Public Service Administrator - OPT. 2 - Internal AUDIT

Public Service Administrator- Opt. 2- Internal Audit

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

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Position Overview

Under administrative direction and determination of the Chief Internal Auditor, under the Office of the Director, serves as Internal Audit in Charge on various complex, routine and non-routine audits; assigns audit segments to team members and explains the assignment's relationship to overall audit objectives; conducts entrance conferences, meeting with division liaisons and other agency personnel to discuss details, duration, and scope of the audit; monitors the performance of audit team members, evaluating the method and substance of the audit. Submits and discusses with Chief Internal Auditor workpapers, preliminary drafts, auditing findings and recommendations; prepares correspondence for distribution of report(s) and maintains audit file pending the auditee responses and finalizing of the audit report; receives, compiles and analyzes audit project reports from team member(s); confers with the Chief Internal Auditor during the course of the audit, regarding any changes in audit emphasis, problems that may have arisen, and the progress of the audit. Reviews agency program operations and records for completeness and accuracy; plans audit, documents agency control structure for efficiency and effectiveness, assesses program risks, and develops audit programs for area under audit; reviews, interprets, and tests compliance with applicable federal and/or state law, rules, regulations, generally accepted standards and principles, and agency policies and procedures for the area under audit; reviews and ensures audit workpapers adheres to professional auditing standards and Office policies and procedures; drafts and reviews final audit findings and develops audit reports; conducts and/or attends exit conferences to discuss the audit findings with division liaisons and other agency personnel; prepares for and attends meetings throughout the duration of the audit; prepares workpapers, supporting materials, and preliminary audit findings for review by the Chief Internal Auditor; provides guidance and on-the-job training to staff; counsels staff regarding work performance; reassigns staff to meet day to day operating needs; establishes annual goals and objectives; adjusts first level grievances; based on risk assessment assists in the development of the Annual Audit Plan to include staff allocations; establishes priorities of audit assignment, establishes times of completion and submits to Chief Internal Auditor quarterly updates of status of implementation regarding the Annual Audit Plan.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Internal Audit in Charge.
• Develops, plans, directs, and monitors audit projects.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Assists the Chief Internal Auditor in the development of the agency annual Risk Assessment, including audit risk priorities, and audit staff capabilities.
• Continues education through formal and in-house training. Works with Chief Internal Auditor to provide on-the-job training specific to the needs of the Office.
• Assists the Chief Internal Auditor in adopting audit techniques, policy concepts within the framework of statutory requirements, standards, policies and procedures, and suggests changes to the Office policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business management, or public administration, with course work in auditing, accounting, business management, economics, computer science or related subjects.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience supervising in a public or private sector auditing office in auditing a body of government, either State or local units of government.
• Of the three (3) years' experience, two (2) years must be in developing an internal audit work program, independently and/or as an Auditor in Charge, including audit objectives, the scope of the audit, and the necessary tests to be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers five (5) years of professional supervisory experience in auditing.
• Prefers a Certified Public Accountant certificate or license.
• Prefers a Certified Information Systems Auditor certificate.
• Prefers a Certified Internal Auditor certificate.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience using automated auditing software programs.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using accounting software programs including the Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience auditing in a state government agency.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience evaluating internal controls to determine strength and weaknesses of the system.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing clear, concise, and complete internal audit reports, including findings, supporting documentation and recommendations.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing for, attending, and conducting entrance conferences to outline audits with auditee personnel.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid, appropriate driver's license and the ability travel extensively statewide, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis
• Requires ability to pass the ISP background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.