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Grants Compliance Specialist - ARPA-Project Designated Full Time - 164982

Salary

$64,229.13 - $68,082.88 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Project-Designated Full-time

Job Number

07186

Department

County Manager

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/13/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Adams County is seeking a positive, organized Grant Compliance Specialist to provide project oversight and compliance monitoring of subrecipients funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury, primarily the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as well as other state, local, and federal grant programs. In addition, this position will support Adams County departments in managing their recipients and subrecipients by providing guidance, training, and technical assistance.

This is a temporary, term-limited position expected to last up to 15 months, ending no later than December 31, 2026. The selected candidate must be willing to work 40 hours a week.

The role is housed in the Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities (SPARC) Office within the County Manager’s Office. SPARC focuses on long-term resilience and community advocacy by serving as a bridge between Adams County and community partners. Our goals are to offer better community support through the equitable distribution of grants and other resources, to build a portfolio of deep relationships and community partners, and to engage in neighborhoods more closely. We collaborate with partners to develop processes that support their needs, foster ongoing engagement with programming and organizations in the community, and remain a reliable place where anyone can turn when challenges arise and resources are needed.

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Deliver exceptional customer service by assisting recipients, subrecipients, the community, and partners with courtesy, respect, and fairness.

+ Use technology and data systems effectively by navigating grant management platforms, databases, and Microsoft Office programs to track awards, manage documentation, and generate accurate reports.

+ Provide guidance and technical assistance to recipients and subrecipients on programmatic and financial compliance requirements through one-on-one support, group trainings, and webinars.

+ Conduct subrecipient monitoring and risk assessments to ensure awards are used for authorized purposes, in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and award requirements.

+ Conduct monitoring activities with accountability by documenting findings, supporting corrective actions, and escalating issues to leadership when necessary.

+ Review and track multiple recipients and subrecipient awards by maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring deadlines, and evaluating reporting information for completeness and compliance.

+ Proactively and independently identify, address, and resolve compliance issues or irregularities, including missing documentation or inconsistent reporting, by carrying out appropriate corrective actions.

+ Safeguard sensitive and confidential information while handling compliance reviews, financial records, and subrecipient communications.

+ Communicate the purpose, requirements, and opportunities of open grant applications to the public and prospective applicants and provide technical assistance in the grant management system to support successful application submission.

+ Conduct initial eligibility reviews of applications to verify alignment with program criteria and funding requirements.

+ Serve as a primary point of contact for the public, program stakeholders, and external partners on matters related to Treasury- and County-funded programs.

+ Assist Adams County departments with subrecipient management by offering guidance and technical support on compliance, monitoring, reporting, the grant management system, and other grant management responsibilities.

+ Take corrective actions and provide recommendations to leadership on compliance issues, programmatic concerns, or risks requiring decision-making or escalation.

+ Prepare reports, presentations, formal correspondence, and briefing materials for leadership, grant funders, and other stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.

+ Support legal and regulatory processes by preparing documentation, evidence, and testimony in administrative or court proceedings when required.

Qualifications for Success

+ Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms to ensure understanding with departments, subrecipients, and stakeholders, ensuring clarity in compliance requirements, reporting expectations, and grant opportunities.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant compliance, including 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, the ARPA Final Rule, and related regulations, with the ability to apply this knowledge when evaluating information, monitoring activities, and resolving issues.

+ Ability to communicate and translate complex compliance requirements to departments, recipients, and subrecipients with limited grant knowledge, providing clear guidance and training.

+ Balance multiple priorities by managing competing deadlines, monitoring activities, and new projects.

+ Respond to inquiries and complaints professionally by directing them appropriately and maintaining a solutions-focused approach.

+ Use technology and data systems proficiently, including Microsoft Office programs, databases, and grant management platforms. Preferred:

+ Smartsheet & Euna Solutions (formerly eCivis)

+ Create, evaluate, and recommend updates to systems and processes to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support continuous program improvement.

+ Work collaboratively as a team member and independently to complete tasks, support departments, and achieve program and organizational goals.

+ Demonstrate professionalism by addressing conflicts constructively, safeguarding confidential information, and maintaining integrity in compliance work.

+ Demonstrate continuous growth and improvement by receiving feedback with openness, adaptability, and accountability.

+ Foster positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, departments, subrecipients, applicants, and the community to support successful grant outcomes.

More Qualifications for Success

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

+ Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in grant compliance, either as a recipient managing grant awards or in a grant compliance and monitoring role.

+ Experience working as a subrecipient of federal, state, or local funds, or in administering such funds on behalf of an organization.

+ Prior experience conducting grant compliance activities is preferred. This includes monitoring, reporting, and ensuring adherence to programmatic and financial requirements.

+ Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in other professional capacities that involve administering projects, financial management, auditing, interpreting and applying regulations, or working with diverse stakeholders in a government, nonprofit, or community-based setting.

+ Working experience with the public is preferred.

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

License and/or certification: None

Background Check: Must pass criminal background check.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Do you possess at least two years of related professional work experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please select your highest level of education:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate Degree

+ Not Applicable

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What amount of experience do you have working with grants or grant program(s)?

+ 6 months or less.

+ 7-12 months

+ More than 1 year, less than 2 years

+ More than 2 years

+ None of the above

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Do you possess any subrecipient grant monitoring experience? If so, please provide a detailed explanation. If you do not possess any, please enter N/A.

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Please describe your professional experience working with the public. If you do not possess any please enter N/A.

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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