Health and Human Services Contract Compliance Supervisor

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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General Summary

Location: Pontiac, MI (Hybrid)
Compensation: $85,818 - $114,981

Are you a strategic leader with expertise in grants, contracts, and compliance who enjoys turning complex requirements into impactful community programs?

Oakland County is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Health & Human Services Contract Compliance Supervisor to oversee grant administration, contract compliance, and procurement activities across the Health & Human Services Department. In this leadership role, you'll help ensure critical programs are funded, compliant, and operating effectively while serving as a key resource to department leadership, staff, funding agencies, and the Board of Commissioners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys balancing strategy, financial oversight, compliance, and team leadership in a mission-driven environment.


What you'll do:
• Oversee Health & Human Services grants, including implementation, budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Supervise and direct the work of professional staff, including setting priorities, assigning work, and monitoring performance
• Review grant applications, agreements, amendments, and position changes to ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Research grant opportunities and provide technical assistance on federal, state, and private funding programs
• Monitor grant performance, reporting requirements, budgets, staffing allocations, and subrecipient relationships
• Oversee departmental procurement activities, contracts, purchasing compliance, and procurement card (P-Card) transactions
• Serve as a liaison between Health & Human Services, external agencies, and the Board of Commissioners
• Provide guidance and support to staff on grant management systems, including EGRAMS
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact funding opportunities and compliance requirements
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and analyses to improve departmental processes and program effectiveness


Why you'll love it:
• The opportunity to support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of Oakland County residents
• A leadership role with broad impact across grants, contracts, procurement, and compliance operations
• Meaningful collaboration with community organizations, government agencies, and County leadership
• The ability to influence funding strategies and support initiatives that strengthen public services
• Diverse responsibilities that combine financial management, policy interpretation, compliance, and strategic planning
• A stable public sector environment with competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and meaningful work


If you're passionate about grants management, compliance, and helping public programs succeed through strong leadership and stewardship, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field of study.
• Have at least three (3) years of full-time work experience in the development, administration or monitoring of grant programs, the preparation of grant applications, or financial or economic analysis.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Considerable knowledge of the organization and practice of County government administration.
• Considerable knowledge of budgetary management and accounting principles and procedures.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, administrators, government officials and the general public.
• Reasonable knowledge of federal, state and private aid programs and the procedures for securing such aid.
• Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Reasonable ability to prepare routine reports.
• Ability to compile statistics, decipher pertinent information and present oral and written financial or operations reports to administrators, and agency and government officials.
• Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employees of this classification must submit to immunizations as required by the Health Division and submit to a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray, at County expense, once a year.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Functions as a supervisor over professional level employees.
• Instructs, assigns, schedules, checks and appraises performance and recommends employees for increase or promotion.
• Effectively recommends hiring, disciplining and discharge.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the daily work responsibilities of professional level employees, including setting work priorities, scheduling work activities and delegating assignments.
• Oversees H&HS department grants including the implementation, budget and reporting requirements.
• Reviews grant applications, agreements and amendments, grant guidelines, and position changes.
• Disseminates information on appropriate federal and state grant programs to division administration.
• Serves in a liaison capacity between Oakland County and the affected agencies.
• Monitors the H&HS department procurement and contract compliance following established county guidelines.
• Researches grant applications and provides technical assistance to division administration in the preparation of federal, state and private grant/aid applications and in the administration of grant projects including budget, time-reporting, subrecipient relationships, cost sharing requirements and performance criteria.
• Ensures grant reporting compliance for all H&HS department grants. Works with H&HS Administration on grant reporting requirements, budgets, staffing levels, subrecipient relationships, and performance criteria.
• Provides technical expertise and assistance in the formulation of grant budget requests, including necessary documentation, investigation, and related impact studies relative to existing policies as they relate to the budget.
• Oversees the H&HS department purchasing contracts, P-card spending and reconciling to ensure charges are accurate.
• Maintains awareness of pending legislation and programs affecting grant funding and agency requirements.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance to H&HS staff on the EGRAMS system.
• Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a typical office environment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the supervisor.
 

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Union*

BU86 - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889: Health & Human Services Supv (UAW)

*If applicable

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Inclusion Statement

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.