Internal Auditor 1 / Tr (NY HELPS)

Duties Description The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Internal Audit Unit (IAU) is seeking a candidate for an Internal Auditor 1 (IA1) position. The DOCCS' mission is to improve public safety by providing continuity of appropriate treatment services in safe and secure facilities where the needs of the incarcerated population are addressed and where individuals under its custody are successfully prepared for release and parolees under community supervision receive supportive services that facilitate the successful completion of their sentence. To achieve this mission, the IAU conducts internal audits of Department programs, functions, and internal controls, which may require audits of the correctional facilities throughout the State. The incumbent of this position will primarily perform internal audits of DOCCS' operational and financial areas to provide independent assurance that the organization's risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively.

IA1 supports the IAU in evaluating DOCCS' risk management, control, and governance processes. This position reports to Internal Auditor 2 (IA2) and is expected to be able to work independently as well as under the IA2's supervision. The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following :

Planning and Preparing for Audits :

• Assist with the risk-based audit planning process for developing the annual Internal Audit Engagement (IAE) Plan.
• Gather information on the functional areas or processes under review to identify key sub-processes, risks, and controls.
• Conduct research to identify relevant regulations, policies, and procedures impacting the audit.
• Convey pertinent information to audit team members, contribute suggestions, and provide meaningful input during the team meetings.
• Assist in planning for each assigned engagement, including the scope of the audit, developing the Engagement Planning Memorandum (EPM), and the initial Risk Control Matrix (RCM).

Conducting Audit Fieldwork :

Documenting and Reporting Findings :

Maintaining Compliance with Standards :

Follow-up on Audit Recommendations :

Supporting Continuous Improvement Initiatives :

Professional Development :

Skills Required for IA1 :

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for reassignment, transfer, reachable for appointment from the appropriate eligible list or must meet the following minimum qualifications for NY HELPS :

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

INTERNAL AUDITOR 1 / SG-18 (SEE TRAINEE TITLES BELOW)

NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment : 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.

Substitutions : a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field

INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINEE 1 / NS (EQ to SG-14)

NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment : 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.

Traineeships : To be advanced to the full performance level of the title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training at the Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Trainee 2. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2, you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

Advanced Placement : At the agency's discretion, chosen candidates may be appointed to a higher level. Candidates must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at their interview.

INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINEE 2 / NS (EQ to SG-16)

NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment : 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.

Substitutions : a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field

Traineeships : To be advanced to the full performance level of the title you must successfully complete a set training and development program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month training as a Trainee 2, you will advance to the full level of this title without further examination.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to complete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of 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.

Additional Comments

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Laura Lemons, Human Resources Specialist 1

Telephone

Fax 518-453-8463

Email Address Laura.Lemons@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Please send resume to the contact listed above noting the vacancy ID and position title.