System Specialist (Auditor III) - Division of Gaming

Full Job Description

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

Requirements

The professional in this position exists to lead or assist with the review of new technology and to provide expertise in completing system audits, field trials and to assess regulatory impact of evolving systems-related technologies with the gaming laws, regulations, and internal control minimum procedures.

Gaming System Technical Review

• Reviews and provides write-ups as required on new and existing technology and systems.
• Leads or is a contributing member of field trials on new technology and systems.
• Establishes initial and periodic technical system audit/review plans as required by manager.
• Performs initial and ongoing technical system audits/reviews of licensees. Within established limits, uses reasoning and best judgment to individualize technical audit/review plans to effectively meet system objectives.
• Performs technical audit/review steps based on an expert level understanding of technology as outlined in the systems audit/review plan.

Interviewing, gathering, and analyzing complicated technical data, in order to determine noncompliance with rules, regulations, and internal controls (ICMP).

Based on specific circumstances arising during the technical system audit/review, may formulate or recommend remediation steps to bring the licensee into compliance.

• May include analytical review of systems, applications or associated equipment being used by the licensee.

Emerging Systems Technology

• Participates as a member of the Systems and Machine Approval Committee (SMAC); assesses regulatory impact of submissions of new systems-related technologies for approval; maintains communication with SMAC members, independent testing laboratories, and system manufacturers; reviews for approval independent testing laboratories gaming systems test scripts and test plans to ensure compliance with gaming rules and regulations; exchanges and collects information with regulators from other gaming jurisdictions to understand other methods of addressing new technologies; maintains and pursues technical competency in systems technology.
• Evaluates regulatory impact of ever-changing and complex technologies on existing regulations. Use judgment in determining whether new technologies can work under the current regulatory framework or new regulatory framework will need to be developed.
• Monitors new and proposed gaming systems and technology such as gaming applications including accounting functions, server virtualization, promotional and marketing systems, ticketing systems, bonusing systems, cashless systems, wireless systems and cloud technology; creates technical standards and regulations to address systems and new technology.

Regulations Development

• Serves as technical lead and participates as a team member within the technical systems group to assess the regulatory impact of evolving technologies as it relates to systems.
• Networks with other jurisdictions, systems manufacturers, test labs, etc., to gain and apply knowledge of pending technological innovations. Leads and assists in the development of ICMP, rules, and regulations as appropriate.
• Provides guidance on ICMP (Internal Control Minimum Procedure) to educate licensees on internal control requirements and clarifies the Division’s position on regulations, and ICMP.

Field Trials

• Participates as a lead member and as an individual contributor within the systems group to develop and conduct technical field trials on gaming systems and related technology.
• In performing field trials with the licensee determines compliance with Colorado Gaming Regulations and ICMP from documentation, observations, and interviews.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:
H8D3XX AUDITOR III

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in system or IT operation, technical audits/reviews

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related field as determined by the Department equal to seven (7) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will substitute for five (5) years of the requirement

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Special Qualifications:

• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to positions in the Gaming Division.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License (at the time of application).

• Must be willing and able to travel to Central City, Black Hawk and/or Cripple Creek as needed.

• Maybe required to occasionally travel out of state.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), sound judgment, analytical/problem solving skills, effective team leadership and customer service.

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or other relevant designation.

• Professional systems and IT operations auditing experience in a regulatory environment.

• More than the required amount of experience in performing technical compliance reviews.

• Familiarity with and best practices and security in a business or technical environment.

• Experience developing and maintaining large databases.

• Experience administrating or engineering networks, cloud technology, system/business applications, scripts/programming, database and reporting.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.

Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.

Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader).

Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.