Staff Management Auditor
Position Details
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.
California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials. Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher and higher levels.
Job Description And Duties
30% Supervise a group of professional auditors engaged in regulatory audits of entities participating in the various programs that receive funds from CalRecycle, or other State or local entities. Ensure the engagement and work is properly planned, directed, supervised, and performed in accordance with the standards established by the Office of Audits, other professional standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Provide first level on-the-job training to auditors with clear objective of maintaining and improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the work performed.
25% Review and evaluate audit work papers for accuracy, support, and completeness in accordance with Governmental Audit Standards. Review audit work papers to ensure the audit contains sufficient documentation and information to support the auditor’s conclusions.
Independently or as a team lead, conduct routine audits of entities participating in the various CalRecycle programs. Complete assignments timely and within budgeted hours.
20% Utilize DORIIS and software programs, such as Excel and Word, to maintain or increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit work performed. Maintain a knowledge and understanding of Program status and regulations, CalRecycle policies and procedures, and related industry practices.
Communicate information and recommendations to program participants and recipients in a logical, concise, and professional manner. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with auditees, program participants, and CalRecycle management and staff.
10% Contributes to the development of recruitment documentation such as duty statements, interview questions, screening criteria. Participates in interviewing the various classifications for the Office of Audits.
5% Perform special projects, including sensitive, complex, and technical audits. Special projects may require interaction with other agencies, private groups, and individuals regarding the Office of Audits activities.
5% Attend meetings, training classes required by the Department, make travel arrangements, and interact with outside parties, and personnel at all levels within CalRecycle.
5% Complete administrative paperwork, such as travel and timekeeping forms, training forms, work status report and expense claims.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
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: 7/20/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.
Questions
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.