Senior Program Performance Auditor and Program Performance Auditor I/II - Office of the City Auditor
Senior Program Performance Auditor
The Office of the City Auditor is seeking motivated individuals dedicated to improving government and services to San Jos residents. The City of San Jos Office of the City Auditor is hiring for multiple Performance Auditors. We are recruiting for a Senior Program Performance Auditor or Program Performance Auditor I/II positions to lead or support City Council assigned performance audits of City operations.
Senior Program Performance Auditors typically lead and coordinate all aspects of audits, including identifying areas of inquiry, developing audit programs, overseeing data collection and analysis, preparing audit findings and reports, and directing the work of other auditors to achieve audit objectives.
Program Performance Auditor I/IIs typically serve as audit team members. They analyze complex operations, financial and organizational issues, evaluate alternatives, develop fact-based findings and recommendations to improve City services.
Audit subjects vary widely and may include public safety, parks and libraries, community and economic development, and other City programs.
It is required for candidates to attach a cover letter and resume to their application.
Minimum Qualifications
Program Performance Auditor I
Bachelor's Degree. The Program Performance Auditor I position is an entry level position.
Program Performance Auditor II
Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of relevant experience in performance auditing.
Senior Program Performance Auditor
Bachelor's Degree. A Master's Degree or professional certification is preferred. Senior Program Performance Auditors generally require five (5) years of performance auditing experience.
Other Qualifications
- Knowledge of government programs and operations and Government Auditing Standards.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, writing, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Salaries and Benefits
Annual salary and placement commensurate with experience:
Senior Program Performance Auditor: $135,902 to $178,973
Program Performance Auditor II: $110,745 to $145,887
Program Performance Auditor I: $93,386 to $123,014
We offer comprehensive health, benefit, and retirement packages, and generous leave offerings including four weeks of paid annual leave, additional paid sick leave, and 15 paid City holidays. This position is part of the City's unclassified management unit which provides $2,000 annually for professional development.
Additional Information
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
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