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Audit Technical Specialist

INTERNAL AUDITOR II

Recruitment #24-004373-0002

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Introduction


When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. 

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we achieve Governor Wes Moore’s pledge to leave no one behind.

 
 

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Audit, Compliance, and Quality Improvement (ACQI) Unit
311 West Saratoga St
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Audit Technical Specialist of Audit, Compliance, and Quality Improvement (ACQI) within the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) Social Services Administration (SSA). The main goal is to coordinate agency response to non-compliance in Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, Foster Care, Family Preservation and other Child Welfare and Adult Services programs, and organizing interventions with the Local Department to mitigate non-compliance. The Audit Technical Specialist supports the DHS/SSA ACQI Unit by performing fiscal audits, providing an independent review and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Assists in the coordination of fiscal compliance reviews for Child Welfare and Adult Services.
  • Coordinates and oversees independent appraisal activities at the Social Services Administration and Local Departments of Social Services, conducting various audits (Financial and Compliance, Economy and Efficiency, and Programmatic Results), and providing conclusions and recommendations for improvement to the ACQI Deputy Director. 
  • Manages the development and execution of Plans of  Action (POAs) in collaboration with affected Local Departments, units, Deputy Director of Audits, and SSA Leadership. 
  • Participates in entrance, pre-exit and other periodic conferences with the management of the unit being audited to discuss findings, conclusions, recommendations and other related issues. 
  • Assists the Deputy Director of ACQI Internal Audits and/or External Audit Director in the development of audit/review objectives and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.


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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

One year of experience providing independent reviews and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations. 
One year of experience providing technical assistance related to Child Welfare and/or Adult Service programmatic audits.
Six months of experience with the development and execution of plans of actions to include providing recommendations.
Six months of experience in reviewing financial statements to ensure propriety of invoices in accordance with professional standards and generally accepted auditing standards.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

  • Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
  • Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
  • Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.  
  • Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
  • Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
  • Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attention: Dontia Walker, 311 West Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.Or, email dontia.walker@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7147, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.  If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants and  people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.




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