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State of California

Associate Management Auditor

State of California, Sacramento, CA, United States

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is January 10th, 2025, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

Per CCR 249.3, this recruitment may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days.

• Under the direction of the Senior Management Auditor, Audits and Investigations Division, the Associate Management Auditor independently, as part of a team, or as a lead auditor, performs comprehensive and/or detailed audits, reviews, and examinations of the California Department of Education's (CDE) internal operations, activities, internal controls, and allegations of employee misconduct or fraud. The incumbent performs the following duties:

• Perform complex audit assignments in a timely and professional manner in accordance with the audit program and standards applicable for the project as prescribed by the Senior Management Auditor. Conduct interviews with pertinent persons; obtain, examine, analyze, and test documents, notes, and/or reports; and prepare applicable working papers to support work accomplished and identify operational deficiencies. Consider the design and degree of audit procedures necessary to fulfill assignment objectives, and create and document an audit program in consultation with the Senior Management Auditor.

• Consider, plan, develop, and discuss with the Senior Management Auditor the objectives, scope, and anticipated results for assigned audits, reviews, examinations, or consulting services. Research and document applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, accepted industry standards, or other applicable measures related to the assignments from practical sources for examination and testing purposes. Prepare and present oral or written reports of work accomplished to CDE management delineating the assignment's objectives, scope of work performed, significant operational deficiencies identified, and a recommended course of action.

• Meet the continuing professional education requirements of auditing standards, and maintain technical competence in conducting audit and audit-related assignments. Conduct other related auditing services and other job-related duties as specified and approved by the Senior Management Auditor.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
  • STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-455923

Position #(s):
174-025-4159-XXX

Working Title:
Associate Management Auditor

Classification:
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR $6,452.00 - $8,485.00 A

Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$4,340.00 - $5,175.00 A
$4,477.00 - $5,602.00 B
$5,367.00 - $7,057.00 C

# of Positions:
2

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Audits and Investigations Division

Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

Special Requirements
Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education) or at the link below:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1566

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3023

Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education
Human Resources Division-Mail In
Attn: C&P PC 4781 & 3913/JC-455923
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education
Department of Education Drop-Off
Attn: C&P PC 4781 & 3913/JC-455923
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to travel to various locations throughout the state

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

Additional Application Information
  • How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx
  • Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended .
  • Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.
  • DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
  • Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
  • For experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the "From" and "To" employment dates, "Hours Per Week", employer contact information, and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
  • If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 06/2024 version.
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
  • Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
For general information about getting a job with the state, please view the job series videos here: Work4CA:How to Get a State Job Series .

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.