Field Auditor 3 (Local Government) - Allegheny Co Support Admin

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Field Auditor 3 (Local Government) - Allegheny Co Support Admin

Salary

$54,181.00 - $59,599.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-12554-L0353

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Allegheny Co Spt Ad

Opening Date

11/21/2024

Closing Date

12/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0353

Position Number

80009779

Union

Non-Union

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

Sabrina Parsons

Contact Phone

412.350.2738

Contact Email

sabrina.parsons@AlleghenyCounty.US

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Allegheny County Department of Human Services is seeking a hard-working, dedicated individual who is highly innovative and has an analytical mindset! If you are proficient in fiscal performance or contract compliance, consider joining us as a Field Auditor 3. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your working knowledge of operating expenditures and assets management as well as your financial and managerial expertise. Bring your exceptional communication skills to our department and unleash your potential!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Field Auditor 3 assists the Compliance Manager in developing fiscal compliance work programs to be used for the review of provider compliance with county and state financial requirements and new regulations. This position is responsible for assisting Compliance Officers with conducting on-site monitoring reviews, resolving complications that arise during site visits, and ensuring their work papers comply with industry standards. Having a keen eye for detail is essential for ensuring completed work meets acceptable bureau standards and time frames. Additional responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Monitoring training and qualifications for Compliance Officers by ensuring Compliance Officers receive training on various compliance procedures

• Conducting and assisting Compliance Manager on providing continuous training

• Providing guidance and training to staff on all relative DHS, county, state, and federal regulations and policies

• Supervising accurate and complete Certified Audit reviews

• Training Compliance Officers on regulations and department procedures for Certified Audits submitted by provider agencies

• Reviewing the Certified Audit reconciliations performed by Compliance Officers for regulatory requirements, completed department worksheets, and accurate reconciliation

• Reviewing and monitoring misuse of funds

  Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

• Schedule hours may 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;or

• 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  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/testoncefor 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 experiencemustalso 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 experiencemustalso 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 to 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 experiencemustalso 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 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.

  10

  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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• 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.

  12

  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 experience 2. Your experience as a supervisor 3. Your experience as a lead worker 4. Your specific duties and responsibilities

   13

   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

  14

  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.

  15

  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 experience 2. Your experience performing audits of records or reports for agencies or businesses 3. Your specific duties and responsibilities

   16

   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

  17

  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 successfully completed college-level coursework related to organizational communication or report writing.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

  18

  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 experience 2. Your experience monitoring contracts or status of compliance reviews 3. Your experience assisting officers in planning or conducting site visits and resolving complications during visits 4. Your experience conducting follow-up visits 5. Your experience ensuring reports are prepared accurately 6. Your specific duties and responsibilities

   19

   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

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov