Associate Management Auditor

Position: 393-4159-7xx
Location: Sacramento
Unit: Audit
Salary: $4,467 - $5,703
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who Can Apply: Candidates with eligibility to this classification vis laeral transfer, reinstatement or list appointment may apply. Please clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Explanations box on the STD 678, State Application, such as list re-instatement, etc. If you have list eligibility, you MUST include a copy of your examination results. Re-employment/SROA candidates must submit their Designation letter with their application.
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Staff Management Auditor, the incumbent will conduct complex external and/or internal audits, including performance audits of training contracts between the Employment Training Panel (ETP) and private employers and training consortiums. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

65% Conduct program audits of completed training Agreements to provide management with reasonable assurance that ETP funds are spent in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policy. Conduct special audits and investigations of the most difficult and complex Agreements, typically involving contractors with multiple problems and/or issues. Develop sound audit conclusions based on a detailed analysis of training and payroll records by following audit program procedures and proper application of agreement terms. Clearly and concisely write original audit findings and prepare draft and final audit reports effectively using the current templates. Position may act as the lead over the Staff Services Management Auditor.

15% Examine ETP organizational operations, management controls, review organizational policies and procedures, and evaluate the effectiveness of operations in terms of the resources available to the Panel. Provide technical assistance to program management, internal staff, contractors, and other participating organizations to ensure that ETP's procedures and instructions are followed.

10% Evaluate, research, and resolve the more complex audit findings. Make recommendations to Executive Staff and the Panel on audit findings, as well as fiscal and monitoring appeals.

5% Investigate contractors suspected of violation of laws, rules, or regulations. Obtain and present facts and evidence to support administrative action and to support the Panel's action for the possible criminal prosecution of employers/contractors suspected of violating legal provisions.

5% Other duties as assigned. 100% Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating and interacting in a manner that is harmonious with customers, clients, co-workers, and management, and is conducive with ETP's overall mission.

A college degree and/or prior performance auditing experience is required with 6 units of accounting is highly desirable. Position includes the use of a personal computer on a daily basis. Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred. Travel for this position is anticipated to be approximately 25%, throughout the state.
How To Apply: All interested applicants must submit a standard state application form (678) and resume and SOQ to: Employment Training Panel, 1100 J Street, MIC 64, Sacramento, CA 95814 Attn: Barbara Swinehart.

All candidates must submit a STD 678 State Application along with a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered for this position. The SOQ should be in narrative form, no more than two (2) pages in length, with a font size no smaller than 10 pt. Candidates will be rated on the content of the SOQ as well as their written communication skills. The content of the SOQ should provide the hiring manager with sufficient details to determine your abilities to fulfill the duties of an Associate Management Auditor in the Audit Unit.

To be considered for this position you must provide the basis of your eligibility in Item 12 of your State Application, and attach a copy of your examination results.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a four year degree and 6 semester units of accounting. Applicant must submit evidence of graduation from college or university prior to appointment. Only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview.