INTERNAL AUDIT - PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPT. 2

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, vision, and dental

Job summary

The Illinois State Police Office of Inspection and Audits is seeking a detail‑oriented Public Service Administrator Internal Auditor to lead audit projects and supervise audit staff from its Springfield location. The role serves as the Internal Audit In Charge, shaping risk assessment and audit priorities for the agency.

Essential duties include planning and directing audits, adopting procedures, and providing on‑the‑job training while ensuring compliance with statutes and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business management, or public administration with auditing coursework.
• Three years of progressive administrative experience supervising in auditing in government.
• Two years developing an internal audit work program as Auditor in Charge; including setting objectives, scope and tests.
• Preferred: five years of professional supervisory auditing experience.
• Preferred: CPA, CISA, or CIA certification.
• Preferred: experience using automated auditing software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Internal Audit In Charge.
• Develops, plans, directs, and monitors audit projects.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Assists the Chief Internal Auditor in developing the agency annual Risk Assessment and audit priorities.
• Provides on-the-job training and helps refine audit techniques.

Skills

Supervision

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or public administration

Tools

Auditing software

ERP systems

Job description

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INTERNAL AUDIT - PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPT. 2

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:58578
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 09/29/2026
Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,000 - $11,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location:Springfield - 801 S 7th St
Work County:Sangamon
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

THIS IS A MERT COMP POSITION (Non Union)

Position Overview:

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Office of Inspection and Audits is seeking a detail‑oriented and service‑focused Public Service Administrator Internal Auditor to join our team. This position serves as Internal Audit In ‑ Charge, leading the planning, execution, and oversight of audit projects and supervising audit staff. Supports the Chief Internal Auditor in developing the annual agency Risk Assessment, establishing audit priorities, and evaluating team capabilities. Maintains ongoing professional development and helps deliver targeted on ‑ the ‑ job training. Contributes to the refinement of audit techniques, ensures alignment with statutory requirements and internal standards, and recommends improvements to Office policies and procedures. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre‑tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you are part of something bigger and something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Internal Audit in Charge.
• Develops, plans, directs, and monitors audit projects.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Assists the Chief Internal Auditor in the development of the agency annual Risk Assessment, including audit risk priorities, and audit staff capabilities.
• Continues education through formal and in-house training. Works with Chief Internal Auditor to provide on-the-job training specific to the needs of the Office.
• Assists the Chief Internal Auditor in adopting audit techniques, policy concepts within the framework of statutory requirements, standards, policies and procedures, and suggests changes to the Office policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business management, or public administration, with course work in auditing, accounting, business management, economics, computer science or related subjects.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience supervising in a public or private sector auditing office in auditing a body of government, either State or local units of government.
• Of the three (3) years' experience, two (2) years must be in developing an internal audit work program, independently and/or as an Auditor in Charge, including audit objectives, the scope of the audit, and the necessary tests to be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers five (5) years of professional supervisory experience in auditing.
• Prefers a Certified Public Accountant certificate or license.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor certificate.
• Prefers a Certified Internal Auditor certificate.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience using automated auditing software programs.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using accounting software programs including the Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience auditing in a state government agency.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience evaluating internal controls to determine strength and weaknesses of the system.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing clear, concise, and complete internal audit reports, including findings, supporting documentation and recommendations.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing for, attending, and conducting entrance conferences to outline audits with auditee personnel.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid, appropriate driver's license and the ability travel extensively statewide, including overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to work overtime on an as needed basis.
• Requires ability to pass the ISP background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: