Internal Auditor 1 (NY HELPS)

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS):

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

• Internal Auditor Trainee 1 (SG-14):
  
  

A bachelor's degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation.

• Internal Auditor Trainee 2 (SG-16):
  
  

A bachelor's degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics or taxation *AND* one year of professional experience in conducting internal audits; financial statement audits; compliance reviews; *OR* program research, review, and appraisal.

A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

• Internal Auditor 1 Journey Level (SG-18):
  
  

A bachelor's degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation *AND* two years of professional experience in conducting internal audits; financial statement audits; compliance reviews; *OR* program research, review, and appraisal.

A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

• The selected candidate must be reachable on the eligible list for this title and location under Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.
  
  

OR

• The selected candidate must be a current NYS employee eligible for a 70.1 transfer under Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.
  
  

OR

• 55 b/c candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for education/ experience listed above and have an active letter of eligibility. If eligible via 55 b/c please provide a copy of your active letter of eligibility with your response.
  
  

Duties Description

Internal Auditor 1, SG 18 Essential Functions

The incumbent will be required to perform the following essential functions:

• Conduct and/or assist in the conduct of internal audits of the Department’s various activities.
• Assist in the performance of risk analyses of all departmental programs to identify any areas at risk for failure to achieve objectives.
• Gather data and other pertinent information necessary for conducting individual audits.
• Interviewing agency personnel, including management level staff.
• Work with other Bureau staff to prepare and analyze information gathered to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
• Developing audit findings and presenting audit results to senior management and staff.
• Prepare the audit workpapers and reports detailing audit procedures, findings and recommendations.
• Conducting follow-up audits independently to determine whether recommendations have been implemented timely.
• Use available technology to conduct research, write reports, gather data, generate reports, etc.
• Perform related activities as required.
• Adhere to the Department's time and attendance rules.
  
  

Additional Comments

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.