Auditor

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Senior Management Auditor, the Associate Management Auditor is responsible for conducting technical and fiscal audits and reviews of the high-speed rail project’s programs, management processes and practices, contracts, and funds. The Associate Management Auditor independently conducts complex financial, compliance and performance audits to ensure that state and federal resources of the high-speed rail program are properly expended and managed in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.

All work is to be accomplished in accordance with State and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines; Generally Accepted Governmental Audit Standards (GAGAS); and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

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Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process.

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position.

2. Describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management. Explain your personal work style and tools you use in this type of work setting.

3. Describe a difficult situation that you have had, how did you handle it and what would you do differently in the future.

4. Describe how you would document a difference of opinion in the audit work papers.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

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:

• Working familiarity with internal auditing standards (Red Book), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and other appropriate standards used in performing financial, compliance, and performance reviews of government programs.

• Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations, and practices.

• Knowledge of invoicing and billing systems and practices.

• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Title 2, Part 200 and Title 48, Part 31

• Ability to analyze information obtained during an engagement.

• Ability to plan and organize audits, assume full responsibility for less complex audit assignments.

• Ability to plan and organize a variety of audits and reviews.

• Ability to write effectively in narrative form.

• Work effectively with top level managers.

• Ability to apply methods of auditing, including through information technology systems.

• Knowledge of organization and management of State government agencies.

• Understanding of program planning and evaluation.

• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing techniques, including performance, financial, and compliance auditing.

• Knowledge of accounting systems and knowledge of contract invoicing and billing, including overhead cost rates.

• Analytical skills

• Takes initiative, self-starter.

• Accepts constructive criticism.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Proficiency with the following information technology tools: Microsoft software products, Google Chrome, and electronic audit workpaper systems.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-499578 and Auditor, 311-150-4159-806 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please to access the exam bulletin.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.
• Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included.