VCBB Director of Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Overview

The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) was established to coordinate, facilitate, support, and accelerate the development and implementation of universal community broadband solutions. The Board is responsible for distributing millions of dollars in grant funding from the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Funds and Capital Projects Funds and the funds from the upcoming Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity programs. 

 

The Director of Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management is responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of an effective system of internal controls. This includes ongoing communication with the communication union districts and other grant recipients regarding grant compliance. The Director will lead desk and field reviews of fiscal monitoring practices of sub-recipients, provide internal and external training and technical assistance on grant compliance with state and federal regulations, and make recommendations for corrective actions when sub-recipients are not in compliance with regulations. The Director will also provide technical assistance regarding other broadband granting issues. The Director is also expected to be the point person on staff for the rules and requirements of the various sources of funding contributing to the build-out of broadband across the state.

Who May Apply

This position, VCBB Director of Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management (#49080), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 

If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact Robert Fish at robert.fish@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a remote work (home-based) environment involving considerable interaction with community-based organizations and other strategic partners. Requires instate travel when site visits are required. An incumbent can expect the pressure of frequent deadlines and end of fiscal year workload peaks. Incumbent is directly accountable for work quality and largely self prioritizes the work that needs to get done. It is not uncommon to receive a dozen inquires in a day, each presenting specific unique scenarios requiring decisive determinations of eligibility. Confidentiality and efficiency are imperative.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or public administration AND six (6) years’ experience fiscal grant monitoring, accounting, program approvals, risk management, fiscal compliance, or auditing.

OR

Eight (8) years’ experience in fiscal grant monitoring, governmental accounting, program approvals, risk management, fiscal compliance, or auditing.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business, or public administration.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or