Overview
From $50,678 to $80,248 Annually
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Open Positions
State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18)
State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (SG-16)
State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (SG-14)
Qualifications
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.
- State Program Examiner 1
- A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics and two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
- 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 may be substituted for one year of qualifying experience.
- State Program Examiner Trainee 2
- A graduate degree or higher in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering; finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.
- State Program Examiner Trainee 1
- A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering; finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.
Other Ways to Qualify:
- You're currently reachable on the the appropriate eligible list for this title,
- You're eligible under the 55 b/c program,
- To determine if you're current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility website. 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 grade 18 position.
Duties Description
- Performs audits in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
- Analyzes areas for audit, assists in establishing scope and areas of risk, suggests approaches for addressing risk.
- Evaluates systems and procedures relating to audit areas for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms.
- Examines internal controls to evaluate the extent that proper and effective controls are in place for areas under audit.
- Evaluates agency programs and operating procedures for efficiency and effectiveness in meeting agency and legislative goals and priorities.
- Uses computer-assisted auditing tools and techniques across various platforms to meet audit objectives.
- Preparing audit working papers, which includes documenting meeting minutes, analysis, and methodologies.
- Documenting audit results to share with the auditee (e.g., writing preliminary audit findings, letters, and audit reports).
- Discussing findings with auditee representatives and participating in entrance and exit conferences.
- May be assigned as a lead auditor and oversee the work of trainees and student assistants on small, low risk or routine assignments; and may perform tasks assessing program risks to plan potential audits, and work on special or audit research projects.
Desired Competencies
- Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft applications and internet resources.
- Understands the importance of attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage several activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
- Possesses strong writing, oral, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates ability for problem solving and understands basic problem-solving concepts.
Cover Letter & Resume
Reference Item #149945-NY HELPS-State Program Examiner 1 (Albany) on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter and resume as there are educational requirements for this position.