Internal Performance Auditor, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore Police Department

Internal Performance Auditor

This is a non-civil service position. Salary Range : $64,427.00 - $110,756.00 Annually. Starting Pay : $64,427.00 Annually.

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Note : Grant positions are not eligible for retirement benefits.

Job Summary : The BPD underwent a comprehensive civil rights, pattern, and practice investigation by the United States Department of Justice. As a result of this investigation, the BPD and the DOJ have negotiated a consent decree. The consent decree will require the BPD to continue the rapid implementation of process improvements over the next several years. To quickly implement the consent decree mandates, BPD is seeking a driven, dynamic, and capable professional to conduct internal performance audits on all operational and administrative procedures and provide quantitative and qualitative measurements of the department's compliance. This non-civil service position will join the BPD Performance Standards Section.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Mathematics, Sociology, or Economics.

AND Experience : Have two years of full time paid experience conducting performance, compliance, operations, financial, program or regulatory audits by professional auditing standards or 5 years of full time paid experience conducting performance, compliance, operations, financial, program, or regulatory audits within a private or government agency. Designation as a Certified Law Enforcement Auditor (CLEA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership( QAIL) is highly desired, but not required.

OR Equivalency Notes : Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates : Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. NOTE : YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of theory, principle and practice of auditing bureaucratic organizations, including the methods and procedures used to examine, verify and analyze operation records, statements, reports; standards for the professional practices of Internal Auditing Institute of Internal Auditors Report writing techniques General research and analytical techniques Strong organizational skills and methods of analysis in program evaluation, operational auditing, cost-benefit analysis, work measurement and work simplification
• Knowledge of city or state government operations, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of statistical methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis and statistical sampling Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Knowledge of word processing, (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher)
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data Ability to understand use and explain complex legal provisions in conducting audits
• Ability to understand and apply instructions, and legal and contractual requirements to audit work
• Ability to perform necessary research, using a variety of research techniques
• Ability to document audit findings in a variety of work papers
• Ability to summarize audit findings into a report Ability to prepare detailed and complex drafts and final reports that are complete, accurate, timely, objective, convincing, clear and concise as the subject permits
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written communication
• Ability to participate in group projects and collaborate effectively

Additional Information :

Background Check : Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and / or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation : All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 1 YEAR mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

Baltimore City is an equal opportunity employer.