1,457 Certification jobs in the United States

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.

Summary:

The Certification Specialist shall provide Internal Review and Program Analysis services for National Guard Bureau's (NGB) Certification Program to the Family Programs Branch. NGB Certification Program is an OSD requirement that focuses on quality control management of Family Program services and delivery within the 54 states and territories designed to review the delivery of services to Service members, family members, and veterans (when eligible) to ensure a basic level of continuity among all State Family Program offices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide support to the NGB Certification Program through coordination with NGB, G1, A1, SFPDs, AFRPM, and other certification POCs.
• Coordinate with states virtual upload of required documents for standards.
• Review and report state's certification status at monthly meetings and as requested by leadership.
• Provide administrative support and author reports, briefings, information papers, and other documents as required.
• Support on site certification visit in an administrative and logistical support role.
• Attend and assist with all onsite certification visits, if determined required by the government.
• At site visit, act as the primary lead for administrative actions, such as cataloging daily reports from the onsite inspection team, coordinating any logistical needs of the team, tracking progress of team, and providing a daily recap of accomplishments of the team and developing out briefs.
• Maintain OSD's Family Program Certification Management Tool with up to date information.
• Provide training to states on using OSD's Family Program Certification Management Tool.
• Submit After Action Reviews (AAR) after every onsite visit Author a Site Visit Report based on data collected from the onsite visit and input by the inspection team and a final State Certification Report Complete all required training for both Contract Company and the Government.
• Submit monthly status reports.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Must have experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and with using Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) year's experience in related field.
• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the military, family programs, other military Service member support programs.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Company:  Kansas Grain Inspection Service, Inc. 
Job Title: Certification Specialist
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time
Reporting Relationship:  Service Point Manager
Location:  Kansas City, KS
 
Primary Accountability:
The Certification Specialist is responsible for reviewing and providing grain certifications.   
 
Major Duties:

• Collaborates with Inspectors and Samplers to provide accurate grain certifications.
li>Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations, responding promptly to customer needs, and addressing and resolving questions, complaints, and concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean facilities, and complies with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities which require regulation compliance.
• Complies with KGIS’ policies and procedures, completes standard reporting and meets quality standards to ensure consistency in execution and operations.
< i>Maintains and promotes safety awareness, and follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Attends meetings and trainings, and performs additional duties as assigned by the Service Point Manager.

li>A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 months of experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to Obtain USDA/FGIS license to perform Technician functions (moisture, test weight, dockage and foreign materials).
• Ability to work long hours on a seasonal and unscheduled basis.
• Ability to communicate with people outside of the organization, representing KGIS to customers, the public, government, and other external stakeholders. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information and respond to questions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation and labeling.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of KGIS.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Moderate noise level.
• This position is regularly exposed to grain dust including wheat, corn, milo and soybeans. 

Certification Specialist

Philadelphia, PA (

Job Type

Full-time

Description

CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Community Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Position is eligible for overtime.

The Certification Specialist will receive general supervision, direction and guidance from the Community Manager.

CRM Residential requires a background and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Certification Specialist will be required to travel to all necessary training sessions. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent education required.

• Experience: Previous certification experience. Experience level may vary due to the special needs of the property.

• Skills: The position requires the ability to deal well with people and get them to feel comfortable quickly. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).

• Must be fluent in Spanish.

Attendance: Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that the individual be able to work their scheduled hours plus any other hours necessary to complete the job.

In addition, the position requires the following:

• Professional image

• Be able to multi-task

• Excellent communication skills and upbeat attitude

• Strong customer service orientation

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Strong administrative ability

The Certification Specialist will comply with established policies and authorized approval. Certification Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Resident selection and orientation. In accordance with the Resident Selection Plan.

2. The assistance of leasing of vacant apartments in an expeditious manner per company policy striving for 100% occupancy.

3. The timely recertification and interim recertifications of residents in accordance with HUD regulation and Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

4. Maintaining the waiting list book and keeping it up to date in the computer following

HUD regulations.

1. Assist with the development of goals and objectives for the property.

2. Resident Files

• Maintain resident files according to policy outlined in CRM’s Occupancy Manual

• Assist Property Manager in preparation of various file reviews such as:

• Management Review

• Mortgagee Inspection

1. Accept daily resident requests and write up corrective work orders as directed by the

Maintenance Plus program.

1. Daily management of office duties

• Open office at prescribed time

• Immediately handles daily work orders that come in

• Take applications for prospective residents

• Compute applications for eligibility, with supporting documents

• Send out billing notices

• Greet in-coming guests, respond to mail and handle all incoming telephone calls

1. Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Have strong time-management skills

• Strong communication skills

• Maintain a professional demeanor

• Attend required training

1. In absence of the Community Manager, enforcement of the lease and the rules and

regulations.

1. Attend training courses as required by CRM Residential.

2. Completion of all required reports as directed by various departments of CRM Residential.

3. Required to observe all federal and local Fair Housing Laws

4. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Job Descriptions are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job; they are not intended to reflect all duties performed by those assigned to this classification.All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Requirements

HUD Background required

Salary Description

$25.00

• Review certification applications and accompanying documentation to verify completeness and accuracy
• Conduct thorough assessments to determine if applicants meet the established certification criteria and requirements. This involves reviewing business formation, ownership and governance documents to determine how each company is controlled, managed and operated
• Conduct an assessment of identity documents to determine if the company has majority ownership, management, and control by persons with qualifying ethnic minority status and citizenship
• Evaluate the qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience of applicants against the certification standards
• Identify any gaps or deficiencies in the application materials and communicate them to the applicants for rectification
• Conduct audits or inspections to ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Collaborate with internal or external stakeholders to gather relevant information and documentation for compliance evaluation
• Analyze findings from audits and inspections to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions
• Deny certification to those businesses that do not meet the certification criteria
• Maintain objectivity, self-confidence, and clear documentation regarding your certification decisions

• Serve as a point of contact for applicants and provide guidance on the certification process, requirements, and necessary documentation
• Collaborate with the certification leadership and other team members to ensure that certifications are completed accurately within the prescribed timeframe
• Coordinate with relevant parties to schedule and conduct interviews and dispatch local resources to conduct on-site company visits to gather additional information
• Use the certification system to maintain accurate records of certification applications, reviews, decisions, and related correspondence

• Contribute to the improvement of certification processes by identifying areas for enhancement and suggesting modifications or updates
• Attend relevant training sessions, workshops, etc., to stay updated about industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices and developments in certification procedures and methodologies
• May be asked to update training materials and/or train newer specialists joining the team

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficient in conducting research and analysis to assess compliance with industry regulations
• Ability to decipher management, control and ownership information from detailed business and tax documents for a variety of business legal structures (e.g., articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with applicants, stakeholders and NMSDC leadership
• Ability to communicate upward and provide concise, detailed information on the facts of an application
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain integrity remain anonymous throughout your tenure here at NMSDC
• Proficiency in using computer software and database systems for documentation and record-keeping
• Familiarity with quality management systems and auditing processes is advantageous.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent problem solving interpersonal
• Available to work remotely, with appropriate work area to accommodate two monitors and maintain confidentiality of certification documents
• Proven experience in certification review, compliance assessment, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of certification criteria, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of capital markets and equity a plus

• Provide support to the NGB Certification Program through coordination with NGB, G1, A1, SFPDs, AFRPM, and other certification POCs.
• Coordinate with states virtual upload of required documents for standards.
• Review and report state's certification status at monthly meetings and as requested by leadership.
• Provide administrative support and author reports, briefings, information papers, and other documents as required.
• Support on site certification visit in an administrative and logistical support role.
• Attend and assist with all onsite certification visits, if determined required by the government.
• At site visit, act as the primary lead for administrative actions, such as cataloging daily reports from the onsite inspection team, coordinating any logistical needs of the team, tracking progress of team, and providing a daily recap of accomplishments of the team and developing out briefs.
• Maintain OSD's Family Program Certification Management Tool with up to date information.
• Provide training to states on using OSD's Family Program Certification Management Tool.
• Submit After Action Reviews (AAR) after every onsite visit Author a Site Visit Report based on data collected from the onsite visit and input by the inspection team and a final State Certification Report Complete all required training for both Contract Company and the Government.
• Submit monthly status reports.

• Must have experience with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and with using Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

• Minimum Three (3) year's experience in related field.
• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

• Familiarity with the military, family programs, other military Service member support programs.

• Collaborates with Inspectors and Samplers to provide accurate grain certifications.
• Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations, responding promptly to customer needs, and addressing and resolving questions, complaints, and concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean facilities, and complies with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities which require regulation compliance.
• Complies with KGIS' policies and procedures, completes standard reporting and meets quality standards to ensure consistency in execution and operations.
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness, and follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Attends meetings and trainings, and performs additional duties as assigned by the Service Point Manager.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 months of experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to Obtain USDA/FGIS license to perform Technician functions (moisture, test weight, dockage and foreign materials).
• Ability to work long hours on a seasonal and unscheduled basis.
• Ability to communicate with people outside of the organization, representing KGIS to customers, the public, government, and other external stakeholders. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information and respond to questions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation and labeling.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of KGIS.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Moderate noise level.
• This position is regularly exposed to grain dust including wheat, corn, milo and soybeans.

• Responsible for processing all recertifications and interims by conducting household interviews and ensuring all information is correctly listed and documented on recertifications
• Obtain third-party verifications, track responses, and submit files for approval
• Prepare files appropriately for lease and certification signing
• Begin processing the recertification 120 days before the recertification effective date
• Send annual recertification notices to tenants and follow up as required until recertification is completed, which includes conducting home visits
• Ensure that all recertifications are completed at least 30 days before lease expiration
• Ensure all files, both digital and paper, are always properly maintained
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date status of transfer waiting lists and eviction tracker
• Ensure all required information is uploaded/entered in Yardi and Elite, HANO's public housing monitoring system
• Track of the unit inspections and be available to conduct unit inspections as needed
• Assist property staff with answering property phone lines
• Create work orders when a resident notifies your office of maintenance issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must have compliance experience in the related industry
• Ability to operate on a deadline-driven schedule and prioritize various tasks
• Ability to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills are required
• Must comply with regulatory agreements and possess critical thinking, evaluation, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, and HUD programs is a plus. Compliance certification, such as COS or HCCP, is preferred
• Must be able to work some weekends and extended hours
• Must be a self-starter and can effectively multitask

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer, standing, walking, conducting tours, and meeting with tenants
• Must be able to lift, carry, position, or move up to 20 lbs. at a time
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand/finger movement and coordination
• Ability to walk for long periods, including climbing flights of stairs in various weather conditions