Staff Services Management Auditor

Job Description and Duties

Under close supervision of the Staff Management Auditor, the Staff Services Management Auditor performs a full range of varied analytical staff work in investigations as well as compliance and management audit functions for the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). Audits and investigations require a high level of independence and a thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Staff Service Management Auditor will develop a knowledge base of, but will not be limited to, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and indicators of fraud consistent with guidance provided by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and will follow the Mandatory Guidance of the International Professional Practices Framework (Red Book).

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Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• Travel to DSH hospitals may be required (up to 25%) to gather evidence for audit assignments, conduct in-person interviews, and attend scheduled face to face meetings.

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. 

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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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:

• Ability to adapt to changing requirements or priorities, demonstrate flexibility, and respond constructively to new information or directions;
• Analytical skills to identify risks, evaluate controls, and interpret data;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to utilize Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft programs;
• Effectively handle multiple tasks and cases;
• Ability to prepare clear audit reports and present findings effectively;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Participate in teambuilding, brainstorming, and planning sessions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management and other business areas;
• Ethical judgment to maintain independence and integrity in audit work;
• The ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively manage time.

Benefits

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

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualification

Requirements include heading in bold Statement of Qualifications, no more than two pages, single spaced paragraphs all in 12-point Arial font. Do not include a cover letter, substitute a resume or use other headings. Failure to follow directions will disqualify you from consideration.

Provide a response in narrative form to the following:

1. Why do you want to work in internal auditing and what interests you about this role?
2. Describe a challenging project you worked on. How did you overcome the challenges?
3. Describe a time you struggled in a team. How did you handle it?

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.