Agency Policy Specialist (Job ID: 50384, Apply by 1/26/22)

Highway Construction Auditor - Agency Policy Specialist

Up to $63,141 annually

St. Paul, MN

Mnjobs

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This position was previously announced 11/08/2021 – 12/06/2021 . This position is being re-announced for additional applicants. Previous applicants do not need to reapply unless they wish to provide new or additional information.

As a Highway Construction & Investigations Auditor you will conduct complex highway construction project audits and analyze MnDOT construction activities, accounting and engineering data to ensure compliance with state, federal, and project requirements. This position assists the unit supervisor and the Audit Director with the implementation and direction of new policies to aid in the continuity of workflow. This position is expected to maintain confidentiality, discretion, a high degree of ethics, accountability, and professionalism.

Responsibilities include:

Perform technically complex highway construction audits, special reviews and investigations.

Provide training and assistance to less experienced auditors and participate in professional development training.

Serve as technical expert for the unit’s Teammate workflow system.

This position will have the option to telework; the employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

In-state travel is required up to 25% of the time; this includes some overnight travel.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

· 11 paid holidays per year

· Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year

· Earn 13 days paid sick time

· Defined pension plan

· Vision insurance available

· Paid life insurance

· Short & long-term disability available

· Paid parental leave available

· Training opportunities

· And more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of professional auditing experience that includes:

(*NOTE: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (with an accounting concentration) substitutes for one year of professional experience)

• Experience conducting financial and/or performance audits and/or investigations.
• Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), operational auditing concepts and compliance with auditing principles.
• Experience analyzing financial data and legal compliance requirements, including laws, federal regulations, and state rules, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Construction Auditor (CCA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book) and/or the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book).
• Demonstrated knowledge of highway construction engineering specifications and auditing engineering data associated with highway construction projects.
• Knowledge of or experience with a DOT and/or the Code of Federal Regulations applicable to DOT’s.

APPLY ONLINE BY 1/26/2022:

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “External Applicants”.
• On the Job Search, enter the Job Opening ID “50384” in the Keywords search box and click Search.
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.
• Click Apply.
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – really or Minnesotajobs.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON:

Lena Garcia, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Lena.garcia@ state.mn.us

612-257-2388

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $63,141.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• In order for your application to be considered, you MUST apply on the official Minnesota Careers website. Please, read the job description to find the link if you have not already. ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON www.mn.gov/careers WILL BE CONSIDERED. Do you comply?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location