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Sarasota County is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Compliance Coordinator to join our team! This professional and technical role will support our community and housing development programs, including CDBG, ESG, NSP, HOME, SHIP, and other local assistance-based initiatives. As part of our mission to strengthen community resilience and expand housing opportunities, the Compliance Coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager and staff on policy and compliance-related tasks. This includes supporting quality assurance and control activities, assisting with program monitoring, reviewing documentation, helping refine program policies and procedures, and maintaining accurate electronic records of program and loan documentation.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring program integrity and compliance by assisting with internal policy updates, preparing and routing documentation, and supporting fiscal and administrative functions. You’ll collaborate with both internal teams and external partners, ensuring smooth coordination across departments and effective communication with residents and community members. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and professional — someone who can balance administrative precision with community-focused service. Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills are highly valued for this role. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will be responsible for...

Policy and Compliance Support

+ Assist with developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining internal policies and procedures for programs and projects.

+ Prepare and route internal correspondence and documentation for program activities, including mortgage satisfaction for loan-based programs.

+ Support quality assurance and control efforts by reviewing reports and communications from homeowners and awardees to ensure compliance with program requirements.

+ Utilize county and external electronic systems to access information, generate reports, and track the progress of program activities.

+ Maintain accurate electronic records by scanning, uploading, and updating project documentation within the county’s system of record.

Stakeholder Communications

+ Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support program operations, service delivery, and ongoing monitoring of financial assistance programs.

+ Coordinate administrative and budget-related tasks with departmental fiscal staff to ensure effective program and project management.

+ Attend public meetings and workshops, providing clear and positive communication with residents and community members to support program outreach and engagement.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week.

+ Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( no weekends! )

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

+ Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with 3 years of job-related experience.

+ OR: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with 1 year of job-related experience.

+ OR: 5 years of job-related experience can be substituted for the degree, at management discretion.

+ HQS Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 45 days of employment ( we can help with this! )

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

+ Strong ability to interpret and apply project policies, procedures, and systems.

+ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

+ Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and presenting information clearly.

+ Proficient in analyzing financial data and preparing comprehensive reports.

+ Demonstrated professionalism and tact when addressing sensitive situations or issues.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $53,456.00 - $58,011.20

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

+ Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.