ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

Caltrans---Ca-Dept.-of-Transportatio; California; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California - Department of Transportation is seeking an Associate Management Auditor to lead risk-based audits and consulting engagements. You will support internal audit activities, review controls, and assist with external audit coordination.

Position located in Sacramento with potential telework options. Final filing date is November 5, 2026, and eligibility may depend on state examination lists. Salary ranges from $6,646 to $8,740 per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in writing, reviewing, and editing documents.
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in organizing files and information.
• Experience in working on multiple assignments - prioritizing.
• Experience in working in a team setting or groups.
• Experience in evaluating internal controls.
• Experience in reviewing government regulations and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits/attestation/consulting engagements and provide support.
• Engage with external auditing functions and facilitate engagements as needed.
• Work under general direction to apply audit standards and deliverments.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Posting:Associate Management Auditor

Department of Transportation

JC-536763 -

JC-536763 - Associate Management Auditor
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Will consider Staff Services Management Auditor. Under the general direction of the Staff Management Auditor, the Associate Management Auditor exercises independence and proficiency in performing risk-based audits/attestation/consulting engagements within the Department and providing support and engagement facilitation with external auditing functions. Specific duties include but will not be limited to the following duties described below.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the AssociateManagement Auditorexam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

PARF#22-27-0099 JC#536763

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at1120 N Street Sacramento 95814.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
• STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR $6,646.00 - $8,740.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education,training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement andqualify the applicant for the position.Please include 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes yourexperience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and coverletters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include andcomplete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. As an auditor in the Internal Audits Office, you will occasionally work as part of a team. Describe a challenge you faced with your most recent group or team project, include how you helped the team overcome the challenge to meet expectations and deadlines.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment.Applicants with foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency reportevaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign courseworkis equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies : https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in writing, reviewing, and editing documents.
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience in organizing files and information.
• Experience in working on multiple assignments - prioritizing.
• Experience in working in a team setting or groups.
• Experience in evaluating internal controls.
• Experience in reviewing government regulations and contracts.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Karlee Wootan
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Gerald Lee
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-536763), PARF# 22-27-0099and title of the position (Associate Management Auditor) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.