Compliance OfficerPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4475282) ApplyCompliance OfficerSalary $56,028.00 - $70,032.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberFAA01783-04/18/24DepartmentDepartment of Public Health & EnvironmentDivisionAdministration DivisionOpening Date04/18/2024Closing Date5/2/2024 5:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Addressn/aFLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis position is only open to Colorado state residents. This is a hybrid position. Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and Excel required. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet flexibleretirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481)
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
A variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launchDescription of JobThe Work Unit:The Contract Monitoring Unit (CMU) aims to establish financial monitoring and compliance activities and use resources needed to effectively monitor subrecipients funded by the budgets/grants/spending authority the Administration Fiscal Services Unit (AFSU) oversees. The CMU manages, coordinates, and provides fiscal compliance support by conducting comprehensive fiscal reviews at agency sites, performing desk reviews, gathering and analyzing source documentation, creating reports, and providing fiscal technical assistance to staff and subrecipients. This unit ensures compliance in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state fiscal rules, notice of award allowability, and contract provisions.What You'll Be Doing:This position ensures financial monitoring and compliance for the subrecipient contracts and purchase orders managed by AFSU to safeguard the integrity and soundness of the financial systems in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements; provide for and meet the statutory, state fiscal rules and regulatory requirements of Office of Management Budget (OMB). This position conducts site visits, desk reviews, source documentation reviews, and other duties to assess financial risk and compliance, evaluate internal controls, and provide management with findings, and recommendations for strengthening operations, by performing interaction related to questioned costs, allowability, and other necessary technical guidance. This position gathers, analyzes, and reports information to middle and senior staff on specific and systematic topics (e.g. reporting, monitoring techniques, allowability of costs, and risk assessments). This position possesses knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) also known as the Uniform Guidance; Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, State Fiscal and Procurement Rules; grant awarding; contracting; the request for application (RFA) process; identifying program guidance, and looking up statutory references.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:Option 1: ExperienceSix (6) yearsof full time professional experience in budget analysis and implementation or financial auditing and monitoring. Demonstrated working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and Excel is required. (Substitution)Option 2: Combination of Experience and EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business or public administration, economics, statistics, or a closely-related field.AND Two (2)years of full time professional experience in budget analysis and implementation or financial auditing and monitoring. Demonstrated working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and Excel is required. (Minimum qualifications) A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business or public administration, economics, statistics, or a closely-related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. ( Substitution)This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Demonstrated knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance
Demonstrated experience assessing internal controls and making recommendations for improvement
Reviewing and documenting processes, making recommendations for process improvement in line with policies and internal controls
Demonstrated experience in regulatory and grant compliance of state, private or federal grants programs
Demonstrated experience in reviewing documentation to ensure expenditures are in compliance with contract terms
Demonstrated experience writing reports
Supplemental InformationA complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
A Resume
A copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) if using education to qualify.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.ADAAA Accommodations:The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 This position requires working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and Excel do you have this experience?
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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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This posting requires a resume at the time of application - have you attached your resume? Applications without a resume will be considered incomplete and not moved forward in the recruitment process. Resumes will not be accepted after closing.
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Are you able and willing to travel independently up to 25% of the time? Travel is throughout the state.
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Please describe your financial auditing/monitoring experience? Include what type of industry and the types audits/monitoring performed, the number of years of audit/monitoring experience, and any challenges that occurred during the course of the audits/monitoring and how the challenges were addressed. Please also include your experience writing audit/monitoring reports and preparing audit/monitoring work papers. (2-3 paragraphs)
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