Supervising Governmental Auditor I

Job Description and Duties

Join the Child and Family Services Division’s Supervisory team and help drive meaningful change for children, youth, and families across California. We are rolling out new statewide initiatives and strengthening our foster care programs—and we’re looking for a Supervising Governmental Auditor I (SGA I) who is ready to make an impact.

In this key role, you will lead a dedicated team of auditors within the Policy and Support Unit, working under the direction of the Fiscal and Performance Bureau Chief (SGA II). Your team conducts quality reviews of all audit reports ensuring all reports are consistent and in alignment with Government Auditing Standards and Department policies.

You will guide the team’s work to ensure that policy and regulations are created to support the audit functions. Your expertise will help determine compliance with complex state and federal requirements, and you will also represent the Bureau in various meetings.

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your work directly contributes to the well-being of children and families, this role offers a chance to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference.

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 position may require occasional travel within the state.

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

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 on 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.

Statement of Qualifications must in Arial 12 font, double spaced and no more than two pages long.

Leadership and Supervision
Describe your experience leading or supervising staff in an auditing or analytical environment. Include how you promote staff development, ensure quality work products, and foster a productive team environment.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Provide an example of a challenging audit issue or work situation you encountered. Describe your approach, how you analyzed the problem, and the outcome of your decisions.

Professional Conduct and Integrity
Describe how you uphold professionalism, ethical standards, and accountability in your work— particularly in situations requiring independent judgment or sensitive review.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

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:

• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, auditing standards, internal controls, and fiscal monitoring practices relevant to nonprofit and foster care organizations.

• Experience conducting complex fiscal audits and/or performance audits, including on site reviews, desk audits, and evaluation of outcomes and performance measures.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and develop statute, regulations, for funding requirements, particularly those related to Title IV E and child welfare programs.

• Experience supervising, training, and developing audit staff, including assigning work, reviewing completed audits, providing feedback, and ensuring quality and timeliness.

• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks, develop clear, logical, well supported policy recommendations and regulations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information via telecommunications or in person.

• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including providers, program managers, and oversight entities, to promote accountability and program integrity.

• Proficiency with audit support software, particularly TeamMate, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn and utilize audit management systems.

• Strong ethical judgment, professionalism, and commitment to safeguarding public funds and ensuring the integrity of child welfare programs.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while also fostering a collaborative, supportive team environment.

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

Benefit information can be found on the website and the 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 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.