INTERNAL AUDITOR PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

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Department of Human Services

Office of the Inspector General

1525 N. Calvert Street, 7th Floor

Baltimore, MD  21202

This position is a direct report to the Assistant Inspector General and is a member of the Internal Audit Division Leadership Team. As such, this position is responsible for leadership and involvement in designing, managing, and directing the External Audit and Corrective Action Implementation Division. This position oversees the audit findings reduction process which includes performing corrective action follow-up audits/reviews, consulting with DHS (Department of Human Services) Administrations and the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS), as well as performing various analyses in an effort to understand the cause of audit findings. This position also provides leadership over the coordination of both Federal and State legislative audits and reviews. This includes serving as the liaison between the Department and external auditors, coordinating meetings as well as providing consulting services to ensure the adequacy of the Department's responses to related audit findings. This position also serves as the point of contact to satisfy external requests related to DHS external audits and related corrective actions.

Setting strategic direction and establishing audit workload plans. Determining the requirements and expectations of audit customers. Effectively using data and information supporting audit activities. Developing and utilizing the audit workforce to its full potential. Updating policy and improving processes to achieve better audit performance Achieving audit performance measures in agreed-upon areas.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. 

Education:  Possession of 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:  Five years 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. 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 may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing 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.

LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention: Betty Ketterman

311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 142

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.

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

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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