Performance Auditor - Office of the City Auditor - 601 (Unclassified)

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*Please Note: Current City employees must apply through SuccessFactors*

Under the general direction of the City Auditor, the Performance Auditor series performs challenging and innovative work to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of City government services and programs.

As described below, a wide range of skills and experience may qualify for the Performance Auditor series.

Prior audit (performance or IT), accounting, and/or Fraud, Waste, and Abuse investigative experience are particularly desirable for this recruitment, but are not required.

Our flexible workplace policy allows employees to work at an approved location away from their assigned office or fieldwork site up to four days per week, as long as the approved location is within a 2-hour drive of downtown San Diego.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Analyze and evaluate City programs, departments, complex processes, and budgets to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and equity.
• Identify key factors that may impact a program’s success and evaluate if policies, performance indicators, measures, and processes are sufficient to achieve program goals.
• Research and collect information from relevant laws, industry best practices, previous research studies, previous audits, benchmarking cities, and other criteria to measure and evaluate a program’s performance.
• Develop audit plans to determine which programmatic and/or operational areas to evaluate and what steps to take to achieve the audit objectives.
• Use data analysis to analyze trends over time, percent of goals met, adequacy of program measures, budget and financial information, and other data relevant to the policy, program, or process.
• Plan and conduct interviews, conduct fieldwork, and document conclusions.
• Apply knowledge of local government, budgeting, public policy, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Develop audit findings and recommendations to address identified areas for improvement.
• Write clear, concise, and impactful audit reports that communicate audit findings to a broad audience, including City Council, City Management, Audit Committee, and the public.
• Present the audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee, City Council, and the public.
• Maintain a professional rapport with City Management and work to ensure recommendations are implemented.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of undergraduate coursework in public administration, business administration, accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university with coursework or experience in finance, economics, public administration, policy analysis, or accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This recruitment will fill a Performance Auditor position at the I, II, or Senior level.

The selected candidate’s level and salary will be determined based on their overall qualifications.To be considered for the Performance Auditor II level, minimum qualifications include those listed above as well as 2 years of performance audit, program analysis, or accounting experience.

• To be considered for the Senior Performance Auditor level, minimum qualifications include those listed above as well as 5 years of performance audit experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Education and Experience
  • Coursework and/or professional certifications in performance auditing, accounting, IT security or IT auditing; public administration, public policy, advanced data analysis, technical writing, and project management skills is highly desirable.
• Professional
  • Energetic and motivated with the ability and desire to take initiative.
  • A positive attitude which prioritizes team success and support.
  • Ability to complete assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to use critical thinking skills to accomplish project goals.
  • Commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and innovation in government.
  • Strong interpersonal leadership skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, various levels of City Management, and members of the public.
  • Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate in a political environment while maintaining professional objectivity and non-partisanship.
  • A commitment to public service and the people of San Diego.
• Analysis
  • Ability to collect, compile, analyze, interpret, and present data and draft audit findings.
  • Strong quantitative analytical abilities, including a thorough understanding of common data analysis tools and programs.
  • Ability to analyze business processes and develop appropriate solutions.
  • A well-developed understanding of government, accounting, finance, and economic processes and the ability to apply understanding of such to assigned projects.
  • Ability to comprehend technical details and how they relate to and impact the “big picture”.
  • Ability to communicate complex and technical information in a simple, clear, and straightforward manner, including the use of graphs and tables.
  • Experience with auditing and evaluating IT systems, accounting concepts, and/or identifying Fraud, Waste, and Abuse within organizations.

The Department:

The Office of the City Auditor is an independent office that reports to and is accountable to the Audit Committee and City Council.

The City Auditor conducts performance audits of City departments, offices, and agencies in accordance with government auditing standards.

These audits may assess internal controls over financial reporting and evaluate how well the City complies with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Audits can also assess how efficiently and effectively the City uses resources and safeguards its assets.

The Office of the City Auditor also investigates all material complaints related to fraud, waste, and abuse. For more information, please visit this link.

The City:

With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California.

The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play.

With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.

The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan".

As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget of approximately $5.65 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.

Benefits:

The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance.

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position.

All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins.

Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information.

Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.

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