Auditor III

Salary : $26.67 - $39.23 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type : Full Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 47081

Agency : 560 Department of Natural Resources

Unit : 2210 DNR OGM O&G ADMIN

Opening Date : 12 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Recruiter : Karen Weir, 801-538-7425

# of Openings : 1

Location : Department of Natural Resources 1594 West North Temple, Suite 1210Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

Schedule Code : B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits : This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

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EEO Statement : The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description

Job Title : Auditor III

Job Description :

The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining is looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented individual who enjoys the challenges and working in a regulation audit support role. You will work directly with the Compliance Program Manager. You will lead and conduct professional audits of oil and gas companies to determine compliance with reporting requirements in the primary areas of oil and gas production and disposition, natural gas processing plants, and well tax credits for work-overs and re-completions. Prepare formal audit reports to communicate issues and recommendations. Develop queries and perform analysis to resolve non-compliance in oil and gas reporting before formal audits. Other duties include preparing summaries and reports and making recommendations for improvement.

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference by doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. This is an exciting opportunity to start or advance your career with the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. This position is directly involved in the direction and development of the oil and gas industry within the state.

Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance along with other great benefits including health and dental insurance, paid holidays and paid time off allowing employees to plan activities while spending time with family.

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For more information about the Department of Natural Resources or the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining click the links below :

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Responsibilities

• Review oil and gas properties, gas processing plants, waste disposal facilities, relevant tax credits, and other associated activities.
• Lead and / or conduct audits (i.e., determines the nature, scope and direction of the audit; review and analyze available information, identifies potential issues, schedules audit, prepares audit work papers, etc.).
• Perform audits, including pre-audit planning, entrance conference, fieldwork, report writing, exit conference, and follow-up.
• Applies principles, methods, and techniques of auditing to analyze and interpret records and operational systems of oil and gas operators.
• Utilize computer programs to obtain and analyze information.
• Organize audits to effectively and efficiently accomplish audit goals.
• Identify risk areas and their effect on audit scope and objectives.
• Analyze, summarize and review data; report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations.
• Complete working papers in accordance with audit standards and agency guidelines to effectively communicate audit results.
• Write high-quality correspondence, reports and other necessary documents concerning audits and other assignments.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and / or state laws, regulations, and agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Physically inspect oil and gas wells, natural gas processing plants, and related facilities and equipment.
• Develop recommendations to assist management in improving operational efficiency, and / or compliance with auditing policies, state laws, and administrative rules.
• Work closely with the Compliance Program Manager to assist in royalty issues.
• Other duties as assigned

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Benefits :

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page : To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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The interview selection process is based on the answers to the supplemental questions listed below. It is imperative that the information provided on the application and job profile is detailed and clearly outlines your work experience and skills. Your answers to the supplemental questions must be documented in your work experience and job profile. "See resume" is not an acceptable response to any question. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

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How many years of experience do you have conducting and leading audit related projects?

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Do you have experience in data mining?

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Do you currently hold any of the following audit credentials? Please mark all those that apply.

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Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field?

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From the question above, please select the option that pertains to your education.

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Do you have performance or financial auditing experience creating audit plans or audit scopes of various projects or programs?

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From the options below, select all that apply to your professional experience (check all that apply).

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Click on the applications your have professional experience working in and are proficient in using.

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From the options below, rate your professional experience in providing quality financial analysis including cost / benefit analysis in reviewing, financial records, laws, rules, policies, etc., and testing for compliance to develop conclusions and make recommendations to decision makers.

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