Auditor 3

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

AUDITOR 3

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA)
1924 East University Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
www.azdes.gov 

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Posting Details:

Salary: $24.2660/ hourly ($50,473.28 annually) 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Auditor 3 with the Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA). This position is responsible for performing highly complex auditing work and is responsible for developing, implementing, and refining the approach to audit monitoring. This position will focus primarily on the programmatic quality reviews of specific DERS programs which include but are not limited to the Office of Apprenticeship, the Local Workforce Development Boards Eligible Training Providers, and other required and partner programs under WIOA. This position will primarily focus on auditing cases receiving case management and other related programs.

Travel is required to attend off-site meetings, training, or conferences.

Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Complete DERS audits, specific to functional area, develop responses, and track implementation of suggested recommendations to ensure case management compliance. Assure compliance with State and Federal statutes, regulations, and procedures. Assist with strategic work plan development. Interpret and apply established guidelines.
• Maintain an accountability system to track progress on performance indicators, measures and action plans.
• Develop detailed spreadsheets, charts and databases to monitor time lines and compliance with action work plan assignments resulting from findings.
• Examine and analyze statistical data, work procedures, methods and make recommendations for enhancement.
• Extract case data information from automated system to obtain sample information; enter results as necessary.
• Contribute to the development of operational and performance strategy in cooperation with DERS Leadership. Deliver presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems and objectives. Provide training to colleagues on enhanced procedures.
• Prepare written documents,reports and executive summaries regarding audits; applying judgment, interpretation and discretion skills. Respond to various correspondence from DERS Executive Management or Administration Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations governing federally-funded programs.
• Knowledge of audit and evaluation tools and/or processes.
• Knowledge of strategy and program goal development.
• Skills in written and oral communication necessary to develop presentations and instructional material.
• Skills in using automated programs for research, analysis and work management.
• Skills in advanced organization; effective management to handle multiple projects and/or tasks at the same
time.
• Ability to analyze and coordinate activities, establish priorities, develop procedures, and evaluate program compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to summarize and analyze large amounts of information and data, to identify trends in material being reviewed, and to present quantitative and/or qualitative information along with recommendations.
• Ability to compose correspondence, develop reports, and create position papers that call for discretion and judgment; replying to inquiries, presenting, or requesting information.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in formal written communications; white or position papers.
• Experience data analysis and compilation.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Have at least two (2) years’ experience as an Auditor or equivalent.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create  work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are moe productive. Remote wok is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. 

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Liz Alarcon at (480) 521-0391 or email LizbethAlarcon@azdes.gov. 

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 521-0391 or emailing LizbethAlarcon@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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