Job Description and Duties

Cutoff Dates: The first application cutoff will be May 15, 2024 and the second application cutoff will be July 10, 2024.

Current state employees with promotional exam or transfer eligibility are encouraged to apply. Additional hires may be made from this bulletin if positions become available.

What Will You Do?

Our Performance/Policy Evaluations Team

When California legislators learn of weaknesses in state and local government that impact the people they serve, they turn to us for help and guidance. At the direction of the Legislature, our Performance/Policy Evaluators conduct evaluations, discover the facts, publicly report the truth, and recommend changes. The Performance/Policy Evaluations team is dedicated to providing evidence-based, non-partisan and actionable recommendations. Our work not only helps to improve public programs and services for millions of Californians, but also informs the work of legislators as they craft public policy changes to improve government.

As a Performance/Policy Evaluator II (Auditor Evaluator II), you will work on teams to evaluate problems faced by California government and find solutions to some of our State's biggest challenges. You will learn and understand laws and best practices, collect and analyze evidence, trend and visualize data, and develop final public reports that illustrate your findings and recommendations.

Your work will enhance the quality and equity of public programs and services, and will inform legislation impacting generations of Californians. As a Performance/Policy Evaluator, you will communicate extensively with government officials and colleagues, quickly understand and analyze complex processes, thoroughly and accurately document your analyses, think creatively about effective solutions, and effectively communicate your ideas to others.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for participation in the office's hybrid telework program. Work at the alternate work location must be in California and conducted in a space that is ergonomically sound, private, distraction-free, and has safe working conditions to be eligible to telework.

• Work performed in the office is in an air-conditioned high-rise building with elevator access and both natural and artificial lighting.

• Work may require sitting for an extended period of time using a personal computer and the use of standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers or scanners.

• Work may require periodic non-standard work hours and work during weekends to meet workload needs and demands.

• Work may require travel, working away from headquarters and/or long and irregular work hours.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The California State Auditor's Office is not an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AUDITOR EVALUATOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-427135

Position #(s):

339-100-4089-900

Working Title:

Performance/Policy Evaluator II

Classification:

AUDITOR EVALUATOR II

$6,206.00 - $8,851.00

of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Telework Information:

This position is eligible for our hybrid telework program with the option to be remote-centered with required residency anywhere in California.

Who Are We?

We are the independent oversight arm of the California State Legislature and the custodians of California's Whistleblower Hotline. Our mission is to provide objective evaluations and effective solutions that enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of California government for the people it serves. We are trusted to produce unbiased, nonpartisan reports that provide recommendations to solve some of our state's toughest problems.

At the California State Auditor's Office, we believe that our mission to enhance the transparency, accountability, and performance of government also improves the lives of Californians. The many people helping us achieve this mission are the backbone and heart of our organization. We aspire to create a workplace that celebrates their incredible contributions and talents, and embraces their unique perspectives, identities, and values. We seek to develop an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and inspired in their commitment to public service.

Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Any applicant receiving a conditional job offer will be subject to a background check, fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records prior to appointment.

State Auditor's Office employees are excluded from collective bargaining.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California State Auditor's Office

Attn: Human Resources

621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California State Auditor's Office

Human Resources

621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

• Statement of Qualifications - Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the two questions below using specific examples of your education, training and experience. Your responses will help us determine who to interview for the position. Create a document using a word processing application such as Microsoft Word, and limit your response to two pages. We may not consider applications that do not include responses to the questions.

• Describe a specific example of a time when an audit, consulting finding or recommendation (or similar situation) to which you contributed led to impactful change. What was your specific role in uncovering the finding or developing the recommendation? What was the ultimate outcome?

• Tell us why you are interested in joining the California State Auditor's Office.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Who Are You?

• You can follow our core values of integrity, commitment, and leadership.

• You are a current California state government employee with promotional exam or transfer eligibility and/or you satisfy the eligibility requirement(s) listed under 'How Do I Join'.

• You have experience consulting or auditing for government, commercial or public entities, and experience or interest in evaluating the economy and efficiency of government and reviewing and analyzing laws, regulations, and data.

• You are a self-starter with a sense of purpose and are able to work in an independent, nonpartisan office and approach questions objectively without bias.

• You are able to think critically and synthesize data and information into logical, meaningful, and concise conclusions to form sound recommendations.

• You have demonstrated an ability to communicate and listen effectively to a variety of individuals in a collaborative, team environment. You have a high level of emotional intelligence and are eager for constructive feedback and coaching.

• You are willing to occasionally travel to audit sites throughout California to conduct onsite evaluations with your team.

• You have a Bachelor's Degree or higher (any field of study).

Why Should You Join Us?

• We invite you to use your experience to create positive change in government, and to help our team make a difference for generations of Californians.

• We offer a professional, telework-friendly environment and a diverse team of talented colleagues doing rewarding and meaningful work.

• We provide you with ongoing training and development opportunities, bonuses for professional certifications, and strong potential for advancement to supervisor and management levels.

• We safeguard our employees' wellbeing with a progressive, enhanced state benefits package including the option to work remotely anywhere in California.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.auditor.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:

Jennifer Moore

(916) 445-0255

HR@auditor.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Britani Pavoni

(916) 445-0255

HR@auditor.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.