Audit Department Performance Auditor I Posting Expires: May 11, 2025 Salary: Commensurate with Experience General Description and Classification Standards: Employees in this position plan and conduct performance audits in City government, including programs, functions, activities, contracts, and capital projects. Audits will typically assess whether programs and processes are achieving intended results, being conducted efficiently, and complying with laws and regulations. Projects often include complex data collection and statistical analysis. Duties include conducting planning research and interviews, developing audit objectives and work plans, collecting and analyzing information, developing audit findings and recommendations based on analysis, drafting reports, reviewing reports for accuracy and quality assurance, and conducting follow-up reviews of previous audits. Supervision Received: Works under the direction of an audit supervisor. Audits are conducted individually or by project teams, depending on project scope and time constraints. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. * Reviews RFPs, IFBs, Specials, and Sole Source solicitations in collaboration with the Department of Procurement. * Collaborates with the Department of Procurement to review solicitation and vendor documents, including alternative procurements of $1 million or more. * Identifies conflicts of interest and other problems in documents and processes, taking preemptive corrective action, as necessary. * Ensures consistency and fairness throughout the procurement process through research. * Preserves confidentiality of information * Conducts planning research and interviews to gain an understanding of auditee operations. * Develops audit objectives and work plans. * Collects and analyzes information during audit fieldwork phase, documents related results within workpapers for review. * Develops audit findings and recommendations based on analysis. * Drafts audit reports for leadership and auditee review. * Conducts follow-up reviews of previous audits. * Updates management every two weeks regarding the status of each audit project and answers questions that may arise. * Updates auditee during entrance conference, field briefing, and exit conference. * Finalizes report and summarizes findings and recommendations to present to City Council. * Attends monthly staff meetings. * Completes training to obtain required yearly CPE credit. * Completes yearly employee self-evaluation and management review of performance. * May perform other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list. * Knowledge of and proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software, and have familiarity with database software. * Knowledge of audit software (e.g., ACL, IDEA) is desirable. * Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. * Knowledge of principles of effectiveness and efficiency. * Strong writing, oral communication, and research skills. * Ability to work well independently or on a team, and be able to plan and organize work to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.