STAFF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the OIG-HSR Supervising Management Auditor, the Staff Management Auditor is responsible for conducting the most complex, difficult, and sensitive inspections, evaluations, reviews, audits, and investigations (engagements), addressed by the OIG-HSR under its statutory authority and responsibilities. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence when performing engagements to provide oversight of highly technical areas, including the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) parametric cost estimates, cost controls, project schedules, risk management, change order management, and economic benefit and projected ridership calculations for the California high-speed rail project (Project). Although not supervisory in nature, the position may require the incumbent to serve as the lead OIG-HSR member on engagements for discrete periods of time, including the review of other staff’s work. Similarly, the incumbent independently leads critical discussions about the results of engagements with High-Speed Rail Authority management and external stakeholders of the OIG-HSR. The position also assists in annual risk assessments and engagement planning processes, OIG-HSR program quality reviews, and general staff development, sometimes in a lead role. The incumbent accomplishes the above through demonstrated knowledge and mastery of the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General, as well as exceptional professional judgment, professional ethical behavior, integrity, and a commitment to fostering and promoting accountability and integrity in government.

NOTE: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered for this position. If interested in a T&D assignment, please indicate on your State Application STD. 678.

This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Cut-offs for applications will be every other Thursday, starting Septemeber 17, 2026, and applications will be reviewed per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made at any time based on the applications received by the cut-off dates.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than three (3) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.

1. Please explain your interest in the position and how your knowledge, skills, abilities would make you effective in the position.

2. Describe your experience developing expertise in complex subject matter during audits or related engagements. Please provide at least two examples. For each, discuss the following: the nature of the subject matter and what made it complex; the approach you took to learning about the issue; the most relevant and impactful information you discovered through your efforts; and, how you used that information to identify and recommend improvements, either alone or in the context of the broader engagement. Please be as specific as possible.

3. Describe your experience supervising or acting as a lead for a team of staff during an audit or other relevant professional experience. Please provide at least two examples. For each, discuss the following: a description of the professional experience and the nature of the leading role (i.e. formal or informal); the greatest challenge you experienced during the process and how you responded, and; one way in which the supervisory experience changed how you approach your work more generally.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

High-Speed Rail Authority Office of the Inspector General

High-Speed Rail Inspector General

Attn: Human Resources

770 L Street, Suite 620, MS4

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

High-Speed Rail Authority Office of the Inspector General

High-Speed Rail Inspector General

Human Resources

770 L Street, Suite 620, MS4

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Sloane Young
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Amanda Millen
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Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-531744 and Inspector General Specialist, 288-100-4160-002 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.