JOB TITLE: AUDITS DIVISION CHIEF, TRANSPORTATION

JOB CODE: 03377

DEFINITION: This is managerial work in planning, organizing, and directing audit functions within the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Fiscal Management, Audits Division.

The employee in this job is responsible for managing audits of funds, programs, activities, operations, grants, or services in the Department of Transportation to ensure a uniform and comprehensive risk-based auditing approach. Work involves directing subordinate managers who supervise professional auditors that conduct performance, financial, and information technology system audits, and attestation engagements. Work also includes ensuring all audits are conducted in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting and auditing standards, and other reporting requirements; identifying fraudulent or abusive account practices to recover costs, improve operations, or significantly reduce spending; researching and analyzing proposed legislation related to audit policy, methods, and impacts; contacting officials of other governmental and private organizations regarding audit areas of mutual interest including the negotiation and coordination of initiatives and problem resolution, and assisting in the coordination and implementation of audit policy, procedures, and standards. Work is performed under general supervision and is subject to review by the bureau director for the timely achievement of goals and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.):

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of division staff involved in audit functions through subordinate managers.

Establishes, implements, and administers new or revised policies and procedures, standards, directives, circulars, and manuals.

Provides guidance and technical assistance in reviewing audit reports prior to their issuance to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Researches, plans, and coordinates the interpretation and implementation of applicable federal and state audit requirements.

Develops goals and objectives for the division consistent with those of the Bureau of Fiscal Management.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

The employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of audit policies, standards, principles, procedures, and methods.

Knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and techniques, and their application to private and governmental accounting systems and operations.

Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing processes.

Knowledge of office management methods.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

Ability to read and interpret written information, such as laws, regulations, guidelines, and administrative procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (NOTE: These are expected of an employee performing the work of this job at the full performance level. These may not be evaluated by the State Civil Service Commission or used for Civil Service examination purposes and are not position-specific performance standards.):

Knowledge of the structure and operations of government including financial and general services administration, human resource management, and budgeting.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities):

Six years of professional financial auditing experience, which includes two years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor's degree including twenty four credits in accounting;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes two years of professional supervisory financial auditing experience, and twenty four credits in accounting.