This position is located in the city of Sacramento .

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Audit Services Section is currently accepting applications for an Associate Management Auditor (AMA). This vacancy will be filled as Permanent Full-Time.

About Us
The DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders across California to provide services and advocacy to Californians with disabilities. We administer the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country and have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assists Californians with disabilities in achieving integrated employment, independent living and having equality in the communities in which they live. Audit Services is an independent, objective appraisal function of the DOR that conducts internal and external audits, investigations, and consulting activities.

AMA responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Staff Management Auditor, the AMA will perform audits and investigations in accordance with applicable auditing standards: International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Government Auditing Standards. In addition to performing internal and external audits, the AMA will conduct, internal/external investigations, provide consulting services and technical assistance to intradepartmental programs and other related assignments in an objective and independent manner with the highest level of professional quality and confidentiality for investigations and special assignments.

A candidate hired at the AMA level, which is the first full journeyperson level in the audit series, will function as lead auditor requiring independence and proficiency in handling the more complex and difficult assignments working alone or leading a team.

Where We Are Located
The DOR Audit Services is in downtown Sacramento on the capitol mall within walking distance of the State Capitol and DOCO plaza with nearby restaurants and shops. We are easily accessible to public transportation and offer a flexible work schedule that includes hybrid (remote and in-office) and 9/9/80 work schedule. If you strive to make a difference in the lives of Californians with disabilities, we invite you to seek a career with the DOR!

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

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

• ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-437062

Position #(s):
813-011-4159-800

Working Title:
Associate Management Auditor (AMA)

Classification:
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR $6,264.00 - $8,487.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

• We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
• We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
• We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
• We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
• We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#437062 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Please note that the auditor position requires a minimum of six units of accounting. If you do not have the minimum six units of accounting, you will not be eligible for the auditor classification.

To apply for this position, candidates must submit a STD 678 State Application along with transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) supporting the six semester units of Accounting and the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

• Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it.
• Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. The Equal Employment Opportunity page is for examination use only.

SOQ Instructions:
Interested individuals must submit an SOQ in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678) and transcripts which demonstrate that you have met the minimum accounting units. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to a formal interview. Please note that applications without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly. Your SOQ should be typed, 14-point font, single spaced, no more than two pages, and should list and address the following questions:

1. Please state how you meet the minimum experience and education requirements, as stated in the CalHR job specification for the associate management auditor classification.
2. Describe your work habits and personality traits that contribute to productive working relationships and a harmonious working environment.
3. Describe in detail an audit or related project which demonstrated your best work and describe what were the value-added results and how those results benefitted your organization.
4. Describe how your unique background, experience and training make you the best candidate for this auditor position.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/25/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 Rehabilitation
Attn: PAS#240263/JC-437062 - UNIT#011
721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Rehabilitation
PAS#240263/JC-437062 - UNIT#011
721 Capitol Mall

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Please refer to the Special Requirments section for SOQ Instructions.
  

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:
• At least three years of increasingly responsible auditing, accounting, or management consultant experience.
Ability to communicate in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect.
• Ability to problem solve, meet deadlines, and exhibit attention to detail.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret laws, regulations, policies, and data.
• Ability to draw conclusions and develop feasible recommendations.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment; be, flexible, and diplomatic.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work within established timelines.
• Ability to work effectively whether independently or in a team setting.
• Willingness to travel to audit location

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

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kelly Montelongo
(916) 558-5835
Kelly.Montelongo@dor.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.