Compliance Officer – 106 Specialist

Agency Summary  

The purpose and mission of the Department of Metropolitan Development works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development. The DMD agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, and beautiful city where people and businesses thrive in an inclusive, world-class community. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.  

Job Summary

This position is responsible for working with grant teams and management to ensure compliance requirements associated with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Treasury programs are met. Programs include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Continuum of Care (CoC), COVID Relief funds (CDBG CV I&III, ESG CV I&II, HOPWA CV), HOME American Rescue Funds and Treasury American Rescue Funds.

The position works in collaboration with other DMD employees, developers, and non-profit organizations to ensure compliance requirements such as Environmental Release of Funds, Environmental Reviews, Davis-Bacon Act, Section 3, construction requirements, monitoring of partner organizations and financial compliance with federal draw requests are met and appropriate documentation is maintained.   These requirements are related to programs that assist low/moderate income households, promote economic development, develop affordable housing opportunities, provide housing and services to Indianapolis’ homeless population, and contribute to Indianapolis neighborhood revitalization and community development. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the Section 106 portion of the environmental review processes for federally funded projects in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) and 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 800.
• Implements code of federal regulations regarding environmental reviews/assessments, public notice, and other grant funded projects. 
• Ensures compliance with Davis-Bacon Act and uses appropriate reporting software, currently using LCP Tracker. 
• Ensures compliance with Section 3 regulations for the City and partner organizations.
• Performs monitoring along with grant teams to ensure all compliance with federal and local requirements and regulations.
• Provides input on City policies and procedures related to areas of compliance responsibilities.
• Participates in training sessions/webinars for partner organizations who receive grant awards from the City of Indianapolis.
• Reviews all projects/agreements receiving federal funds for compliance requirements.
• Completes all paperwork necessary to document environmental findings.
• Prepares compliance reports for managers review prior to submission.  
• Assists with property inspections and on-site reviews.
• Communicates with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, citizens and City agencies when necessary. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least two (2) years of work experience in historic preservation.   An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards, Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act and regulations to implement Section 106, or the ability to learn quickly is a must for this position.  Must be able to pay attention to detail. Excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills are crucial. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously is required.  Must be able to attend meetings or perform work outside of the office. Computer literacy is required. 

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Master’s degree in Historic preservation or related field in addition to the requirements listed above.