Auditor 1-4

About this Job

The preferred domicile for the position is the OSP headquarters in Baton Rouge, but alternate statewide domicile locations will be considered.

The Office of State Parks is looking for an Auditor 1-4 to support the executive team in an internal audit capacity. The incumbent will serve as the independent assurance and advisory professional responsible for conducting independent, objective reviews of policy, procedure, risk management, internal controls, compliance activities, and fiscal operations. The position works closely with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (CRT) auditor to develop and administer an OSP internal audit program that supports OSP goals of strong internal controls, personal accountability, improved efficiency, and proper stewardship of resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Specification

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts internal audits of the activities of the Office of State Parks. Assists in the conduct of independent and objective appraisals of activities to determine efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures, and good management practices in accordance with established audit standards.
• Coordinates meetings with management and staff as necessary throughout audits, maintains files of all working papers, prepares audit plans and audit programs, and maintains all documentation necessary to support audit findings. Communicates problem areas to management and staff and works with auditee to develop a corrective action plan.
• Assists in determining if program operations are effective and desired results and objectives are being achieved; policies and procedures are adequate and conform to applicable laws and regulations; resources are fully accounted for, adequately safeguarded, managed and used in an economical and efficient manner; cash management practices and financial operations are properly conducted; and appropriate internal accounting and administrative controls have been established and effectively implemented.

• Completes special projects as assigned, usually requiring in-depth research regarding complex issues unique to State and Federal Programs

Applicants who possess a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification are encouraged to apply.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The preferred domicile for the position is the OSP headquarters in Baton Rouge, but alternate statewide domicile locations will be considered.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty.

*CRT policy requires all employees to serve a minimum 12-month probationary period without exception. *

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Work Schedule: The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday; typical office hours are 8 am-4:30 pm. This position will work full-time hours, a 40-hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.
Travel: Position requires approximately 50% travel to state & local parks, recreation areas, historic sites, etc., statewide, as needed for meetings, training, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this job posting, contact:
Melissa Thibodaux, HR Specialist
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov