External Auditor 1/Certification Analyst, PN 20049555

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)


• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field; 12 mos. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included auditing. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Auditing

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. 

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period. 

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract. 

External Auditor 1/ Certification Analyst, PN 20049555

What You Will Do:

• Review applications and supporting documents for potential Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) firms.

• Conduct on-site reviews throughout the State of Ohio for DBE/SBE applicants and certified firms.

• Review Annual Declarations and supporting financial documents to confirm continuing eligibility of certified firms.

Who we are looking for:

• An individual who is familiar with the DBE Program and/or small business certification programs.

• Strong technical writing and analytic skills.

• Detail-oriented individual with a focus on consistent decision making.

• Self-motivated individual capable of working independently.

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1^st increase after 6 months
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.