City and County of San Francisco

Auditor I (#1867)

$36.10-$43.88 Hourly / $6,257.00-$7,605.00 Monthly / $75,088.00-$91,260.00 Yearly


Definition

Distinguishing Features

This is the entry-level classification in the Auditor series. It is distinguished from the Auditor II class in that incumbents in the latter class plan complete complex audits and analyses of considerable difficulty, and may lead and direct incumbents in the Auditor I class.  Auditor positions are specific to the Controller’s Office because of the increased scope of work and the specific mandates of Charter Appendix F, “Authority and Duties of City Services Auditor,” and because of the need and ability to work with a wide variety of contacts and stakeholders.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

 

The Auditor I conducts and/or participates in the following tasks as a team member:

 

1.       Audits and investigates a wide variety of programs, functions, processes, and activities of city departments and contracts to evaluate their efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and legal compliance.

 

2.       Audits surveys, including researches legal mandates and other background information, determines needs of key stakeholders, identifies potential risk areas, understands relevant internal controls, and identifies potential sources of evidence under close supervision.

 

3.       Audits entrance and exit conferences and periodic meetings with department management to inform them of audit results.

 

4.       Interviews department and program management, and staff to obtain information.

 

5.       Develops audit scope and objectives, and prepares detailed audit programs, time budgets, and milestone dates.

 

6.       Performs audit fieldwork, including collecting, analyzing, and documenting audit evidence as it relates to the audit objectives.

 

7.       Reconstructs records and data that may have been destroyed or falsified.

 

8.       Reviews internal controls.

 

9.       Develops audit findings and recommendations that are fully supported by analysis.

 

10.   Prepares written audit reports that effectively communicate the audit results.

 

11.   Prepares and presents audit results at public hearings and to a variety of audiences.

 

12.   Provides input into annual audit work plan to identify audit risks and priorities.

 

13.   Receives and enters complaints for investigation from the whistleblower complaints hotline and website.

 

14.   Develops scope of work for and monitors consultant contracts.

 

15.   Conducts audit follow-up activities.

 

Individually, the Auditor I:

 

16.   Maintains close contact with the audit manager and/or director regarding project progress and problems.

 

17.   Maintains the appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity.

 

 

18.   Maintains professional proficiency through continuing professional education and participating in professional associations.

 

19.   Performs all assignments in accordance with the office policies and/or Government Auditing Standards, as appropriate.

 

20.   Recommends and/or develops operational changes for the City Services Auditor division.

 

21.   Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of performance, management, and operational analysis; management and organization principles and practices; program evaluation processes and methods; benchmarking techniques; project management techniques; interest in current issues in local government, public management, and urban policy; and demonstrated strong analytical abilities.

 

Ability to: conduct comprehensive research; interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations, including the City and County of San Francisco Charter and Municipal Codes, California Statutes and Code of Regulations; gather all relevant and detailed data and analyze it for audit decisions using both qualitative and quantitative techniques; apply management and operational theory, policy analysis, operations research, program evaluation, and process improvement techniques to make sound, objective assessments and observations and develop salient findings and recommendations; use personal computer applications, including spreadsheet, database, statistical software packages, and web search and information methods to access data, perform data manipulations and analysis, and develop audit working papers and reports, including charts and graphs; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including dealing with management and team members on a variety of complex and sensitive issues; and creating clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries and reports; establish constructive working relationships with various city employees, management, and the general public, and audited agency staff and management while maintaining objectivity and credibility throughout the audit process; accomplish goals in an effective and timely manner and produce quality products within short timelines and under pressure; work independently or as a member of a team environment in a multi-disciplinary setting; be detail-oriented; and actively support the mission, vision and core values of the Controller’s Office.

Experience and Training

Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, finance, statistics, the social sciences, English, or a related field.

 

Experience: No previous experience is necessary for this classification; candidates must be willing to learn auditing principles and practices; receive on-the-job training to acquire practical experience in applying professional standards and developing auditing skills.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 1867; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 5/20/2008;