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Location : Tallahassee, Florida
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Job Number: 202400035
Office: AG - Auditor General`s Office
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
An Information Technology (IT) Auditor participates in the audit, analysis, and testing of IT controls across all layers of computing environments such as physical, operating system, database, network, and application layers as well as end-user processes and security. The computing environments range from cutting-edge cloud computing models to shared service data centers and consortiums to individual client-server and midrange and mainframe environments.
Examples of Work Performed

• Assists in conducting IT audits or other IT engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units, including, but not limited to, the review and evaluation of automated systems and internal controls, necessary testing, and other related procedures.
• Assists in the compilation of general statistical data.
• Assists in monitoring critical IT projects as required by law.
• Determines extent of compliance with applicable law, established policies, plans, and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of reports recommending improvements in information systems, and internal and other management controls.
• Prepares recommendations for reporting suggested changes to statutory and budgetary requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards
• Knowledge of IT system requirements
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements
• Skill in the use of a personal computer
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work within deadlines
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees
• Ability to maintain objectivity
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination); or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in management information systems or information studies with an emphasis in information technology; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, management information systems, or information studies with an emphasis in information technology and one year of relevant professional experience; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in another field of study and possession of a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate or a master's degree in business administration and one year of relevant professional experience; or
Possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.
The minimum salary for IT Auditor, the entry level classification, is $52,008. There is a $4,752 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties and a $1,776 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Lee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Orange, and St Lucie Counties. Individuals possessing a Certified Public Accountant certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy, a CISA certificate, or qualifying work experience may be employed at above the entry level.
EDUCATION
NOTE: List ALL community colleges, colleges, and universities attended, regardless of whether a degree was received, and provide a transcript from each school. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process. Official transcripts are required for employment. For educational degrees obtained from an institution outside the United States, provide a copy of a transcript evaluation from an evaluation service. If applying for an auditor position, the evaluation service used must be acceptable to the Florida State Board of Accountancy (Board) and the purpose of the evaluation must be for the Board. To determine evaluation services acceptable to the Board, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
FOR OTHER SCHOOLS OR TRAINING (Trade, Vocational, Armed Forces, or Business), please provide school name and location, dates attended, subjects studied certificates, and any other pertinent data.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPSFor example, list personal computer skills; computer software knowledge; publications; public speaking; foreign language proficiency; professional society memberships; honors, awards, and fellowships; etc. in the Licenses and Certifications section of the Additional Information portion of the application.
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. To be considered for employment for any position with the Auditor General, you MUST submit this application, which must be completed in its entirety. Alternatively, an application may be found on the Careers Page of the Auditor General Web site and may be submitted via e-mail, with any attachments, to flaudgen_opportunities@aud.state.fl.us or by mail to the AUDITOR GENERAL, Attn: Employment Opportunities, G-74 Claude Pepper Building, 111 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450.
2. If the position for which you wish to be considered for employment requires a college degree, this application is considered incomplete without college transcripts and will not be processed further until received. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process; however, official transcripts of all college course work are required for employment with the Auditor General in any classification that requires a college degree.
3. Determination of eligibility will be measured by the minimum training and experience listed in the Auditor General class specification.
4. This application will be retained for consideration for a period of four months. If you wish to be considered for employment beyond four months, you must submit a written request to maintain this application for another four-month period and provide any applicable updates.
5. You should keep the Auditor General advised in writing of all changes that could affect your availability for employment or if you no longer desire employment with the Auditor General.
6. It is the policy of the Auditor General to provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. When making personnel decisions or taking personnel actions, the Auditor General shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, religion, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or arrest record.
7. The Auditor General is part of the Florida legislative branch. Employees of the Auditor General have certain restrictions on their outside activities and certain employees are subject to financial disclosure requirements. Information about these requirements is available from the Auditor General.
8. The Auditor General complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Assistance in completing this application is available by contacting the Auditor General. During the interview process, you may be asked questions concerning your ability to perform job-related functions. If you are given a conditional offer of employment, you may be required to complete a post-job offer medical history questionnaire and/or undergo a medical examination if required of all employees entering in the same job category. All medical information will be kept confidential and in separate files.
9. Pursuant to the policy of the Auditor General, all employment applications are available for public review, except as prohibited by law.
HEALTH INSURANCE
All employees can join a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or, depending upon county of residence or official headquarters, a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan. Full-time employees pay a small monthly cost for individual or family coverage. Part-time employees pay the employee cost plus a prorated share of the employer cost.
DENTAL INSURANCE
All employees can join a dental insurance plan that provides individual or family coverage at no cost to full-time employees. Part-time employees pay a prorated share of the premium.
LIFE INSURANCE
All employees are eligible for straight term life insurance, with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit. All employees will have an automatic basic life insurance benefit of $25,000. This benefit is provided at no cost to full-time employees. Part-time employees pay a prorated share of the premium. Employees may purchase additional levels of term life insurance.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Group Long Term Disability Insurance is available at no cost to all employees who are employed a minimum of 25 hours per week.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
Available supplemental insurance plans include cancer, intensive care, accident, disability, vision, dental, and hospitalization coverage.
PAID LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS
ANNUAL LEAVE
Full-time employees earn annual leave based on creditable service:

• Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month (16.5 workdays per year)
• 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month (19.5 workdays per year)
• Over 10 years - 15 hours per month (22.5 workdays per year)

Part-time employees earn a prorated amount of annual leave based on the number of hours worked per month.
Unused annual leave balances, not to exceed 60 workdays, may be carried forward to succeeding years. Unused annual leave in excess of 60 workdays is transferred to the employee's sick leave balance at the end of each calendar year.
SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees earn 9 hours of sick leave per month or 13.5 workdays of sick leave each year. Part time employees earn a prorated amount of sick leave based on the number of hours worked per month. There is no limit to the number of sick leave days an employee may accumulate.
COMPENSATORY LEAVE
Compensatory leave may be earned for time worked in excess of the minimum work month hours. Employees may earn up to 200 hours of compensatory leave in a 12-month period.
PAID HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day are recognized as paid holidays. In addition, each employee may designate 1 day each calendar year as a personal holiday.
RETIREMENT
Employees, except for certain re-employed retirees, are members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Employees contribute, on a pretax basis, 3% of their base salary toward the monthly retirement cost and the Office pays the remainder. The FRS allows members to choose either the defined benefit plan or the defined contribution plan.
The FRS defined benefit plan is designed for longer-term employees who will be with the FRS most of their career. The employee is vested after completing 8 years of creditable service and, upon retirement, the plan pays a guaranteed monthly retirement benefit based on salary and service.
The FRS investment plan is a defined contribution program designed for employees who may leave the FRS before retirement. The benefit is based on how much money is contributed and how well that money grows over time. Members qualify for a benefit (i.e., are vested) after completing 1 year of creditable service with an FRS employer. The account is portable and the member decides how much risk to take by allocating the account balance among investment funds.
Additionally, the FRS offers free and personalized education resources to help members understand available options and prepare for retirement.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Employees may elect to designate a portion of their salary to a tax-deferred investment program. The State-administered Deferred Compensation Plan works to supplement FRS benefits. Available investments include fixed annuities, variable annuities, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and mutual funds. The plan is administered in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, Section 457.
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR CPA, CISA, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
We pay an annual salary increase of $2,400 to employees who pass the CPA examination, an annual salary increase of $1,800 to employees who pass the CISA and an annual salary increase of $1,008 to employees who pass the CISSP, CISM, CFE, or CFF examination. A maximum of two annual salary increases may be granted for passing certain combinations of these six examinations.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES
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