Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Water Resources’ (Department) Internal Audit Office (IAO) provides independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value. The IAO helps the Department accomplish its objectives by using a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the Department’s system of internal controls.

Are you looking for a job where you can use your knowledge and technical, investigative and analytical skills to ensure that the Department of Water Resources meets its objectives and adheres to its mission?

Under the general direction of the Manager, Internal Audit Office, the Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) will perform at the advanced journey level a variety of complex audit engagements, reviews, special assignments and/or investigations, such as technical, financial, compliance and management audits, also assessment of internal controls for the Department and its programs. The responsibility may extend outside the Department to the examination of cost records of local governments, independent contractors, utility companies, and public or private organizations who have contracts or grants with the Department. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, evaluating through reporting of all assignments.

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Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license as travel by vehicle throughout the State is required.

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 in conducting risk assessment a must
• Experience in assessing effectiveness of internal controls a must
• Experience in developing Audit Programs, testing procedures and getting management’s buy-in on recommendations a must
• Experience in performing IT audits, compliance audits, contracting/grants audits preferred
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and analyzing complex situations accurately
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others to complete assignments
• Require highest level of integrity
• Experience in providing timely and clear communications to Management such as reports and presentations.
• Database/Systems Experience a plus

Benefits

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.  A hybrid telework schedule is available for this position.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit 

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) resume and answer the Supplemental Questionnaire.  Please reference SAP Position #50000093 and Job Control #505074 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The Supplemental Questionnaire must be a 2-page max, typed document in Arial 12-point. Please address the following questions:

1. Provide specific examples demonstrating how you executed risk-based audits including testing steps you used for the audits.

1. Explain why you are the most qualified candidate for the position.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

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.
• Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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