Description This position guides quality assurance and quality/control by providing fraud, waste, and abuse prevention services related to the City of Columbia Community Development Department with priority of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR); ensures that support staff follows all procedures and protocols and collects all documentation required for grant management and with priority of recovery assistance from the 2015 Flood Disaster as the result of Hurricane Joaquin (PL114-113, PL115-31) and subsequent CDBG Mitigation Grant (CDBG-MIT) awarded August 30, 2019 (PL.115-123); and organizes all efforts regarding fraud detection. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. The work is considered sedentary and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: fingering, handling, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is relatively safe, secure and stable. Essential Job Functions * Performs comprehensive reviews of all eligible activities approved for the CDBG-DR program, Elevation, Minor Repair, CHAP, Small Rental Repair, Small Business Disaster Recovery, HMGP Match/Buyout and Multi-Family Affordable Housing files for quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), appeals, anti-fraud, waste and abuse (AFWA) and/or closeout processes; * Performs second level and in-depth reviews of applicant files, documentation and eligibility determinations to ensure compliance and consistency with program policies, procedures and federal requirements; * Performs duties following a comprehensive document management system, naming conventions, and protocols for handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for housing recovery case files; * Analyzes and evaluates contractor invoices for reasonable, necessary, allowable, and allocable cost allocations; * Enforces standards to ensure eligibility determinations are supported and case documentation meets all program compliance standards; * Researches cases in response to allegations of fraud, waste and/or abuse; * Analyzes and evaluates selected project applications, supporting documentation, and federal agency inspection reports for accuracy and compliance; * Documents and tracks anti-FWA activity, provide case updates on investigations, and coordinate with Internal Auditor and management on recommendations and further actions and/or resolutions; * Prepares summary and/or detailed reports on investigative findings for internal tracking and referral to Federal and State agencies as indicated; * Assists with overseeing continuous process improvement for the program; * Works with Community Development Monitoring Team and City Internal Auditor to provide quality assurance/quality control, and fraud, waste and abuse prevention; and * Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: * Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or closely related field; * Three (3) years of demonstrated prior experience; * Knowledge of FWA identification and investigatory procedures; * Experience working with federally funded programs; * Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), and is able to learn new software and database/management information systems (Quick Base, SharePoint, etc.); * Experience with United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, including Disaster Recovery (DR) preferred; * Experience working in municipal government, consulting firm, development organization, or public agency preferred; * Familiarity with federal disaster recovery programs preferred; * Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; * Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to handle multiple priorities; * Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates; * Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office, utilizing Outlook, word processing, presentation, database and spreadsheet software programs; * Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities; * Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants; * Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner; * Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving; * Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style; * Ability to perform high level of specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; * Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; and * Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine. The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/ 01 Do you have a valid Driver's License? * Yes * No 02 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? * High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) * Some college * Associate degree * Bachelor's degree * Master's degree * Professional degree * Doctorate degree 03 What is your major / area of study? 04 Do you have three (3) or more years of a relevant prior experience? * Yes * No 05 Do you have knowledge of fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) identification? * Yes * No 06 Do you have prior experience working with federally funded programs? * Yes * No Required Question Employer City of Columbia Address Columbia, South Carolina, 29217-0147 Phone 803-545-3010 Website https://www.columbiasc.gov