Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG-18, Auditor Tr 2 (Municipal) ,SG-16, Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) ,SG-14 (NYHELPS) Item# 03803
About the role
Audits are conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Division policies. Travel percentage varies depending on the annual work plan and is generally within your assigned Regional Office or work unit.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews with local government personnel
- Assist in or develop audit scope, objective(s), and audit tests
- Gather, analyze, and summarize audit findings and develop recommendations
- Prepare written documents, including audit reports
- Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to local officials
Qualifications
Non-Competitive Qualifications (NY HELPS Program):
Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal): A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.
Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal): A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience. OR a master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.
Auditor 1 (Municipal): A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing AND two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience. OR a master's or doctoral degree in accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics including or supplemented by 24 undergraduate or graduate credit hours in accounting and/or auditing AND one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
Note: Courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer: For 70.1 transfer to an Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above (SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications). If approved, you must also meet: a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.
55b/55c Program: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good knowledge and use of technology
- Good organizational skills
- Team player
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Pay and Schedule
The position may be filled at the Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal) equated to SG-14 ($53,764), Auditor Trainee 2 (Municipal) equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18 ($66,951) based on the candidate's education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Auditor 1 (Municipal) SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.
Telecommuting: Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After that period, if aligned with operational needs, employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period (may be approved for less).
Benefits
- State pension with vesting after five years' service
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) – exchange previously accrued leave for a credit toward health insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- Holiday and paid time off
- Shift and geographic pay differentials
- Continuous learning environment
- Informational Brown Bag sessions
- Wellness at Work Programs
- OSC Mentoring Program