Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyThruway Authority

TitleInternal Auditor 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $50300 to $88747 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 200 Southern Blvd

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12201

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service allocated to a salary grade 12 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4, or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list may be considered for appointment.

NY HELPS Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

The qualifications for Trainee 1 level is a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation. If hired as a trainee 1, you must successfully complete a 2-year traineeship to reach full level SG-18.

The qualifications for the full level SG-18 are a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation AND either two years of professional experience in conducting internal audits; financial statement audits; compliance reviews; or program research, review, and appraisal OR Designation as a Certified Internal Auditor by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Duties Description We are seeking a dedicated individual to assist with our Internal Control Program, Enterprise Risk Management Program, and Policy and Forms functions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, along with experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and/or Enterprise Risk Management.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

· Assist the Internal Control and Risk Manager with the Internal Control Program, Enterprise Risk Management Program, and Policy and Forms functions.
· Assist in the development of training and communication strategies for Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management.
· Collaborate with management in designing and implementing internal controls for new processes.
· Support annual risk assessments and mitigation planning efforts.
· Coordinate internal reviews as needed.
· Collaborate with a team to evaluate the internal control framework of the NYS Thruway Authority, identifying deficiencies and assisting in corrective actions.
· Assist in conducting annual internal control certifications with each Bureau, Office, and/or Division.
· Conduct internal control assessments across various Divisions, Offices, and Bureaus of the NYS Thruway Authority.
· Maintain and update the Authority’s functions, associated vulnerabilities, and corrective actions.
· Aid in the implementation and management of new software or risk assessment programs, including tasks such as data testing, training, administration, and program evaluation.
· Review Internal Audit reports, monitoring significant findings and recommendations to obtain a better understanding of internal controls.
· Develop dashboards containing key performance indicators for use by the Internal Control & Risk Management Bureau and various Authority bureaus.
· Stay abreast of emerging trends in internal control, risk management, and audit methodologies.
· Contribute to developing and executing an enterprise-wide risk assessment process.
· Assist in maintaining communications for the Internal Control Office, including updating intranet sites, drafting Internal Control Articles and Fraud Newsletters, and conducting internal control and fraud-related training sessions.
· Update policies and procedures as necessary.
· Prepare and revise various office reports and memos.
· Assist in enterprise risk management activities, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the organization.
· Occasional travel to other divisions to further understand the organization.
· Perform other duties as directed.


Desired Competencies:
· Three to five years of combined experience in internal controls, enterprise risk management, audits, data analysis, compliance reviews, or program evaluations is preferred.
· Extensive knowledge of NYS Internal Control Standards and COSO Framework.
· Strong analytical and organizational skills, capable of efficiently processing information.
· Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities.
· Effective collaboration skills with personnel at all levels within the organization.
· Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
· Cultivate and maintain working relationships with peers, managers and executives across the organization
· View challenges from not just one, but several, diverse perspectives
· Comprehend the organizations business operations and associated risks
· Focus attention on specific details as well as the “big picture”
· Identify areas for process and efficiency improvement
· Upholds high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
· Demonstrate inquisitiveness, curiosity and a continual willingness to learn
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, SharePoint.
· Sets a positive example for colleagues.

Additional Comments Free onsite parking.

Telecommuting and work hours will be discussed during the interview.


This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 2 CSEA position: Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 sick leave days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Vacation Exchange Program - Between November 15th. and December 31st of each year, employees who have previously earned and accrued vacation credits may elect to receive cash payments in lieu of the use of up to five days of such accrued vacation credits.
Employees who maintain a 35-day vacation accrual balance in the pay period prior to submitting the election form may exchange an additional five days for a total exchange of 10 days of accrued vacation credits.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program, which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 21 credit hours per year. New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Longevity Pay - Employees with five years of satisfactory service at or above the maximum salary of their grade will be eligible to have salary advanced to the First Longevity, 10 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Second Longevity, and 15 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Third Longevity.
Longevity pay has a positive impact on retirement. Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

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

Contact Information

Name Lance

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address CanvassReply@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Blvd

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12201

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.