What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOT Internal Auditor I position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
- Description
- DOT Internal Auditor I - Grade 15Open Recruitment
The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is seeking a dynamic, progressive candidate focused on delivering premier customer service with innovative ideas and solutions for a DOT Internal Auditor I.
A DOT Internal Auditor I is the intermediate level of work conducting finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program result audits of a DOT agency's records and accounting systems to verify their correctness or to determine their compliance with provisions of a statute or contract. The audits are performed independently or as a member of an audit team. Employees in this classification do not supervise.
Employees in this classification receives supervision from a Internal Auditor Supervisor. The work may require travel throughout the State, including overnight travel.
Responsibilities include:Conducting compliance, economy & efficiency, finance, and performance audits under close supervision of the Internal Audit Supervisor and Audit Manager
Conducting special investigations of employee activities and ensuring compliance with State Laws, Regulations and MVA Policies and Procedures
Preparing clear and concise reports of findings and recommendations for dissemination to all levels of management informing of the potential risks that need to be addressed
Preparing audit work papers to ensure supporting and relevant evidentiary data has been compiled to support audit findings
Observing functions, performing audit tests, and analyzing data and activities to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls in identifying potential areas for improvement
Attending seminars, conferences, and workshops to enhance expertise and learn new techniques to accomplish audit objectives
The current vacancy exists within the Office of Internal Auditing at the MDOT MVA Headquarters in Glen Burnie, MD (Anne Arundel County).
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits - Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses.
Experience: One (1) year of experience conducting internal or external financial and operational audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.Ideal candidates should possess:
The ability to analyze, interpret, administer, and implement state and federal laws
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic auditing skills with the willingness to learn advanced auditing techniques
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. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience.
4. Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience for civilian experience cited above.- Licenses & 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 operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
- Additional Information
- 1. Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under federal or State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdrawal of an offer for employment, or immediate discharge.2. Employees conducting driver's license tests are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.3. Employees conducting driver's license tests must have successfully completed agency training certification programs prior to administering driver examinations and obtain an appropriate class driver's license.4. Employees conducting driver's license tests must pass a medical examination administered by the Transportation Medical Advisor as a condition of employment and are subject to medical reexamination every two years or sooner if requested by physician order.
To Apply:Submit a DTS-1 application online at:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM of the closing date. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call 410-787-7719.The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit and may be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.The MVA is an equal-opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy, which includes possible drug testing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdrawal of an offer for employment, or immediate discharge.
Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 EEO/AA Employer
Issued: 12/11/2025
Salary : $62,220 - $96,790