Title: Auditor - Internal: Central Administration - #00711

State Role Title: Auditor I

Hiring Range: $51,681 - $80,624

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Only - A

Job Duties

The mission of the Internal Audit Unit is to provide independent, risk-based, and objective assurance as well as advisory (consulting) services designed to add value and improve the Department of Corrections' operations. The Unit helps the Organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

To perform professional internal audits by assisting with planning and conducting audits of the DOCs’ environment. The primary work products are comprehensive audit working papers and final audit reports. Audits performed include operational, compliance, financial, and other audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of operations and related internal controls within the DOC. Duties may include completing elements of audits or special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in accounting, auditing/assurance services, information systems, or risk management. Knowledge of the audit process, audit standards and practices, and IT concepts and principles. Knowledge of federal, state, and DOC laws, rules, regulations, and compliance issues. Excellent oral and written skills. Skill in using advanced personal computer applications such as spreadsheets, database packages, office automation software, the Internet, and other software required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Ability to perform comprehensive, and at times complex, financial, compliance, and operational audits. Ability to utilize DOC information systems to design and perform audit work. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of management, to include Executive Management, Wardens, Superintendents, Chiefs, and individuals of other Commonwealth and Federal entities. Strong commitment to ethics; self-motivated with a desire to learn and deploy new audit techniques; exhibits professional judgment. Stays current on industry practices; proactive in evaluating and solving problems; successfully organizes assigned audit and project work to meet objectives and deadlines; establishes an effective working relationship with the auditee and enlists their cooperation. Actively maintains continued growth and improvement regarding the requirements of the position; continuous emphasis on improving service and value. Excellent communicator capable of communicating audit needs clearly; anticipates the needs of others; develops effective means to convey oral and written thoughts; effectively manages conflict; uses tact when dealing with uncooperative and sensitive individuals.

Additional Considerations

Possession of, or progression towards relevant, professional certification (ex. CIA, CISA, CPA).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.