Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The incumbent coordinates audits conducted by external audit agencies, such as the California State Auditor, Department of Finance, and Office of the Inspector General. Serves as central point of contact between programs under audit, Director’s Office, and the external audit agencies. Manages information requests for multiple audits. Facilitates entrance and exit conferences. Maintains audit dashboards and provides audit status updates related to upcoming audits, audit reports issued, findings, recommendations, and audit responses. Monitors Corrective Action Plans due dates and submits responses timely. Reviews and analyzes supporting documentation to determine the implementation of audit recommendations. Maintains physical and electronic files.

Under the direction of the Staff Management Auditor, the incumbent is responsible for the less complex auditor duties, including financial, compliance, and performance audits in compliance with government auditing standards. Performance of job duties may require travel throughout California.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty  statement.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference  Job Control # 502962  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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:

• Ability to organize detailed audit reports, including analysis of complex factual scenarios, and making objective determinations from the analysis.

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate determinations or audit findings, conclusions, or project results in both written and verbal formats.

• Ability to adapt to changing requirements or priorities, demonstrate flexibility, and respond constructively to new information or directions.

• Knowledge of the professional audit standards established by the Red Book.  

• Strong communication skills, including clear oral and written communication, and effective listening.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Foundational understanding of California and federal auditing authority and guidelines, with the ability to develop technical proficiency through on-the-job learning.

• Ability to research, interpret, and apply State and Federal regulations and funding requirements, with guidance as needed.

• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to support the completion of IAU’s goals and objectives.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, and prior work experience prepared you for this position.

Please provide your experience and ability to:

• Prioritize multiple projects in order to meet deadlines
• Work independently and as a part of a team
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats with internal and external shareholders
• Coordinate and organize multiple requests or tasks
• Analyze and interpret data

The Statement of Qualifications must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, using Calibri 12pt font.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work,

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