Compliance Officer I

Job Title

Compliance Officer I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Administrative Services Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Position Information

We are seeking a compliance officer I who monitors and facilitates compliance program with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, and directives, as well as compliance with AgriLife rules and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Ethics and Compliance Lead Investigator to conduct complaint investigations regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Management Review Team: serves as a member of the team traveling to Research and Extension centers. Review UAS, fleet, inventory, and conducts physical security assessments.
• Monitors the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program, including ensuring applications and flight scheduled are complete and filed as required. Facilitates approval process by coordinating with SME's.
• Monitors the Programs for Minors/Minors in Labs compliance program and the tasks/responsibilities associated with the AgriLife and Coals
• CPM Liaison position. Duties include but are not limited to coordinating training, collaboration with University Youth Programs (UYP), review of program applications, and ensuring all documents for programs are on file prior to the start date and retained in accordance with TAMU rules and agency procedures.
• Monitors the Financial Conflict of Interest compliance program in management, reduction, and/or elimination of financial conflicts of interest in research and tasks generated through Huron.
• Assists in developing, establishing, and maintaining an effective and broad-based compliance program based upon ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develops a plan of action to bring any non-compliant areas into compliance.
• Responds to apparent violations of policies, procedures, or other regulatory standards by recommending and participating in investigative procedures.
• Assists with developing and accessing compliance programs. Interprets departmental policies, rules, regulations, and ensures they are followed.
• Assists AgriLife Administrative Services in the implementation and update of System and AgriLife polices, rules and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in administration, program management, risk and compliance, or a related field.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Will be trained annually by UYP regarding programs for minors regulations.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the fiscal year.
• Investigation and report writing experience (higher education, regulatory agency, compliance officer, law enforcement, or similar field).

Preferred Qualifications:

• TAMUS structure, Maestro, FAMIS, CircuiTree, AggieBuy, Concur, etc.
• Knowledge of Visual Compliance and Dimensions software platforms.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance

with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.