Internal Compliance Specialist

Role Scope

The City of Pharr is seeking an Internal Compliance Specialist to strengthen internal control and grant compliance across City operations. This role exists to help ensure grant-funded activities are properly supported, compliant, and audit-ready, protecting public resources and program outcomes.

Key responsibilities include planning and performing internal compliance reviews; assessing internal controls and risk; verifying allowability and documentation of grant expenditures; advising departments on federal and state requirements (including 2 CFR Part 200, HUD CDBG, and TxGMS); supporting procurement and financial management compliance; preparing monitoring and technical reports; and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.

Required qualifications/skills:
- Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance, HUD CDBG, TxGMS, and procurement standards
- Experience with compliance reviews, monitoring, and policy/procedure development
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret complex regulations, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

If you are ready to apply your compliance expertise in public service, submit your application for the Internal Compliance Specialist position.

Health & Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage are provided, along with Paid Time Off to support rest and planned time away.

A Typical Workday

In this onsite, full-time exempt role, your week is structured around a 40-hour schedule, with flexibility for evening meetings, public hearings, holidays, or weekends when needed. You may start by organizing documentation for a monitoring visit, then shift to reviewing grant files and reconciling support for transactions. Midday often includes coordinating with Finance and department staff to clarify regulatory interpretations and track follow-ups. You’ll also set aside time to research updates to federal or state guidance, document observations, and outline practical improvements that make compliance easier to sustain across programs.