Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Audit Office is recruiting to fill one (1) General Auditor III, shall consider General Auditor II and Auditor I, position located in Sacramento.

Under the direction of the Staff Management Auditor (SMA), the incumbent will perform, direct, and lead the complex auditing programs for CDFA. The complex auditing programs include the audit of the District Agricultural Associations (DAA). Given the nature of the Audit program, the incumbent is required to exercise the highest degree of initiative, independence, and integrity as errors in the incumbent's work could adversely affect the Department.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead and perform the more complex and difficult financial, compliance, and investigative audits of the District Agricultural Associations (DAAs), industry, and Department programs. These audits may have sensitive media and/or public attention and involve numerous financial accounts. These audits require the highest level of technical expertise.

• Apply extensive knowledge and understanding of all accounting systems; electronic and manual data processing systems, and an understanding of the investigative techniques and the applicable laws, regulations, and codes; accounting standards such as, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), as well as government laws, rules, and regulations.

• Plan scope and procedures for audits/field investigations and performs risk analyses to determine means of verification and amount of testing necessary. Support the audit and field investigations with well-documented working papers.

• Interact with a variety of individuals in stressful situations in all types and sizes of organizations and at all levels within the Department. This includes Boards of Directors, district attorneys offices, Chief Executive Officers, Departments legal counsel, management staff, and support personnel.

• Maintain cordial professional working relationships with all contacts.

• Write clear and concise audit and special reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

• Write correspondence explaining provisions and application of government rules and regulations discussing audit procedures, findings, and recommendations with the organizations and Department personnel.

• Develop and modifies audit programs of the local fairs and industry; prepare, review, and revise audit reports prepared by auditors.

• Verify the accuracy of audit findings and recommendations with audit work papers.

• Advise management on difficult audit problems and procedures, and on application of government rules and regulations.

• Review audit reports and working papers for uniform application of government rules and regulations, Department policy, adequacy of audit procedures and investigative techniques and conformance with the accounting standards. Ensure the audit findings and recommendations are reasonable and properly documented.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed approximately 65% of the time in the office environment; and approximately 35% of the time in the field or other locations. The office environment is equipped with standard office equipment: desk, chair, filing cabinets, phone with voicemail, and a computer with various software.

Travel up to 35% of the time to various locations throughout the State and possibility of out-of-state travel may be necessary to perform audits; may include overnight travel by various modes of transportation.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• GENERAL AUDITOR III
• AUDITOR I
• GENERAL AUDITOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-428993

Position #(s):

014-026-4285-982

Working Title:

General Auditor III

Classification:

GENERAL AUDITOR III

$6,264.00 - $8,238.00

Shall Consider:

AUDITOR I

$4,012.00 - $5,279.00

GENERAL AUDITOR II

$5,211.00 - $6,851.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Audit Office performs internal and external auditing for the California Department of Food and Agriculture. This position is responsible for performing various types of audits and audit services on behalf of the CDFA's Executive Office, divisions, and programs in order to accomplish a variety of audit objectives. The various types of audits performed by the Audit Office include audits of various state entities, counties, local government organizations, and not-for-profit organizations. In addition, the position will be responsible for conducting financial statement audits that also qualify for experience in obtaining a CPA license.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Form 700 -

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within thirty (30) days of appointment, on an annual basis, and upon vacating the position. The incumbent must complete an Ethics orientation training course within six months of assuming a Form 700 covered position, and every two (2) years thereafter, by December 31 of each numbered year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-428993

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Food & Agriculture

Human Resource Branch JC-428993

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-428993

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Paige Terry

(916) 900-5026

paige.terry@cdfa.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:

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 654-1005

Civil_Rights@cdfa.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.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.

Additional Information

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.

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.