Internal Auditor 1/ Internal Auditor Trainee

Internal Auditor 1 / Internal Auditor Trainee

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

About the Role

This role is assigned to the Office of Audit Services and Compliance (OASC) and reports to the Internal Auditor 2, SG-23.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal audits of agency program areas and functions to determine if adequate controls are in place and functioning properly.
• Develop an audit plan clearly establishing the scope, objectives, high-risk areas, and specific audit steps for fieldwork.
• Participate in opening conferences to explain the audit purpose, scope, process, methodology, and reporting process.
• Develop testing procedures to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of policies and procedures, the utilization and safeguarding of assets and resources, and the existence and function of internal controls.
• Document work, including planning, survey, fieldwork, and reporting, in TeamMate Audit Management Software in accordance with International Professional Practices Framework standards.
• Participate in exit conferences to discuss audit findings and collaborate on identifying corrective actions.
• Prepare reports summarizing audit results, including background, objectives, scope, summary, findings, and recommendations.
• When acting as lead auditor, coordinate the work of other auditors or student interns.
• Acquire knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and apply them in performing audits.
• Work independently or as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept additional assignments to address workload, staffing changes, or other operational needs.
• Approximately 10% travel is required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• TeamMate Audit Management Software
• International Professional Practices Framework standards
• Global Internal Audit Standards

Qualifications

Internal Auditor Trainee

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: 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.
• Degree awarded by a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Independent verification of equivalency is required for degrees awarded outside the United States or its territories.
• This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). No examination is required, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications. Non-competitive appointment will be converted to competitive status within one year of permanent appointment.

Internal Auditor 1 (Competitive)

• Permanent service as an Internal Auditor 1, SG-18.
• OR One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Internal Auditor Trainee (Competitive)

• Permanent service as an Internal Auditor Trainee.
• OR One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer.

Additional Notes

• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.