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Audit 31/13700/Audit123/07.14.25-MV At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About this Job: This position is assigned to the Audit Section of the Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD). The section and the positions assigned are charged with the function of providing audit services to the various areas and management of DOTD. These audit services provide for the safeguarding of assets, adherence to Federal, State and Departmental regulations, and assurance of the financial integrity of DOTD's programs and operations. This position does the activities that provide the aforementioned services from planning and researching what is to be done, to preparing the work papers on procedures used, to preparing a report of results of work. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties: Performs audits of the records of consultants, railroads, and utilities as they relate to contracts held by these firms with DOTD; reviews public entities & quasi-public bodies for compliance under 0MBCircular A-133 and on Federal funds received from DOTD; establishes indirect cost rates for firms that desire to conduct business with DOTD; and issues opinions on contract proposals submitted by firms. This work is performed nationwide and may include travel to various sites. Performs audits and related work on the operations, transactions, records, policies, procedures, and systems of DOTD in order to issue opinions to management, Federal funding sources, Legislative Auditors, and others regarding adequacy and integrity of internal controls, safekeeping of assets, and/or accuracy of reported information. Conducts specialized investigations and reviews requested by Internal Auditor, DOTD management, external auditors & investigative agencies, Federal funding agencies and DOTD program personnel. May act as Auditor-in-Charge on multi-auditor assignments. Meets with DOTD management and program personnel, Federal funding agency personnel, executives of firms being audited, and other audit organizations to convey audit results, solve problems, and exchange information. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Transcripts or Certifications: If using education or certifications to qualify for this position, attach a copy of the supporting documents. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Michael R. Miesch DOTD Audit Manager Michael.Miesch@la.gov (225) 379-1475 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Benefits
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave
Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave
State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement
State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org) LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org) Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net)
Section 31
Audit 31/13700/Audit123/07.14.25-MV At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About this Job: This position is assigned to the Audit Section of the Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD). The section and the positions assigned are charged with the function of providing audit services to the various areas and management of DOTD. These audit services provide for the safeguarding of assets, adherence to Federal, State and Departmental regulations, and assurance of the financial integrity of DOTD's programs and operations. This position does the activities that provide the aforementioned services from planning and researching what is to be done, to preparing the work papers on procedures used, to preparing a report of results of work. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties: Performs audits of the records of consultants, railroads, and utilities as they relate to contracts held by these firms with DOTD; reviews public entities & quasi-public bodies for compliance under 0MBCircular A-133 and on Federal funds received from DOTD; establishes indirect cost rates for firms that desire to conduct business with DOTD; and issues opinions on contract proposals submitted by firms. This work is performed nationwide and may include travel to various sites. Performs audits and related work on the operations, transactions, records, policies, procedures, and systems of DOTD in order to issue opinions to management, Federal funding sources, Legislative Auditors, and others regarding adequacy and integrity of internal controls, safekeeping of assets, and/or accuracy of reported information. Conducts specialized investigations and reviews requested by Internal Auditor, DOTD management, external auditors & investigative agencies, Federal funding agencies and DOTD program personnel. May act as Auditor-in-Charge on multi-auditor assignments. Meets with DOTD management and program personnel, Federal funding agency personnel, executives of firms being audited, and other audit organizations to convey audit results, solve problems, and exchange information. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Transcripts or Certifications: If using education or certifications to qualify for this position, attach a copy of the supporting documents. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Michael R. Miesch DOTD Audit Manager Michael.Miesch@la.gov (225) 379-1475 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Benefits
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave
Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave
State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement
State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org) LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org) Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net)