Audit and Compliance Analyst

New-York-City-Department-of-Sanitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Sanitation is seeking an Audit and Compliance Analyst to join the Bureau of Commercial Waste. The role focuses on audits and reviews related to the Commercial Waste Zone program; site visits may be required.

Responsibilities include developing audit plans, preparing workpapers, and collaborating with other units to ensure professional operations and timely corrective actions. A master’s or equivalent combination is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, or related fields; or a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.
• A combination of education and experience as described in the minimum qualifications; college education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the auditee's compliance with contract terms, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in surveys and research for audits, reviews or projects.
• Develop and complete plans detailing audit procedures.
• Prepare workpapers reflecting audit activities and findings.
• Collaborate with units to ensure professional operations.
• Assist in corrective action plans and status updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Time management

Program metrics interpretation

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance/business/public administration/related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years professional experience in budget/finance/administration

Associate degree + 4 years professional experience

High school diploma + 6 years professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. Under Local Law 199 of 2019, the Department of Sanitation is required to implement a program known as Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ), which transfers the regulation of private waste haulers to the Department of Sanitation.

DSNY is seeking an Audit and Compliance Analyst to join the Bureau of Commercial Waste. The successful candidate will conduct audits and other reviews related to the Department's Commercial Waste Zone program. When warranted, site visits may be required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assess the auditee's compliance with Commercial Waste Carter contract terms, laws, rules, and regulations;
• Participate in the conduct of surveys and other research activities for audits, reviews or special projects;
• Develop and complete plans detailing procedures to meet audit objectives timely;
• Prepare workpapers for audits and special projects, including spreadsheets, interview write-ups, memos, letters, and reports that reflect audit activities and findings;
• Collaborate with other units in the Bureau to ensure operations are conducted in a professional manner;
• Assist the Audit Supervisor in developing and following up on corrective action plans and preparing periodic audit status updates; and, perform related work as directed.

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Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.
Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
• Attention to detail ability to develop accurate written materials and ensure consistent messaging in all communications.
• Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively in-person, by telephone, and through written correspondence able to tailor complex messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with program metrics, ability to interpret data, come to accurate conclusions, and communicate conclusions to a wide variety of audiences. Excellent time management record.

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants should be serving as a permanent Staff Analyst title in order to apply OR current City Employees working in titles similar to Staff Analyst may also apply. Please disclose the permanent title in the Cover Letter or Resume. *Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.