Auditor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs work on assigned audit engagements of superior courts and other judicial branch entities.

• Conducts audit or non-audit consultative work, as part of a team, of all sizes, complexities, or sensitivities relating to the operations, financial, and compliance activities of the judicial branch.

• Participates in entrance and exit conferences.

• Participates in planning the scope and approach of the audit or non-audit consultative review for assigned areas, organizes assigned work, and prepares work plan for review and approval by Senior Auditor and/or Audit Supervisor.

• Communicates unusual and technically challenging findings to Audit Services management identified during the course of the audit or non-audit consultative review, including technical, controversial, or sensitive results.

• Gathers information to determine the extent to which the auditee is complying with applicable policies and procedures, statutes, rules of court, and the terms and provisions of contracts and agreements.

• Gathers all types of information to determine the extent to which the branch is complying with policies and procedures, statutes, rules of court, and the terms and provisions of contracts and/or grant agreements.

• Prepares working papers to document the audit work performed and conclusions reached.


Working Conditions


The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, Public Sector Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council's Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee's primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.


Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• Auditor

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-534456


Position #(s):
156-100-3073-XXX

Working Title:
Auditor JO#6768


Classification:
Auditor $7,513.00 - $11,270.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
San Francisco County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information
OVERVIEW

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Auditor with the Audit Services office. The Auditor conducts compliance audits of superior courts and other judicial branch entities based on the Judicial Council's policies and procedures. Such policies include the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedures Manual and the California Rules of Court, among others. These audits also involve detailed review of the entity's financial information and require, at a minimum, that the incumbent develops or possesses a general understanding of the State's accounting and financial reporting practices. Working under the direction of a Senior Auditor, verbal and written communication skills are critical.

The position requires periodic overnight travel with the audit team, operates with a moderate degree of independence and supervision, and regularly interacts with court staff.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.


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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 11/5/2026
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
Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.


Address for Mailing Application Packages


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


Judicial Council of California
Primary Cert Contact
Attn: Please Apply in the Benefits Section Below
455 Golden Gate Avenue


San Francisco , CA 94102-3688


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. 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.

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.


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:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field, and three

(3) years of professional experience in auditing, government public policy, or court finance or

accounting. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute

for the bachelor's degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be

substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master's degree in a directly related field, such as accountancy, public policy, or business.

OR

Two (2) years as an Associate Analyst with the Judicial Council of California performing audit related duties or two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an Associate Analyst in a California superior court or California state level government entity

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).


OTHER

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.


Benefits
HOW TO APPLY

This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. Please apply by 5:00 PM on October 12, 2026.

To complete an online application, go to job opening # 6768 at

To complete an online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

$7,513 - $11,270 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this temporary reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year

• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave

• 1 personal holiday per year

• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• FlexElect Program

• Pretax Parking

• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)

• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility


The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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:
Willie Yapching
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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:
Sandra Grace
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Supplemental Questionnaire


Supplemental Questions


To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.


1. Please explain why you are interested in this position.


Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.