SUPERVISING GOVERNMENTAL AUDITOR I

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

CalPERS pension

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of California's Department of Social Services seeks a Supervising Governmental Auditor I to lead a dedicated auditing team within the Policy and Support Unit, ensuring quality reviews and compliance with Government Auditing Standards. The role involves guiding policy development and representing the Bureau in meetings.

This permanent, full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement, occasional statewide travel, and a salary of $7,530.00–$9,823.00 per month with a comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of auditors within the Policy and Support Unit under the Fiscal and Performance Bureau Chief.
• Oversee quality reviews of audit reports for compliance with Government Auditing Standards and department policies.
• Guide policy and regulatory development to support audit functions and represent the Bureau in meetings.

Job description

Job Posting: Supervising Governmental Auditor I

Department of Social Services

JC-533927

$7,530.00 - $9,823.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026

Join the Child and Family Services Division’s Supervisory team and help drive meaningful change forchildren, youth, and families across California. We are rolling out new statewide initiatives andstrengthening our foster care programs—and we’re looking for a Supervising Governmental Auditor I(SGA I) who is ready to make an impact.

In this key role, you will lead a dedicated team of auditors within the Policy and Support Unit, workingunder the direction of the Fiscal and Performance Bureau Chief (SGA II). Your team conducts qualityreviews of all audit reports ensuring all reports are consistent and in alignment with GovernmentAuditing Standards and Department policies.

You will guide the team’s work to ensure that policy and regulations are created to support the auditfunctions. Your expertise will help determine compliance with complex state and federalrequirements, and you will also represent the Bureau in various meetings.

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your work directly contributes to the well-being ofchildren and families, this role offers a chance to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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Working Conditions

This position may require occasional travel within the state.

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25 the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required .

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING GOVERNMENTAL AUDITOR I

Number of Positions

1

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The Fiscal and Performance Audits Bureau safeguards the fiscal and programmatic integrity of foster care nonprofit organizations through effective oversight, comprehensive monitoring, and quality assurance. We ensure Title IV-E funds are administered and expended in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, while strengthening programs and services that support the well‑being of children and youth. Through collaboration, rigorous quality review, policy development, regulatory guidance, and overpayment recovery, we promote accurate, reliable, and consistent audit outcomes and continuously strengthen the Bureau’s audit and monitoring operations.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

Statement of Qualifications must in Arial 12 font, double spaced and no more than two pages long.

Leadership and Supervision Describe your experience leading or supervising staff in an auditing or analytical environment. Include how you promote staff development, ensure quality work products, and foster a productive team environment.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Provide an example of a challenging audit issue or work situation you encountered. Describe your approach, how you analyzed the problem, and the outcome of your decisions.

Professional Conduct and Integrity Describe how you uphold professionalism, ethical standards, and accountability in your work—particularly in situations requiring independent judgment or sensitive review.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, auditing standards, internal controls, and fiscal monitoring practices relevant to nonprofit and foster care organizations.
• Experience conducting complex fiscal audits and/or performance audits, including on site reviews, desk audits, and evaluation of outcomes and performance measures.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and develop statute, regulations, for funding requirements, particularly those related to Title IV E and child welfare programs.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing audit staff, including assigning work, reviewing completed audits, providing feedback, and ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks, develop clear, logical, well supported policy recommendations and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information via telecommunications or in person.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including providers, program managers, and oversight entities, to promote accountability and program integrity.
• Proficiency with audit support software, particularly TeamMate, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn and utilize audit management systems.
• Strong ethical judgment, professionalism, and commitment to safeguarding public funds and ensuring the integrity of child welfare programs.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while also fostering a collaborative, supportive team environment.

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete through the state hiring and recruitment process.

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Successful examination applicants are placed on an eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareer account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re‑take the examination when necessary. For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the Examination Unit at: [e-mail] .

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.