Staff Management Auditor

Job Description and Duties

30% Supervise a group of professional auditors engaged in regulatory audits of entities participating in the various programs that receive funds from CalRecycle, or other State or local entities. Ensure the engagement and work is properly planned, directed, supervised, and performed in accordance with the standards established by the Office of Audits, other professional standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Provide first level on-the-job training to auditors with clear objective of maintaining and improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the work performed. Work with Senior Management Auditor in preparing performance evaluations and administering personnel policies and collective bargaining agreement provisions.

25% Review and evaluate audit work papers for accuracy, support, and completeness in accordance with Governmental Audit Standards. Review audit work papers to ensure the audit contains sufficient documentation and information to support the auditor’s conclusions. Independently or as a team lead, conduct routine audits of entities participating in the various CalRecycle programs. Complete assignments timely and within budgeted hours.

20% Utilize DORIIS and software programs, such as Excel and Word, to maintain or increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit work performed. Maintain a knowledge and understanding of Program status and regulations, CalRecycle policies and procedures, and related industry practices. Communicate information and recommendations to program participants and recipients in a logical, concise, and professional manner. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with auditees, program participants, and CalRecycle management and staff.

10% Contributes to the development of recruitment documentation such as duty statements, interview questions, screening criteria. Participates in interviewing the various classifications for the Office of Audits.

5% Perform special projects, including sensitive, complex, and technical audits. Special projects may require interaction with other agencies, private groups, and individuals regarding the Office of Audits activities.

5% Attend meetings, training classes required by the Department, make travel arrangements, and interact with outside parties, and personnel at all levels within CalRecycle.

5% Complete administrative paperwork, such as travel and timekeeping forms, training forms, work status report and expense claims.

Beginning July 1, 2026, CalRecycle staff will be office centered, requiring employees to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

• When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 25-258 & Position # 835-233-4160-001 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.
• Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

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:

• Experience reviewing financial/compliance audits and providing feedback and guidance to submitting auditor.

• Experience using rules and regulations to analyze, develop and modify audit programs and procedures.

• Experience in staff recruitment.

• Experience training and developing staff.

• Experience in leading a group of auditors.

• Candidate's application is free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

• Candidate's resume demonstrates good writing skills and is free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

• Candidate's SOQ demonstrates good writing skills and is free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font.

1. Describe your experience leading a team in planning and executing audits from start to finish.
2. Describe your approach to onboarding new staff, including how you support employees on their telework days.
3. Describe your experience with the recruiting process.

Please note resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. See SOQ instructions below.