TDHCA - Compliance Analyst

Compliance, Compliance Monitoring Division

General Description:

Performs compliance analysis work involving examining, evaluating, and monitoring records, programs, policies, documents, and/or contracts to ensure conformity with laws, rules, and regulations. Performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) compliance analysis work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may rely on direction from others to solve problems that are not standard. Employees may also occasionally assist others in performing work of greater complexity.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

·         Performs initial Migrant Labor Housing Facility (MLHF) application reviews that are primarily small or medium in scale to determine completeness and identify potential discrepancies with record or other reported information as well as compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.

o    Enters data in licensing system.

o    Identifies inconsistency/issues with requirements, past licenses, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reported information etc.

o    Sends transmittal email with this information and links to the TWC documents to relevant staff.

·         Collects, files, and logs H2A paperwork shared by the TWC.

o    Uses this information to identify unlicensed facilities, informs TWC of these facilities and contacts and contacts the employer to file a TDHCA license application.

o    Responds to TWC emails with current license of the employer.

o    Logs licenses status of employers who have submitted H2A job orders.

• Prepares reports internal reports on number of licenses issues, applications received, Department inspections conducted etc.
• Develops reporting instruments to facilitate staff in recording internal metrics, such as those in the reporting mentioned above, average days to issue license.
• Produces any other analytics as requested or needed.
• Assists in processing MLHF applications as needed.
• Conducts follow ups with nonresponsive applicants with incomplete applications.
• Performs statistical sampling of data.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferred. One year of appropriate experience may be substituted for one year of college on a year for year basis.
• Experience interacting with agricultural employers preferred.
• Experience in research, compliance analysis or monitoring, statical analysis, and/or auditing work.
• Experience in developing reporting systems.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of the relevant federal and state rules and regulations; compliance monitoring; and statistical concepts, methods, and models.
• Skill in conducting data searches and evaluating large amounts of data, in customer service, in preparing concise and accurate reports, and in the use of a computer and applicable software, particularly Microsoft Office products including Excel.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to maintain effective working relationships; and to communicate effectively.
• Must have the ability to learn and be trained.
• Must be able to travel, at least 10 to 15 percent of the time, as needed.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas driver’s license.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently walk, stand and sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus for work with computers and peripheral vision and depth perception for driving.

Other:

Must be willing to work in a non-smoking environment and adhere to all applicable Department policies and procedures.  Must be willing to work overtime if necessary which may include nights and weekends.  Must attend work regularly and adhere to approved work schedule.

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CANDIDATE:
• • Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested of final applicants.  
• • Criminal background checks will be conducted before an offer of employment is extended.

We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen.

Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between the ages of 18-26, will be required to present proof of Selective Service System registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.

The U.S. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Failure to provide this information within the required timeframe will result in the offer being rescinded.

Thank you for considering employment at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs! The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Must be willing to work in a non-smoking environment and adhere to all applicable Department policies and procedures.  Must be willing to work overtime if necessary which may include nights and weekends.  Must attend work regularly and adhere to approved work schedule.