State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Equated to SG-16), State Pr[...]

New York State; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Albany is seeking a State Program Examiner to evaluate systems for compliance with laws and assess program effectiveness. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and auditing experience, combined with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a full-time role with salary ranging from $53,764 to $85,138 annually.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or graduate degree in relevant fields like accounting, business administration, or computer information systems.
• At least two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience for State Program Examiner 1.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
• Prepare audit work papers to document findings.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal and team skills

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Title State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Equated to SG-16), State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Equated to SG-14)(NYHELPS) Item# 06468

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Workday

From 8 AM To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Duties Description

As a State Program Examiner 1, you will evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms; assess the efficiency and effectiveness of programs; assess whether funds are utilized in accordance with laws and regulations; and identify whether proper and effective controls are in place for areas under audit. Additionally, you will prepare audit work papers to document work and conclusions, prepare preliminary audit findings, discuss findings with auditee representatives, and participate in exit and entrance conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:

• For appointment to a State Program Examiner Trainee 1, you must have: A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.
• For appointment to a State Program Examiner Trainee 2, you must have: A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics and one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• For appointment to a State Program Examiner 1, you must have: A bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems, or related IT field; criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics and two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.

Additional Comments

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills, Strong capacity in auditing skills such as professional skepticism, persistence, creative thinking and risk taking, Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, Excellent interpersonal and team skills, Proficient in use of technology such as Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with audit software used by SGA, Knowledge of the NYS Comptroller’s Office and the Division of State Government Accountability.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at [phone].

How to Apply

Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=41 Reference Item #06468-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing.