Associate Internal Auditor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Description: WHAT WE OFFER General Salary Increase of 3.50% effective 12/20/2026 and 3.50% effective 12/19/2027.Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree. Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills. Annual Leave – 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.Annual Leave Redemption – The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding twelve months.Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Health Plans – You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans. Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses. Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS. Holidays - 13 paid days per year, which includes a scheduled floating holiday. THE AUDITOR CONTROLLER'S OFFICEBy State Law, the Auditor-Controller is charged with the responsibilities normally associated with that of the Chief Financial Officer. The office is responsible for establishing and overseeing the accounting and financial operations of all activities under the Board of Supervisors' control. The Auditor-Controller provides the County with professional fiscal leadership to protect the interests of the citizens of Ventura County; promotes public oversight; and provides accountability. These services are performed in a customer-oriented, efficient, economical, and effective manner.THE POSITIONUnder general direction, the Information Systems Auditor reviews information systems for best practices; plans, organizes, directs, and performs complex audits of information systems infrastructure, operations, security, and application systems; and provides specialized technical support for internal auditing activities, including data analytics. This employee performs audits of automated information processing systems and operations that require specialized knowledge of computer operations and systems analysis. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization, and possess a proven track record of completing information technology audits that resulted in increased efficiencies and/or strengthened internal control design and effectiveness.The ideal candidate will have:Extensive experience in the application of sound principles and practices in information technology. Ability to easily adapt between working independently and collaboratively. Strong report writing, presentation, and research skills. Ability to seize the initiative with confidence, set objectives, and drive results. Passion for the profession and a commitment to good stewardship of public funds. Possession of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies. There is one (1) Regular vacancy within the Auditor Controller's office.The Information Systems Auditor is a management classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation.The following duties are considered characteristic but not inclusive, and are examples only:Serves as project manager responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and performing a wide range of information systems audits, including audits of infrastructure, operations, security, and application systems; Extracts, manipulates, and analyzes data from mainframes, mid-sized computers, client servers, and PCs, using audit software and ad hoc reporting tools; Plans, leads, schedules, assigns, monitors and reviews the work of assigned professional and technical staff;Identifies and develops recommendations to improve controls and enhance operations;Advises Internal Audit staff on information systems matters related to their audits;Communicates findings and recommendations to all levels of County government and the public verbally and through concisely written reports;Maintains awareness of new developments in the field of information systems auditing and incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs;Conducts evaluation, sourcing, and implementation of specialty audit applications;Develops information systems training programs for Internal Audit staff; andPerforms other related duties as required. These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCEAny combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by:A) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems/information technology, accounting, business administration, or a closely related fieldPLUSFour (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing, control or security, or a related fieldORB) An associate degree in computer science, information systems/information technology, accounting, business administration, or a closely related fieldPLUS Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing, control or security, or a related fieldORC) Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing, control or security, or a related field.Experience SubstitutionThe following may substitute for one (1) year of required experience for a maximum substitution limit of one (1) year: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate; Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate; or a Master's Degree in computer science, information systems/information technology, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field. Current certificates must be submitted with the application. If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate).DESIREDMaster's degree in computer science, information systems/information technology, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field. Relevant certification:Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in information systems auditing. If you are using education to qualify, verification of completion of college coursework and/or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.Submit your college diploma or transcripts/grade reports from an accredited college or university which shows your name, the conferred date of your degree and the major area of study; submit within three (3) business days of the closing date of this recruitment. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency. If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESKnowledge of:Information systems auditing standards and techniques; Information systems governance, including security and related standards, guidelines and practices; General information technology processes including security administration and management, change management, backup and recovery, data center operations, business continuity, database management, system development methodology and outsourced IT services; Risk assessment/risk management tools and processes; Information systems internal control principles and frameworks; Methods, techniques, and standards used in performing internal audits; Operations, services and activities found in County government; Project management techniques; Principles of lead supervision and training; Methods of effective team building; Different instructional and coaching techniques. Skilled in:Risk-based audit planning and audit project management techniques; Sampling methodologies and other substantive/data analytical procedures. Ability to:Develop and manage risk based audit programs focused on critical IT risk and control considerations; Perform complex technical information systems auditing functions; Collect, compile, analyze, interpret and present data and audit findings; Organize and direct the work of professional and technical staff; Lead complex audit projects while managing timelines; Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and management; Balance competing priorities with both internally and externally imposed deadlines; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Conduct oral technical presentations to a wide variety of individuals and groups; Prepare clear and concise reports for management, public officials, and the general public; Provide training and technical support for non-information technology audit staff; Exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations. FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026.To apply online, please refer to our website at http://www.venturacounty.gov/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifyingAll applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.APPLICATION SCREENING – qualifyingAll applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100%A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, with special emphasis on the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation. ORAL EXAM – 100%: A job-related oral exam may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating applicants' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination may not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONA thorough pre-employment, post-offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.For further information about this recruitment, please contact Michelle Antonetty by e-mail at michelle.antonetty@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 477-7260.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, g