INTERNAL AUDITOR I

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

 

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates. 

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Maryland State Police

Inspection and Compliance Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD  21208

To conduct audits and compliance inspections within the Department, or on outside agencies as directed by the Secretary, according to established audit standards and guidelines. Assist the Internal Auditor Program Supervisor with conducting research and analysis for corrective actions to be taken on each finding of non-compliance in an Office of Legislative Auditors (OLA) audit. In addition, assist the Internal Auditor Program Supervisor with the day to day operation of the Inspection and Compliance division.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency and program results;
• Performs audit tests and identifies material exceptions to generally accepted accounting principles and material non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures and policies;
• Reviews and analyzes financial and operational transactions, ensures accuracy, consistency, and completeness when documenting, recording and reporting facts;
• Conducts or participates in discussions with personnel to verify facts and obtain explanations of and reasons for apparent deficiencies;
• Prepares tables and charts, financial summaries, schedules, workflow charts, staffing patterns and other charts and/or reports;
• Evaluates he adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls;
• Prepares work papers to document audit findings;
• Recommends means to correct unsatisfactory conditions and to improve operations;
• Conducts post audits to determine if corrective action has been taken;
• Performs special audits and investigations;
• Assists in planning audit methods and tests to be carried out; and
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Internal Auditor Program Supervisor

Please note that failure to include clear and specific information on your application (with supporting documentation) regarding the minimum qualifications may result in disqualification.

Education:  A Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience:  One year of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.

Notes:

1. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• 2+ years of auditing experience
• Government auditing experience (preferably State of MD)

Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualification(s).

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which may require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for position in this classification may be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

 

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel

tiffany.hazel@maryland.gov

 

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4420.

 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.