ANNOUNCEMENT AMENDED TO ADD CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is an Employment Register Announcement.  Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis but the announcement may close at any time.  Completing the Supplemental Questionnaire is required.  The names of candidates who meet the required education and experience standards will be placed on an employment register for one year.  Candidates not selected during this one year period may request that their eligibility be extended or reapply when their name is removed from the register.

Position Description:
Under general direction, assigns and directs the activities of auditors.  Supervises the planning, organization and conduct of financial/forensic, compliance, investigative and performance audits, program evaluations and analytical activities to study, analyze and review policies, management and operations of governmental agencies, vendors, contractors and other parties that do business with the City and County of San Francisco; and performs related research and duties as assigned.  All positions are in the Controller's Office only.

The Auditor III plans, organizes, and directs the work of staff in the following:

• Auditing and investigating a wide variety of programs, functions, processes, and activities of city departments and contracts to evaluate their efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and legal compliance.
• Audit surveys, including researching legal mandates and other background information, determining needs of key stakeholders, identifying potential risk areas, understanding relevant internal controls, and identifying potential sources of evidence under general direction.
• Audit entrance and exit conferences and periodic meetings with department management to inform them of audit results.
• Interviewing department and program management and staff to obtain information.
•  Developing audit scope and objectives and preparing detailed audit programs, time budgets, and milestone dates.
• Audit fieldwork, including collecting, analyzing, and documenting audit evidence as it relates to the audit objectives.
• Reconstructing records and data that may have been destroyed or falsified.
• Reviewing internal controls.
• Developing audit findings and recommendations that are fully supported by analysis.
• Reviewing team members’ work for completeness, technical accuracy, organization, content, tone, and grammatical accuracy.
• Preparing and reviewing written audit reports that effectively communicate the audit results.
• Preparing and presenting audit results at public hearings and to a variety of audiences.
• Providing input into annual audit work plan to identify audit risks and priorities.
• Receiving and entering complaints for investigation from the whistleblower/complaints hotline and website.
• Developing scope of work for and monitoring consultant contracts.
• Audit follow-up activities.  

Individually, the Auditor III participates in:

• Maintaining close contact with audit director regarding project progress and problems; appropriate involvement in project oversight and decision-making/problem solving.
• Supervising, training, and evaluating Auditor I/II and clerical/administrative support staff; managing staff performance.  Encouraging team members to challenge themselves and actively contribute to team effort.  Providing input to performance evaluations of team members.
• Maintaining the appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Maintaining professional proficiency through continuing professional education and participating in professional associations.
• Performing all assignments in accordance with the office policies and/or Government Auditing Standards, as appropriate.
• Recommending/developing operational changes for the City Services Auditor division.
• Performing related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, in business or public administration, accounting, finance, statistics, the social sciences, English, or a related field; AND 
2. Four (4) years of verifiable professional auditing or related analytical experience; strong understanding of local government operations; demonstrated expertise in government auditing standards and auditing principles and practices.
Substitution: A master’s degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, statistics, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Note: Professional certifications (Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor) are highly desirable.

Conditions of Employment

All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions must be able to maintain their professional competence through continuing professional education (CPE). 

How to Apply

Applications for this register will be received on a continuous basis.  Applications must be filed through the online process (see instructions below).  Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, for use by the public to file a City job application (if no other internet link is accessible).  The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

* Visit http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/images/default.asp to begin the application process
* Click and select REG-1686-054702
* Click on “Apply”, read the instructions and "agree to the terms of use" 
* Click on “I am a New User” if you have not previously registered, or on “I have Registered Previously”
* Follow the instructions given on the screen
If you have any questions regarding this register or application process, please contact the exam analyst Vicente Centeno at (415) 554-7506, email: vicente.centeno@sfgov.org.
 
Verification of Education and/or Experience
 
Verification of education and/or experience may be required at a later date.  City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed.  Credit for experience obtained outside the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules.  Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience.  When requested, a copy of a diploma showing major or transcript showing coursework must be submitted to verify the education requirement.  When requested, verification of qualifying experience must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employer's authorized representative.  Failure to provide the required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.  Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain.   The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained.  Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Selection Procedures

Information provided by the candidate in the Job Application and Supplemental Questionnaire will be assessed to determine his/her education, training and experience as they relate to job-related knowledge, skills and abilities, which may include knowledge of generally accepted government accounting principles;  Ability to design audit or program evaluation procedures, conduct comprehensive research, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations, use personal computer applications; written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills.

All candidates who meet the required education and experience standards will be ranked and placed on the employment register for referral to the hiring Division.  The Referral Rule for this register will be Rule of the List.  The Controller's Office will conduct further selection processes to make final hiring decisions.  Applicants selected for hire will be placed on an eligible list for permanent appointment to that Division.

The eligibility period on the register for successful candidates will be twelve (12) months.  Candidates on the employment register may reapply when their period of eligibility has expired.  Qualified applicants who choose to reapply after their period of eligibility has expired may request retention of their previous score and rank from the employment register in lieu of filing a new application and supplemental questionnaire.

 Notes:
1.   Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfdhr_page.asp?id=46205   Copies of this information can also be obtained at 1 South Van Ness, 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103.  The Important Employment Information is a part of this announcement.
2. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this selection process MUST contact the examination analyst by telephone at (415) 554-7506, or e-mail at vicente.centeno@sfgov.org, or if hearing impaired, at (415) 554-6138 (TDD), or in writing to Controller’s Office, Room 488, City Hall, San Francisco, CA 94102, as soon as possible.
3.   In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons entering City and County employment will be required to prove their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
4.   Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted.  Submitted documents become a permanent part of the exam record and will not be returned.  The hiring Division may require applicants to present additional documents at the time of appointment.

Micki Callahan, Human Resources Director
Department of Human Resources
Announcement#: REG-1805-054702
Date Issued:  April 25, 2008
Team: CON/VC (415) 554-7506