Internal Auditor

The Office of Compliance conducts work on behalf of CDPH related to the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, investigations of allegations related to workplace violence, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, denials of reasonable accommodations and whistleblower. Workload also includes internal audits, grant compliance reviews for CDPH subrecipients, enterprise risk and compliance management activities, and serving as a liaison for all external audit entities.

The Associate Management Auditor (AMA) supports the department’s mission and strategic plan by using a value-added, risk-based approach to independently examine, evaluate, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.

As a valued member of CDPH’s Office of Compliance, under the general direction of a Staff Management Auditor, the AMA conducts financial, compliance and/or performance audits at the full journey-level, requiring independence and proficiency in the application of accounting principles and internal auditing standards. Applying federal and state laws, regulations, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and best practices, the AMA promotes organizational improvement by providing audits and services focused on quality, compliance, and reasonable assurances that CDPH will achieve its business objectives. The AMA may work with a team and/or lead lower-level staff on more difficult and complex audit assignments. As an advisor, the AMA also participates in annual audit planning and offers insights on risks, fraud, effective practices, and efficiency recommendations.

The Office of Compliance offers many training and development opportunities to further its auditors’ skills. We empower our employees to balance their life and work responsibilities by offering a hybrid work model. To accommodate work flexibility, the candidate will live a commutable distance to our downtown Sacramento headquarters office adjacent to the California State Capitol.

Occasional statewide travel, up to 10% including overnight stays, may be required to conduct audit fieldwork at department facilities and field offices. Travel requires maintaining a California Driver’s License in good standing, and overnight business may require transporting bags up to 25 pounds of equipment such as computers, working papers, etc.

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:

• Experience auditing government program and operations and applying criteria such as Federal Regulations, state laws, and departmental policies and procedures
• Seeks to make a difference and play a key role to ensure CDPH effectively fulfills its mission
• Excellent analytical skills and enjoys applying those skills to a dedicated, supportive team
• Maintains a client-oriented focus and a desire to become a driver for improvement
• Exercises a high degree of initiative
• Effective working independently and in a team setting
• Writes professionally, clearly, and concisely
• Excellent verbal communication skills and listening ability
• Enjoys creating graphics, tables, and charts to strengthen audit reports and better tell a story
• Ability to ensure quality work products are completed timely
• Experience auditing through information technology systems

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.