Senior Contract Program Auditor

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone

EXAM NUMBER
F4615C

FILING PERIOD:

The Los Angeles County Probation is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Senior Contract Program Auditor. To view classification standards for the position Click here

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WHAT DOES SENIOR CONTRACT PROGRAM AUDITOR DO

• Supervises a team engaged in the maintenance and evaluation of contracts between the County and provider agencies to ensure proper utilization of funds and provision of services.
• Supervises the monitoring and evaluating of services provided by agencies under contract with the County or by units within the Department.
• Provides technical assistance in analyzing federal state and County regulations and in developing policy and procedures for the contracting agencies.
• Develops appropriate guidelines standards and procedures for the evaluation of existing contracts in terms of quality and quantity of services provided.
• Assists in the development and interpretation of contract policy for Probationprograms as well as preparation of contracts and request for proposals.
• Participates in the negotiation of provider contracts.
• Serves as liaison in contract matters between other County departments local state and federal agencies and other concerned parties public and private as needed.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option I:Two years experience monitoring health services contracts for compliance *at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Contract Program Auditor**; -OR-

Option II: Four years experience auditing and evaluating hospitals and related health facilities to assure that appropriate quality of care is provided by private agencies with governmental contracts; -OR-

Option III: Four years experience in a responsible staff capacity*** in a public or private health or human service agency including two years experience in a general**** or specialized staff capacity***** analyzing and making recommendations relating to the administration of alcohol or drug contract programs.

LICENSE:
A valid California C Drivers License or the ability to utilize alternative methods of transportation when needed to carry out our job-related essential functions.

Physical ClassII light

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*You may still qualify even if your job title isnt exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level meaning your job involves similar responsibilities requires comparable skills and knowledge and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

**Experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Contract Program Auditor is defined as conducting program evaluation audits of hospitals day-care centers health facilities or human services facilities to ensure that contracts provided by private agencies comply with Countys contracts.

***Responsible staff capacity is defined as staff experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules regulations and other guidelines relating to program area assigned.

****General staff capacity is defined as experience assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on use of personnel allocation of funds workload and workload fluctuations and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.

*****Specialized staff capacity is defined as staff experience requiring specialized knowledge of rules regulations and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Knowledge is usually attained through extensive increasingly difficult and practical experience and training in the subject matter field.

NO WITHHOLD OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

If you are a veteran you may be eligible for veterans credit which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a legible copy of your form DD214 to review so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at as soon as possible so if you are eligible for veterans credit we can include it before the list is available.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience worth 100%of your total score:

• Supervising subordinate
• Data gathering and researching
• Managing Contract Services
• Complex audits and reports

The passing score for the assessment part is 70%.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on the employment application resume and during the examination process is subject to verification.

Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

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Application and Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Application submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning the ending dates number of hours worked per week and descriptions of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Los Angeles County Probation Department is committed to promoting Anti-racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025