJ 08608

• Knowledge, skills, education, and/or experience: Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• 3 years of related experience

• Experience conducting policy or regulatory research and analysis

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent time management skills

• Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement:

• Desired skills: * Prior experience with CDBG-DR funded projects

• Familiarity with housing development or infrastructure projects

• Job Duties The Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation (DRM) is seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funded programs.

The Program Specialist will work under the supervision of the Program Manager to coordinate various aspects of DRM's resilient programs. This role involves a deep understanding of program policies, federal and state regulations, requirements, procedures, and guidelines, as well as effective communication with applicants and stakeholders.

• Job responsibilities in Brief Major Responsibilities:

• Research, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations to ensure program compliance.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments to drive program progress.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to disseminate program updates and collect necessary information.

• Formulate and revise policies, standard operating procedures, and applicant-facing documents, including training materials and correspondence.

• Generate and update documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe PDF software.

• Audit financial statements and invoices to ensure alignment with program policy.

• Obtain and review project status reports for monitoring and accountability.

• Evaluate and score project proposals and applications according to established criteria.

• Work directly with applicants to collect and assess documentation for eligibility determinations.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $32.09 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32