Compliance Specialist (Grant Administrator)
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $111,260.45 - $141,028.99 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SC24283
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C22 : PROTEC17-Staff Finance(DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
DCHS has 3 Career Service Compliance Specialist positions and is looking for skilled, knowledgeable, highly-motivated, and enthusiastic team players to assist in managing the subrecipient monitoring activities for a portfolio of human service contracts with multiple complex funding sources.
The Compliance Specialists (Grant Administrators) assist in the daily subrecipient risk management and fiscal monitoring functions across the department. These positions play a role in preparing and reviewing financial and programmatic risk assessments, financial contract compliance, and other monitoring activities. The positions also provide support during internal and external audits of the Department.
WHO MAY APPLY: These positions are open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for the positions must submit a complete King County application online and respond to the supplemental questions. Please ensure that you respond to these supplemental questions fully and thoughtfully, as they will be evaluated alongside your application during the recruitment process.Interviews will be conducted around May 28 and 29, 2025.
WORK SCHEDULE: These positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. The positions are represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: Grant Administrators have been designated Non Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with these positions will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
RECRUITER:
Job Duties
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Desired Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Do you have two years of experience with fiscal administration of federal and state grants, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance guidance, such as 2 CFR 200?
04
Do you have two years of experience with organizational accounting and financial structures as related to federal and state grants?
05
Please describe your experience in accounting, finance, and grants administration. List the organization, name and dates.
06
Please describe your experience with subrecipient monitoring of contractors' compliance. Include organization name and dates.
07
Please describe your experience working on an external or internal audit. List organization, date and names.
08
Please rate your experience using Excel.
09
Please describe your Excel experience, giving examples of what type of spreadsheets you have used and/or developed and for what purposes were they used and who was the intended audience. Include the organization name(s) and dates.
10
Please rate your experience using Tableau.
11
Please rate your experience using Teams.
12
King County has transformed its work on equality and social justice from an initiative to an integrated effort that applies the principles of "fair and just" intentionally in all the county does in order to achieve equitable opportunities for all people and communities. What is the most important equity or social justice issue to you and why?
Required Question
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SC24283
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C22 : PROTEC17-Staff Finance(DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
DCHS has 3 Career Service Compliance Specialist positions and is looking for skilled, knowledgeable, highly-motivated, and enthusiastic team players to assist in managing the subrecipient monitoring activities for a portfolio of human service contracts with multiple complex funding sources.
The Compliance Specialists (Grant Administrators) assist in the daily subrecipient risk management and fiscal monitoring functions across the department. These positions play a role in preparing and reviewing financial and programmatic risk assessments, financial contract compliance, and other monitoring activities. The positions also provide support during internal and external audits of the Department.
WHO MAY APPLY: These positions are open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for the positions must submit a complete King County application online and respond to the supplemental questions. Please ensure that you respond to these supplemental questions fully and thoughtfully, as they will be evaluated alongside your application during the recruitment process.Interviews will be conducted around May 28 and 29, 2025.
WORK SCHEDULE: These positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. The positions are represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: Grant Administrators have been designated Non Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with these positions will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
RECRUITER:
Job Duties
- Perform research and analysis of risk of the Department's subrecipient agencies, which includes researching and analyzing a variety of financial records, reports, statements, etc... and using this information to complete risk assessments.
- Perform fiscal subrecipient monitoring on behalf of the Department to ensure fiscal compliance with grant/contract requirements, all applicable federal, state, and county regulations, and accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and County financial management standards.
- Prepare status reports of fiscal subrecipient monitoring and maintain and evaluate trends in agency compliance.
- Perform detailed review of other department financial and programmatic staff workpapers related to subrecipient monitoring. Draft results letters for subrecipient monitorings.
- Provide ongoing feedback and training to fiscal and programmatic staff related to subrecipient monitoring.
- Provide technical assistance to subrecipient agencies on financial related matters.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Two years of experience with fiscal administration of federal and state grants, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance guidance, such as 2 CFR 200.
- Two years of experience with organizational accounting and financial structures as related to federal and state grants.
- Skill in the application of accounting principles and practices, including the application of governmental accounting and audit techniques.
- Ability to acquire and incorporate knowledge of specialized administrative and fiscal procedures and subject matter through review of contracts, financial statements, administrative or system reports.
- Experience analyzing fiscal agency operations and developing sound recommendations as to their solution; and maintain meticulous records.
- Experience in managing multiple projects of varying complexity and scale.
- Proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work (Excel, Teams, Tableau).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, and/or any equivalent combination of business experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
- Experience performing subrecipient monitoring.
- Experience with audit processes.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Do you have two years of experience with fiscal administration of federal and state grants, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance guidance, such as 2 CFR 200?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have two years of experience with organizational accounting and financial structures as related to federal and state grants?
- Yes
- No
05
Please describe your experience in accounting, finance, and grants administration. List the organization, name and dates.
06
Please describe your experience with subrecipient monitoring of contractors' compliance. Include organization name and dates.
07
Please describe your experience working on an external or internal audit. List organization, date and names.
08
Please rate your experience using Excel.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
09
Please describe your Excel experience, giving examples of what type of spreadsheets you have used and/or developed and for what purposes were they used and who was the intended audience. Include the organization name(s) and dates.
10
Please rate your experience using Tableau.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
11
Please rate your experience using Teams.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
12
King County has transformed its work on equality and social justice from an initiative to an integrated effort that applies the principles of "fair and just" intentionally in all the county does in order to achieve equitable opportunities for all people and communities. What is the most important equity or social justice issue to you and why?
Required Question