Recruitment #2019-11776-01
Salary | $32.96 - $40.06/hour; $68,550.77 - $83,323.76/year |
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Department | Auditor Controller |
Job Type | Open |
Date Opened | 3/22/2019 08:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 4/4/2019 5:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
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Work Location |
Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)
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Additional Forms Required |
Veterans DD214 (if applicable) |
HR Analyst | Jennifer Duvall |
The position of Internal Auditor in the Placer County Auditor-Controller’s Office located in Auburn, CA is a specialized professional position responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits for all departments and programs under the control of the County and, in certain circumstances, external entities. During audits, the Internal Auditor will develop and perform audit procedures, including assessing risks of audit areas, exercising auditor’s judgment to determine audit approach, reviewing and analyzing evidence, interviewing client personnel, reviewing and documenting client processes and procedures, identifying and documenting issues and recommendations for improvement, and documenting the results of audit procedures. The Internal Auditor will also prepare written audit reports based on documented audit evidence. The Internal Auditor will ensure the client’s compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures as well as improve client’s processes and internal controls to ensure compatibility with accounting principles and industry standards. The Internal Auditor will confer with management and supervisory staff regarding issues, audit findings and recommendations and communicate audit project status to the team and supervisors on a periodic basis. The Internal Auditor will develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County department personnel, client personnel, and the public while practicing excellent customer service.
To perform a variety of complex professional audits of County departments, divisions, districts, external agencies, and funds in accordance with professional standards such as Institute of Internal Auditors, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards, which depending on the assignment include any of the following: financial, operational, performance, and/or compliance audits; review, analyze and audit internal and management controls and systems, prepare complex audit reports including the issuance of an opinion; provide recommendations for efficiencies and improvements; and supervise assigned personnel.
This is the full journey-level class within the Auditor series. This class is distinguished from the entry level of Auditor I by the assignment of the full range of duties of the class. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. Incumbents may assume specialized responsibility. This class is distinguished from the Auditor, Senior in that the latter is a supervisory level with responsibility for a major audit program or service area at the section or division level.
Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Provides technical and functional direction over lower level personnel as needed. May exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical personnel.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Experience: Two years of responsible audit experience performing duties similar to an Auditor I with Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.
Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.
License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position and in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Training & Experience Rating (100%)
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph) and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications, and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.
The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.
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This Timeline is Tentative and Subject to Change:
04/05/2019 - Screening for Minimum Qualifications
04/08/2019 - 'Not Qualified' Notices Emailed
04/12/2019 - Eligible List Established