Field Auditor 3 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

Salary:

$54,181.00 - $59,599.00 Annually

Location :

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type:

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

CS-2024-87086-L0353

Department:

Local Government

Division:

HS Allegheny Co Spt Ad

Opening Date:

06/21/2024

Closing Date:

7/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code:

L0353

Position Number:

80009779

Union:

7777

Bargaining Unit:

LG

Pay Group:

LG

Bureau / Division Code:

88215000

Bureau / Division:

Allegheny County Administrative Support

Worksite Address:

One Smithfield Street

City:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

15222

Contact Name:

Serena Malahoo

Contact Phone:

412.350.6419

Contact Email:

[email protected]

THE POSITION

Are you a highly innovative auditing professional with an analytical mindset who wants your work to help provide support and services for people during their most vulnerable times? Allegheny County Department of Human Services is seeking a hard-working, dedicated individual like you to join our administrative support team in their vital work with fiscal performance, contract compliance, operating expenditures, and assets management.

Your work will ensure our service providers follow the financial rules necessary to continue to help children and youth grow up safer and healthier, and adults live more securely and independently. If you have financial and managerial expertise, effective communication skills, and want to support your community, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this Field Auditor 3 position, you will assist the Compliance Manager in developing fiscal compliance work programs to review provider compliance with county and state financial requirements. This includes assisting Compliance Officers in conducting on-site monitoring reviews, resolving complications that arise during site visits, reviewing and monitoring for misuse of funds, and ensuring that work papers comply with industry standards.

You will also monitor training and qualifications for Compliance Officers by ensuring that they receive training on various compliance procedures, as well as all relevant DHS, county, state, and federal regulations and policies. Continuous training is essential to keep our team's work within acceptable bureau standards and time frames and up to date on new regulations.

Other duties include supervising accurate and complete certified audit review from training Compliance Officers on specifics for certified audits submitted by provider agencies to reviewing their certified audit reconciliations for regulatory requirements, completed department worksheets, and accuracy. Attention to detail is essential for ensuring accountability so that our service providers and partners can improve access to care, increase economic security, and help our community thrive! Join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself with us!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Scheduled hours can vary depending on the needs of the regional office.
Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as a Field Auditor II;
Four years of experience in progressively responsible auditing or accounting work, including one year of supervisory or advanced auditing experience; and graduation from high school, supplemented by six credit hours of post high school courses in accounting. Additional training in accounting, business administration or a related field including six credit hours in accounting may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience;

or
Three years of experience in progressively responsible accounting or auditing work, including one year of supervisory or advanced auditing experience, and one and one-half years of college level work, including or supplemented by six credit hours in accounting;

or
Two years of experience in progressively responsible accounting or auditing work, including one year of supervisory or advanced auditing experience, and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;

or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will

not

be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test

once

for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a Field Auditor 2 for one or more years full-time?

Yes
No
02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess one or more years of full-time supervisory or advanced auditing experience?

Yes
No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time accounting or auditing work do you possess?

2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much graduate coursework have you completed in accounting, business administration, or a related field?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

30 or more credits
15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
None
08

Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

Yes
No

09

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your CPA license number. If you answered no to the above question, type N/A in the text box below.

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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You

must

complete the application

and

answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will

not

be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.

The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.

In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

Yes
11

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISION
Provide full range of supervisory duties which include: Planning, organizing and delegating work; reviewing job descriptions; monitoring time and attendance and approving leave; approving travel reimbursement forms; evaluating employee performance and setting performance standards; ensuring staff's work is meeting standards and time frames; recommending disciplinary actions if needed; and interviewing and recommending the selection of applications for vacant positions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience supervising staff by planning, organizing or delegating work; monitoring time and attendance and approving leave or travel vouchers; evaluating employee performance and setting standards; ensuring work meets timeframes and standards; recommending disciplinary actions if needed; and interviewing or recommending the selection of applications for vacant positions in accordance with policies and procedures.
B. I have experience working as a lead worker, which included assigning or delegating work to staff, and ensuring work meets timeframes or standards.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to supervision.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISION (continued)
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience2. Your experience as a supervisor 3. Your experience as a lead worker 4. Your specific duties and responsibilities

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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PERFORM AUDITS OF RECORDS OR REPORTS
Perform complex, difficult, or special audits (audits that include entities with multiple funding streams) of accounting records and reports for governmental agencies or private businesses for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience performing complex, difficult, or special audits (audits that include entities with multiple funding streams) of accounting records or reports for governmental agencies or private businesses for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
B. I have experience assisting others in performing complex, difficult, or special audits (audits that include entities with multiple funding streams) of accounting records or reports for governmental agencies or private businesses for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing of records and reports.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PERFORM AUDITS OF RECORDS OR REPORTS (continued)
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience2. Your experience performing audits of records or reports for agencies or businesses 3. Your specific duties and responsibilities

16

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - CONTRACT MONITORING AND SITE VISITS
Monitor the assigned contracts of Compliance Officers on a regular basis, including assisting the officers in planning and conducting compliance monitoring site visits; monitoring the status of compliance reviews and resolving complications during site visits; conducting follow-up visits; and ensuring reports are prepared accurately and submitted to the Compliance Manager for review.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience monitoring assigned contracts of Compliance Officers and the status of compliance reviews; assisting the officers in planning or conducting site visits and resolving complications during site visits; conducting follow-up visits; AND ensuring reports are prepared accurately.
B. I have experience monitoring assigned contracts of Compliance Officers or the status of compliance reviews; assisting the officers in planning or conducting site visits or resolving complications during site visits; conducting follow-up visits; OR ensuring reports are prepared accurately.
C. I have completed successfully completed college-level coursework related to contract monitoring and site visits.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - CONTRACT MONITORING AND SITE VISITS (continued)
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience2. Your experience monitoring contracts or status of compliance reviews3. Your experience assisting officers in planning or conducting site visits and resolving complications during visits4. Your experience conducting follow-up visits5. Your experience ensuring reports are prepared accurately6. Your specific duties and responsibilities

19

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question