Internal Audits Unit Chief

Job Description and Duties

The Staff Management Auditor works under the general direction of the Senior Management Auditor of the Internal Audit Services Section in the Office of Compliance. Provides overall management of the Internal Audits Unit and direct supervision of audit staff. The incumbent is responsible for performing and/or coordinating financial, compliance, and/or performance audits timely, professionally, and in accordance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

Performance of job duties may require up to 5% travel throughout California. Overnight business may require transporting up to 25 pounds of equipment such as computers, working papers, etc.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(527253) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Knowledge of the professional audit standards established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the U.S. Government Accounting Office of Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book).
• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, and good listening skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of California and federal auditing authority and guidelines
• Strong knowledge of the organization and operations of CDPH programs
• Ability to research and apply State and federal regulations and funding requirements
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills to ensure Internal Audit programs goals and objectives are met
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated initiative, including the ability to lead team audits
• Strong staff development skills and the ability to promote trust and credibility with staff and peers
• Ability to organize detailed audit reports, including analysis of complex factual scenarios, and making objective determinations from the analysis
• Ability to communicate determinations or project findings in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner
• Ability to anticipate the impact of changes, demonstrate flexibility, and willingness to embrace changes

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for this position. It also serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your SOQ must be typed, Arial 12 pt. font, and no more than two pages in length . Provide specific examples that describe your ability to:

• Conduct audits and compliance reviews, including planning and documenting the work, reviewing the work of others, and presenting the results both orally and in writing.
• Utilize analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills to adjust rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders using strong oral and written communication skills.
• Management competing priorities and deadlines.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations to all level of staff, including executive leadership.

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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting . Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .