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Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, the General Auditor III (GA III) uses a full range of financial management analyses to evaluate the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) providers' annual audited financial statements to determine their financial stability and soundness and recommends plans of actions, as necessary. The GA III will also examine the organizational operation, internal management operation, and financial operation of both, non-profit and for-profit, CCRC providers and makes recommendations to resolve complex accounting and financial issues.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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Working Conditions

This work location is very convenient! The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance of the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmers’ markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required.
Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

All interested applicants are required to include the position number on the STD 678 Examination/Employment Application in the Job Title section and to clearly state your eligibility (e.g., list, transfer, etc.) in the Explanations section of the Examination/Employment Application. *A completed application includes the Position Title, Position Number, and your eligibility in the Job Title line and MUST be signed and dated. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents (incomplete application packages) will be eliminated from the selection process.

*Please note: Per Government Code Section 19990, no California Department of Social Services (CDSS) officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise which is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or inimical to his or her duties as a CDSS officer or employee. Any offer of employment is contingent on meeting this requirement. Candidates will be required to disclose any activity which could be considered incompatible prior to appointment into the position.

Fingerprint/Driver’s License: Selected candidate is subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

It is critical that each applicant include specific information and examples on how his/her background, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics make them most qualified for the General Auditor III position in the Continuing Care Contracts Bureau.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. When responding to the SOQ, please follow these guidelines: Responses must be typewritten or generated by word processing on 8 ½” x 11” paper, using 12-point font, limited to one page, and include your full name in the header. Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise. Answer each numbered item separately indicating the corresponding item number for each response.

1. Explain in detail how your training and experience makes you the most qualified candidate for this position.

2. Describe how you will support your management team to meet the goals and objectives of the Continuing Care Contracts Bureau, Adult and Senior Care Program, Community Care Licensing Division, and the Department of Social Services.

This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• The ideal incumbent will have professional certification in the financial field of practice. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) would be the best; however, if not a CPA, certification as a Government Financial Manager, Internal Auditor, Financial Planner, or Fraud Specialist/Examiner would be the next best designations. Because this is a highly unique industry and unrelated to any other Department program, membership in professional organizations for those types of designations is desirable since the memberships provide a resource for the GA III for which to consult. Success in this position will be experienced by individuals who have a college degree in business administration with concentration in finance and/or accounting. The GA III must possess excellent communication, organizational, and research skills and be able to work independently with little or no direction and in a team setting. The GA III must be proficient in computer programs to compose documents, spreadsheets, and charts as required.  

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.

o 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

o 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

• Vanpool drivers and riders

o 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.