Community Development Specialist II - Compliance

Community Development Specialist II - Compliance

Salary

$60,478.00 - $84,669.00 Annually

Location

New Port Richey & Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14017-0526

Department

Community Development

Division

Community Development

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$60,478.00 - $84,669.00

Pay Grade

P41 (Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II - COMPLIANCE

The Community Development Specialist II is responsible for ensuring that the Community Development Department is operating in compliance with federal, state and local housing and community development programs, including grant requirements, regulatory and County contractual agreements, and BCC and Department policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Tracks HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), State Housing Investment Partnership (SHIP) and other grant funding expenditures and program income ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Records encumbrances and reconciles expenditures to the client level, ensuring budget-set-asides, administrative caps, and CDBG timeliness requirements are met. Completes input of related information in tracking spreadsheets and prescribed databases to include HUD, IDIS, and DRGR. Contributes to completion of required annual reports to include the State Housing Initiative Partnership Annual Report and HUD Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report.

Oversees development and implementation of appropriate compliance policies and policy changes that support the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Local Housing Assistance Plan and department programs. Keeps current on any changes in regulations affecting applicable Housing and Community Development programs. Updates Compliance policies, procedures, and forms on shared drives. Ensures systems are in place to monitor site compliance with all regulatory agreements and requirements, including but not limited to HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), State Housing Investment Partnership (SHIP), and tax credit projects to also include affordability requirements. Researches regulations by reviewing bulletins and other sources of information. Collaborates with internal and external auditors as directed. Develops and monitors corrective action plans for noncompliance. Proactively audits processes, practices and documents to identify department/program weaknesses. Analyzes historical data and current trends to support accurate budget planning throughout the year. Develops and documents clear, concise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support consistent operational practices. Conducts monthly loan portfolio balancing and reconciliation; ensures accurate reporting of the loan portfolio. Stays up to date on federal and state reporting requirements and ensures that the department meets reporting deadlines. Coordinates compliance training for internal and external partners with other department staff members. Reconciles grant expenditures to the Countys Munis System. Tracks program income received and reserves the appropriate amount available for Program Administration and if directed, Public Services. Coordinates with Loan Servicing to ensure loan repayments are compliant to mortgage payback stipulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy including proficiency of Microsoft Programs.
• Ability to solve complex problems within strict programmatic guidelines.
• Ability to analyze data and trends.
• Exhibits a keen attention to detail.
• Displays professional integrity and ethics.
• Knowledge of federal and state community development funding programs (i.e. CDBG, HOME, NSP, ESG, SHIP).
• Possess excellent writing, computer, and database management skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment, and produce a high-quality work product with tight time constraints.
• Possess previous experience with grant programs, demonstrated by a proven track record in housing and community development, a comprehensive ability for research, and previous technical writing expertise.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Must be computer literate and know how to use MS Office. Must be able to sit for long periods.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field. Four (4) years of professional urban/regional planning, community development or governmental grant experience in providing service delivery to the public. Experience in federal or state grant monitoring and reporting requirements. Experience with grant programs.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license and be able to operate a vehicle.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of professional experience in urban/regional planning, community development or governmental grant experience in providing service delivery to the public?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you have experience in federal or state grant monitoring and reporting?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience working with grants?

• No
• Yes

07

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

10

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

11

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

13

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

14

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net