STAFF AUDITOR

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Baltimore State Office Complex

301 W. Preston Street

This position with DGS’s Office of External Affairs will serve as a Staff Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits of various programs across DGS divisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. The position reports directly to the DGS’s Chief Compliance Officer.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Assists the Chief Compliance Officer in developing the agency-wide internal monitoring program and audit criteria.

Education:   A Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Three years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.

Notes:

1. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.

1. Experience conducting internal audits, compliance audits, operational audits, or performance audits within a government agency or highly regulated environment.
2. Experience evaluating compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, grant requirements, and agency policies.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Employees in this classification may be required to travel throughout the State to conduct audits, reviews, and related compliance activities.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered.  Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

 

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

 

The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended.  The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

 

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

 

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

 

- Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those who qualify

Contact Keri.Williams1@maryland.gov or call 410-767-5081 with questions about this recruitment.  The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at dgs.maryland.gov – Human Resources > Employment > Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD  21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.