Associate Management Auditor

Job Description and Duties The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is recruiting to fill an Associate Management Auditor position in the Compliance, Audit, and Accountability Bureau. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position is located at POST headquarters in West Sacramento, CA. The office is located in a two-story building with a business park setting. Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position. This position is Hybrid and may be eligible for telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is a small, friendly, state agency located in West Sacramento with easy freeway access and plenty of FREE parking. For more information about the Commission on POST, please visit our website at https://post.ca.gov/ People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Salaries do not reflect the 2025 PLP pay reduction. Information on recent changes to the Memorandum of Understanding can be found here: Bargaining / Contracts - CalHR. Special Requirements A fingerprint check is required. A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR STATE APPLICATION. IF THE SOQ IS NOT SUBMITTED THE APPLICANT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. THE SOQ SHOULD BE TYPED ON 8 1/2 X 11 PAPER USING 12-POINT ARIAL FONT, INCLUDING THE APPLICANT'S FULL NAME AND DATE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. IT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 1 PAGE IN LENGTH

• Describe a specific internal audit or compliance engagement you planned and executed. Detail how you identified a significant control weakness, formulated actionable recommendations, and communicated the results to management.
• Describe your experience using data testing methods, analytical reviews, or spreadsheet tools (e.g., advanced Excel functions) to analyze a dataset, population, or process. How did your analysis support the audit conclusion or uncover a trend? Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of professional auditing standards (e.g., GAGAS/Yellow Book, Global Internal Audit Standards/Red Book).
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex internal audits.
• Proficiency in analytical review, data testing methods, and spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to prepare clear, well-supported audit workpapers in accordance with quality assurance standards.
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting objective audit findings and root-cause analyses.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including experience conducting interviews and presenting findings to program managers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments within deadlines.

Benefits

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx Application Process Please note: If you are having trouble submitting your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources contact listed on this advertisement. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.