TJJD - Internal Auditor IV - Senior Internal Auditor - (AUS) - 41293 (00041293) Organization: TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: Austin Central Office George H.W. Bush Building, Suite 13.1400 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin 78701

Job: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 1203

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 24

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,167.00 - 5,444.75 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Apr 2, 2024, 2:22:13 PM

Closing Date: Ongoing

Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttps://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)

Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)

Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)

Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00041293&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The TJJD Internal Audit Division evaluates and assesses agency functions and new or changing services, processes, and operations. In addition, Internal Audit consults with management to advise and assist them in ensuring adequate design and internal controls are built into processes, coordinating external audit activities, and following-up on recommendations issued as a result of audit work.

Performs advanced (senior-level) internal auditing work involving conducting, planning, scheduling, and coordinating complex to highly complex or large-scale performance, financial, and compliance audits of the agency’s departments, programs, and contractors; provides recommendations to improve the agency’s systems and service deliveries; contributes to the overall accountability within the agency; and collaborates with the agency’s chief internal auditor and deputy chief internal auditor in the development and implementation of the agency’s annual audit plan. Assists with the professional development of the department’s auditors, which may involve planning and assigning their work, providing guidance and assistance, reviewing audit working papers and reports, and providing input to their performance reviews.

Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborates with the chief internal auditor and the deputy chief internal auditor in the development and implementation of the annual audit plan and departmental procedures and controls.

Oversees and/or develops audit scopes, programs, objectives, project procedures, and deliverables.

Performs internal audits that are complex to highly complex in nature or large in scale and/or oversees others who perform audits including coordinating resources, assignments, and audit activities; ensures the accomplishment of audit objectives; utilizes a variety of data analysis techniques to develop valid conclusions from audit evidence; and conducts post-audit assessments.

Reviews audit working papers and reports for completeness, compliance with standards, uniformity in method, and adherence to statutes, departmental rulings, and legal decisions; and ensures staff adequately document the objectives, methodologies, scope, results, and supporting evidence for conclusions.

Oversees and/or examines and analyzes management operations, internal control structures and systems, and accounting records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal regulations; and provides technical advice on the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and non-compliance.

Recommends and advises management regarding changes in business processes, information systems, and accounting or management procedures.

Acts as a departmental representative, at the direction of the chief internal auditor, on agency task forces and/or agency-wide initiatives; collaborates with management staff in meeting established objectives and goals; and shares information, identifies concerns and trends, and recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance operations.

Collaborates with management staff to promote ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, a positive working environment, and professional development; and provides feedback to team members and provides input into performance reviews as requested.

Assists with training lead auditors on project management techniques, conducting and overseeing audit work, and ensuring compliance with standards, and managing priorities; and assists with coaching staff in audit standards, department policies, and in appropriate business writing and presentation skills.

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree. Certification as a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Five (5) years of full-time wage earning experience that may be any combination of auditing, accounting, budget or other financial operations, evaluating financial systems, or evaluating program(s) effectiveness, efficiency, or compliance. Two (2) years of the required experience must involve acting as an audit team lead for Internal or External Audit.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged sitting

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Generally accepted government auditing standards.
International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Accounting and auditing methods and systems.
Management theory and program evaluation methods.
Business practices, business law, and governmental laws applicable to the field of auditing.
Computer technology principles, terminology, and automated systems.

Skilled in:

Use of computers and associated software applications.
Use of electronic working paper applications.
Sampling techniques.
Numerical analysis.

Ability to:

Compose clear and concise audit reports.
Accurately complete and assemble audit working papers.
Gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information.
Conduct field investigations, collect data, and prepare analytical reports.
Develop and apply audit programs to evaluate operating procedures and management practices.
Evaluate accounting systems for accuracy and legal conformance.
Evaluate management operating systems and procedures for adequate internal control, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
Process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others, as applicable.
Lead and coordinate work assignments of others engaged in many different tasks.
Work in excess of 40 hours per work week and travel.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Accounting, Auditing, and Finance MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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