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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/29/16

Applications Due07/13/16

Vacancy ID31130

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleState Program Examiner 1

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $41993 to $52293 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the Decentralized State Program Examiner Trainee 1 or Trainee 2 list or be a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law OR

Must be eligible for transfer to the State Program Examiner 1 title under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

To be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title allocated to grade 16 or higher.

To be eligible to transfer under Section 70.4 to a State Program Examiner Trainee 1 a candidate must:
• Have one year of permanent, competitive service allocated to grade 12 or higher,
• Meet the open competitive minimum qualifications of the position, and
• Have standing on the open competitive decentralized exam list #20-722.

Duties Description Audit of State Agencies, Programs and Authorities
• Analyzing areas for audit and helping establish scope and areas of risk.
• Suggesting approaches for addressing risk.
• Evaluating systems and procedures relating to audit areas for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and contract terms.
• Examining and evaluating internal controls.
• Evaluating agency programs and operating practices for efficiency and effectiveness in meeting agency and legislative goals and priorities.
• Examining transactions to determine whether they are bona fide and free from fraud, waste and other abuse.
• Using computer-assisted auditing tools and techniques across various platforms to meet audit objectives
• Preparing audit working papers and preliminary audit findings.
• Discussing findings with auditee representatives, and participating in exit and entrance conferences.

Special Projects
• Assessing program risks for planning potential audits.
• Working on special projects or audit research efforts.
• Assisting in a variety of other areas supporting the audit work.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies
• Audit Concept – Candidate must: understand and embrace the concept of skepticism; embrace team concepts; be detail oriented; and show aptitude for organizing and analyzing data. Prior experience in auditing or with audit-related concepts is a plus.
• Communication – Candidate must: listen effectively; effectively answer questions; speak in a positive, professional tone; confidently speak about accomplishments/likes/dislikes/frustrations; and demonstrate ability to problem solve effectively.
• Leadership – Candidate must: demonstrate ability to overcome obstacles; willingly take on challenges and effect change; demonstrate ability for problem solving; understand basic problem solving concepts; understand own role/responsibility within a team.
• Self- Development – Candidate must be: receptive to improvement opportunities; enthusiastic about training opportunities; interested in career growth; and able to learn quickly from mistakes
• Technology – Candidate must: display an aptitude for computer fundamentals; appear familiar with Microsoft applications and Internet resources; and adapt well to technological change
• Work Ethic – Candidate must appear energetic and enthusiastic, interested in this particular position and not just a “state” job, professional and intelligent. Candidate must effectively articulate life goals and goals in line with the auditing position and demonstrate initiative.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jackie Carter

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street 110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than July 13, 2016. Please reference Item # 01488– GOER-JDC when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.

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