Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Looking for Compliance Specialist at Carnegie, Pennsylvania Full Time

The Compliance Specialist will will perform a variety of professional duties and responsibilities involved in administering, coordinating, implementing, and ensuring the URA’s procedural and regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements associated with funding allocated to the URA. This position works with all departments to facilitate the compliance process, ensuring adherence to all MWBE & Compliance requirements. Reporting to the MWBE Compliance Associate, the Compliance Specialist will work closely with MWBE & Legal to ensure compliance with equitable development goals and labor compliance requirements.

Job Title: Compliance Specialist

Department: Legal

Reports to: MWBE Compliance Associate

Salary: $41,000-$61,000 (Based on experience, education, etc)

Full-time/Exempt

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide highly technical, specialized support to the MWBE Compliance Associate on all matters related to compliance.
• Conduct legal research and interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations to ensure URA compliance with grant requirements including but not limited to: CDBG, HOME, ARPA, RACP, HOF, PayGo.
• Manage and coordinate the examination, continuous monitoring, and auditing of URA activities funded by federal, state, and local sources based on key reporting dates.
• Establish and maintain records, both manually and by computer, and prepare accurate correspondence and reports on MWBE participation rates for URA projects & contracts.
• Conduct and document periodic site visits to assess project compliance with approved MWBE Plan Goals and other compliance requirements.
• Prepare and present various reports to debrief the URA Board & staff, and stakeholders on MWBE participation rates across the URA.
• Coordinate concerns received by the URA from MBE and WBE businesses and individuals with relevant URA staff; document said concerns and resolution efforts.
• Attend pre-bid construction, pre-construction, construction bid opening, and/or other compliance meetings to provide an overview of MWBE Participation Goals and Reporting, and other compliance requirements, as needed.
• Coordinate pre-examination readiness efforts, internal preparation meetings, and touch-point meetings with onsite regulatory teams and URA management.
• Manage and update a regulatory reporting master calendar to ensure on-time reporting across the Department.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing system for regulatory records and reports.
• Prepare for departmental meetings and provide general oversight of the on-time completion of departmental activities and tasks.
• Assist with performance review and measurement across all URA departments.
• Conduct a variety of investigations and analyze research data; develop a research analysis database; prepare reports; and evaluate organization effectiveness in meeting regulatory guidelines.
• Escalate regulatory issues with recommendations to management on a timely basis.
• Coordinate and prepare responses to regulatory reports and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provide on-site training and technical assistance to URA staff regarding compliant program development, programmatic reporting, and program regulations as they relate to the URA.
• Conduct compliance and performance monitoring of grant funded projects and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in data analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, NetSuite, Ion Wave Technology (IWT).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with URA staff, borrowers, developers/contractors, and other outside sources.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be a team-player and able to collaborate with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with URA programs and funding sources
• Understanding of general reporting and compliance functions and responsibilities

Competencies:

• Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Information Gathering
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Customer Orientation
• Managing Performance
• Takes Initiative
• Thoroughness
• Personal Credibility
• Oral Communication
• Written Communications
• Interpersonal Awareness

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs., standing, sitting, reaching, and stretching.

Disclaimers:

The URA is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, political, and/or union affiliation.

AN APPLICANT MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED, AND A CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENT, OR BECOME ONE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT AT THE URA.

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