Special Assistant to the Director

The Department of the Auditor General (DAG) is seeking a highly organized and detailed-oriented individual to join the department's Bureau of Fire Relief Audits as a Special Assistant to the Director. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness and provides excellent health, savings and retirement benefits. The biggest benefit of all is the positive impact you will create when you join our team's mission to make Pennsylvania stronger by improving government accountability, transparency, and the effective use of taxpayer dollars!

As a Special Assistant to the Director within the Bureau of Fire Relief Audits, you will provide technical support to the bureau Director and Assistant Director through a combination of project management, writing and editing, research, report development and monitoring, and quantitative and qualitative analysis of operational activities. You will also facilitate and coordinate operational activities such as briefing and training materials, proofing, recommending operational changes and improvements, and facilitating internal and external communication.

Specific duties will entail:

• Maintaining expertise in audit-related policy and program information.

• Performing maintenance and revisions of audit report templates, files, and all separate Word and Excel documents.

• Performing maintenance and revisions of the workpaper (WP) template and sending out file updates to staff.

• Designing and implementing an operational production reporting program to support the Director and Assistant Director in overseeing bureau operations.

• Coordinating and assisting in the maintenance and revisions of bureau policies and procedures.

• Assisting the Assistant Director with audit plan processes, as directed.

• Preparing PowerPoints needed for training and other speaking engagements, as directed.

• Assisting in the development and presentation of trainings.

• Preparing audit-related correspondence, as needed, at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director.

• Assisting, as directed, in the review of audit reports to ensure audits are conducted in accordance with department audit manual and bureau policies and procedures.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Occasional travel to auditee sites is required.
• Telework: This position is home headquartered. You will be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Degree from accredited college or university with at least 12 credits in accounting/auditing; or
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• At least five years of auditing experience.
• Managerial experience
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include transcripts and a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Department of the Auditor General is committed to policies providing equal opportunity for everyone. Accordingly, all employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. In addition, department employees are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits any form of harassment, including sexual harassment.

The Department of the Auditor General's DEI program includes recruitment efforts focused on attracting a diverse population of qualified candidates. We are invested in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where both our present and prospective employees may be authentic. We are dedicated to ensuring our internship and employment opportunities are accessible to all aspiring professionals within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.