Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting a dynamic office in the Department of Justice’s Office of General Counsel Division? The Office of Program Oversight and Accountability (OPOA) is searching for a motivated individual with a teamwork mentality to support department-wide auditing actives. Under close supervision of the Senior Management Auditor (SMA), Office of Program Oversight and Accountability (OPOA) and, when applicable, with the assistance of a lead auditor, the Staff Service Management Auditor (SSMA) independently completes audit assignments of average difficulty or assists on more difficult and complex audit, review, and evaluation assignments (e.g., Contracting Program audits, California Witness Relocation and Assistance Program audits, etc.), Department- wide risk assessment analysis, State Leadership Accountability Act (SLAA) internal control testing and review, and other special projects as assigned.

The SSMA must exercise professional judgment and analytical abilities in each phase of the audit engagement, which will include an assessment of the entire audit and the development of specific findings. This includes due professional care in the preparation of audit work papers and regular periodic communication with the OPOA Director and/or Assistant Director on all audit findings or problems. The auditor will remain independent in all work. The OPOA will provide hands on training for those interested in learning and growing their auditing skill set.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• A background check may be applicable.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-473137) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/25/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice

Kelly Imai

Attn: Kelly Imai (JC-473137)

1300 I Street

Suite 930

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice

Kelly Imai

Kelly Imai (JC-473137)

1300 I Street

Suite 930

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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 required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, single spaced, 12-point font, no more than two pages in length. Vague and/or incomplete SOQs may not be considered if you do not fully respond to the required information and failure to follow instructions may result on disqualification. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of a SOQ.
• Other - List of References 

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Kelly Imai
(916) 210-7177
[email protected]

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(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Job Related Information

Additional Application Filing Information : Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Relocation package,

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