Systems Specialist (Auditor Iii) - Division Of Gaming

Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

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Description of Job

The professional in this position exists to assist with the review of new technology and to provide expertise in completing systems audits, field trials and to assess regulatory impact of evolving systems-related technologies with the gaming laws, regulations and internal control minimum procedures.

Gaming System Technical Review

• Reviews and provides write-ups as required on new and existing technology and systems.

• Leads or is a contributing member of field trials on new technology and systems.

• Establishes initial and periodic system audit/review plans as required by manager.

• Performs initial and ongoing system audits/reviews of licensees. Within established limits, uses reasoning and best judgment to individualize technical audit/review plans to effectively meet system objectives.

• Performs technical audit/review steps based on an expert level understanding of technology as outlined in the systems audit/review-plan.

• Interviewing, gathering and analyzing complicated technical data, in order to determine noncompliance with rules, regulations, and internal controls (ICMP). Based on specific circumstances arising during the system audit/review, may formulate or recommend remediation steps to bring the licensee into compliance.

• May include analytical review of systems applications or associated equipment being used by the licensee.

Emerging Systems Technology

• Participates as a member of the Systems and Machine Approval Committee (SMAC); assesses regulatory impact of submissions of new systems-related technologies for approval; maintains communication with SMAC members, independent testing laboratories, and system manufacturers; reviews for approval independent testing laboratories gaming systems test scripts and test plans to ensure compliance with gaming rules and regulations; exchanges and collects information with regulators from other gaming jurisdictions to understand other methods of addressing new technologies; maintains and pursues technical competency in systems technology.

• Evaluates regulatory impact of ever-changing and complex technologies on existing regulations. Uses judgment in determining whether new technologies can work under the current regulatory framework or new regulatory framework will need to be developed.

• Monitors new and proposed gaming systems and technology such as gaming applications including accounting functions, server virtualization, promotional and marketing systems, ticketing systems, bonusing systems, and cashless systems, wireless systems, cloud technology; creates technical standards and regulations to address systems and new technology.

ICMP Development

• Serves as technical lead and participates as a team member within the technical systems group to assess the regulatory impact of evolving technologies as it relates to systems.

• Networks with other jurisdictions, systems manufacturers, test labs, etc., to gain and apply knowledge of pending technological innovations. Leads and assists in the development of ICMPs and rules and regulations as appropriate.

• Provides guidance on ICMP (Internal Control Minimum Procedure) to educate licensees on internal control requirements and clarifies the Division's position on regulations, and ICMP.

Field Trials

• Participates as a lead member and as an individual contributor within the systems group to develop and conduct technical field trials on gaming systems and related technology.

• In performing field trials with the licensee determines compliance with Colorado Gaming Regulations and ICMP from documentation, observations, and interviews.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

H8D4XX AUDITOR III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related field as determined by the Department.

AND

Three years of professional experience in system or IT operations audit.

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional appropriate education in Computer Information Systems will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for the degree requirement and one year of the required experience.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing and able to travel to Central City, Black Hawk and/or Cripple Creek as needed.

• Applications will not be accepted from persons who own property in the city limits of Central City, Black Hawk or Cripple Creek in accordance with 12-47.1-401 C.R.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), sound judgment, analytical/problem solving skills, effective team leadership and customer service.

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or other relevant designation.

• Professional systems and IT operations auditing experience in a regulatory environment.

• More than the required amount of experience in performing technical compliance reviews.

• Familiarity with and best practices and security in a business or technical environment.

• Experience developing and maintaining large databases.

• Experience administrating or engineering networks, cloud technology, business applications.

DOR Required Skills and Competencies:

Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.

Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue:

1.As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

2.Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.

Applicant Checklist:

Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".

Work history must be documented in detail under the experience portion of application-"see resume" will not be accepted.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)

2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)

Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:

Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.

• Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)

The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at jacqueline.brown-tremble@state.co.us

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

How to apply:

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to DOR_talentacquisition@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Department Contact Information:

Anita McEachern, HR Analyst at anita.mceachern@state.co.us

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.