Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
SEC OFFICE - INTERNAL AUDITJob Classification Title
Internal Auditor II (NS)Position Number
Grade
NC15About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
The Staff Auditor II provides professional auditing services within the Office of the Internal Auditor (OIA) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position supports compliance financial operational and data analytic audit engagements across the departments diverse programs. Work is conducted under direct supervision and follows established audit procedures and standards. This role contributes to departmental oversight by preparing audit documentation assisting with audit findings and conducting follow-ups. It also supports the OIAs data analytics initiatives and plays a key part in reviewing and resolving audit-related issues. The position assists in ensuring departmental processes meet regulatory and performance standards.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Experience performing audits or consulting engagements related to operational and compliance issues.
Experience reviewing business processes internal controls and governance in complex organizations.
Proven experience compiling and analyzing datasets or reports using tools such as Excel SAS Enterprise Guide Power BI or similar platforms.
The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) guiding the Departments mission to improve the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership the Secretarys Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned resources are used responsibly and services are delivered with equity and impact.
The Office of the Internal Auditor (OIA) performs independent assessments and audits concerning operational compliance financial and legal risks to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). OIA provides a variety of assurance and consulting services to help the Department improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and its risk management control and governance processes. We are an office dedicated to working collaboratively toward helping NCDHHS continuously improve and positively impacting the lives of the North Carolinians
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below. If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelors degree in accounting or a discipline related to a program area within the agency and two years of audit experience OR A Bachelors degree in any field and certification/licensure as a certified internal auditor certified fraud examiner certified information system auditor; certified public accountant with an audit focus; or other audit certification/license and two years of audit experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices. Recruiter: Email: Veterans and National Guard Preference
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