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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/31/18

Applications Due06/21/18

Vacancy ID53800

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Auditor, Auditor Trainee 1, Box PIMS-309/00822

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services

Office of Audit Services

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Auditor.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities Select Job Titles eligible list.

Section 70.1 Transfer to Auditor Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

Section 70.1 Transfer to Senior Auditor: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-18 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND possess 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

Section 70.4 Transfer to Auditor Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for Section 70.4 transfer to Auditor Trainee 1 if they have a standing on the Civil Service eligible list for this title AND are currently a New York State employee in a title allocated to SG-12 or higher AND possess a bachelor’s degree AND 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Performance Improvement and Management Services’ Office of Audit Services (OAS) is seeking candidates for a Senior Auditor position. The OAS administers both the internal and external audit functions in NYSED. The incumbent of this position will assist in the conduct of audits primarily related to State and federally funded educational programs at school districts, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), private schools, and other agencies and contractors that receive funds administered by NYSED. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the investigation of complaints of fraud, waste or abuse;
• Assist in audits of NYSED programs, activities and functions;
• Serve as staff auditor on an audit team under the supervision of an auditor-in-charge (AIC) and perform pre-audit surveys;
• Participate in development of audit plans and programs by reviewing relevant documents, records, and reports related to the particular entity to be audited;
• Participate in interviews of NYSED and/or auditee staff to obtain required and necessary information for the conduct of audits;
• Examine source documents used by entities being audited to obtain documentation needed to accomplish audit objectives;
• Participate in writing audit findings and reports and recommend appropriate corrective action;
• Serve as an AIC on selected audits as assigned;
• Assist in the review of financial statements and single audits of school districts, BOCES, private schools and colleges and universities; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. This position requires overnight travel up to 40% of the time.

The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Senior Auditor, SG-18. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Auditor Trainee 1 starts at $45,455, and for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Transfers to Auditor Trainee 1 and appointments from the Professional Career Opportunities Select Job Titles eligible list require successful completion of a two-year traineeship which leads to the title of Senior Auditor, SG-18.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,980 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 21, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (PIMS-309/00822) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 21, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (PIMS-309/00822) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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