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Staff Auditor

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 71805 - 113243

Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland by providing facilities management real estate and surplus property services as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering design and construction services almost $1 billion in annual contract administration and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS we truly Do Great Service Consider joining our team!

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore State Office Complex

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position with DGSs Office of External Affairs will serve as a Staff Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits of various programs across DGS divisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and guidelines. The position reports directly to the DGSs Chief Compliance Officer.

POSITION DUTIES

Dutiesinclude but are not limited to:

1. Assists the Chief Compliance Officer indeveloping the agency-wide internal monitoring program and audit criteria.

2. Conducts audits of accounting records financial reports agency policiesprocedures manuals and program documentation in accordance with Audit Officestandards to evaluate compliance with State laws regulations and internalpolicies.

3. Reviews DGS operations to assess whether divisions are effectivelyadministering and safeguarding State funds and adhering to establishedprocedures.

4. Prepares audit reports summarizing findings and provides recommendationsto DGS management for improving internal controls operational efficiency andcompliance practices.

5. Evaluate compliance with State laws regulations andinternal policies.

6. Performs preliminary audit analyses and prepares audit working papers tosupport field audits and document audit findings.

7. Assists with researchingstatutes regulations policies and other authoritative guidance to identifyaudit criteria applicable to assigned programs and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Three years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance economy and efficiency and program results.

Notes:

1. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a masters degree in accounting from an accredited college or universityfor one year of the required experience.

3. Candidatesmay substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of the requiredexperience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strongpreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferredqualification(s). Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regarding all qualifications.

1. Experienceconducting internal audits compliance audits operational audits orperformance audits within a government agency or highly regulated environment.
2. Experienceevaluating compliance with State and federal laws regulations grantrequirements and agency policies.

3. Experience identifying control weaknesses and recommending corrective actions to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risk.
4. Experiencedeveloping audit programs performing risk assessments and documenting auditwork papers with the ability to manage multiple audit assignments and meetestablished deadlines.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employeesin this classification may be required to travel throughout the State toconduct audits reviews and related compliance activities.

2. Employeesmay be required to possess and maintain a valid Maryland drivers license orhave reliable transportation to travel to audit locations.

SELECTION PROCESS

Itis important that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Please include all experience and education that isrelated to this information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submittedafter the closing date will not be is given forrelevant part-time temporary or volunteer experience based on the number ofhours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities onyour application.

Notethat for any position requiring a college degree or college credit you will berequired to submit a college transcript prior to being offered aposition. You may submit your transcript as part of the applicationprocess.

Theexamination for this position will consist of a rating of your educationtraining and experience related to the requirements of the candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility listcategorized as BEST QUALIFIED BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED. Theeligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The listwill be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

Pleasenote selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass aState and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

Youmust be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform andControl Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

- Tuition reimbursement if funding is available for those whoqualify

- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

- Paid holidays

- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

- Employee & employer contributory pension plan

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Contact orcall with questions about this recruitment. The online application process is STRONGLYpreferred. Apply online at Human Resources > Employment> Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application onlineplease send your paper application to: Human Resources Dept. of GeneralServices 301 W. Preston St. Suite 1311 Baltimore MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTYUsers: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

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