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Working Title: Highway Construction & Investigations Auditor

Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 76921

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/22/2024

• Closing Date : 07/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Audit / Hwy Constr Audit/Investigation

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Re-Posting : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. The position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. Incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

As a Highway Construction and Investigations Auditor, you will perform complex highway construction project audits and investigations to ensure the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) follows state, federal, and project requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the unit supervisor and Audit Director with developing new workflow policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct complex highway construction audits, special reviews, and investigations on MnDOT’s construction activities and data

• Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism while conducting audits and investigations

• Serve as the technical expert for the unit’s TeamMate workflow system

• Provide training and support to less experienced auditors and participate in professional development training

• Act with a high degree of ethics and accountability in all aspects of work

In-state travel, including some overnight stays, is required (up to 25% of the time).

** 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.

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/or 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).

• Ability to learn and audit against complex criteria such as highway construction engineering specifications and auditing engineering data associated with highway construction projects.

• Knowledge of or experience with a Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or the Code of Federal Regulations applicable to DOT’s.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.