City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Auditor I

The Office of the City Auditor is a City department that reports to the City Council and provides a menu of services including performance audits, investigations, and special request projects.  Under general direction, participates with other auditors in the analysis, examination, investigation, and review of records, reports, and management practices to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of city programs and initiatives, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, comparison to peer city and industry best practices, and other similar audit objectives.

1. Conduct interviews and meetings with external clients to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information.
2. Collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, extracting information that is significant to the project.
3. Conduct research on subject matters related to the project.
4. Document information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner.
5. Use collected information to support conclusions.
6. Develop clear, concise, timely, and accurate written summaries.
7. Demonstrate increasing mastery of performance auditing processes, procedures and techniques.

• Possess and maintain the highest standards of conduct, honesty, and loyalty in both official and personal matters.
• This position is not responsible for supervising.

• Knowledge and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the Government Auditing Standards.
• Knowledge of performance audit processes, procedures, and techniques, and the ability to exercise critical thinking and professional judgement.
• Ability to master steep learning curves regarding government organizations, programs, activities, functions, and, where applicable, their interrelations with the private and not for profit sectors.
• Ability to solicit, receive, analyze, and use information provided by office staff and external clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and implement appropriate standards of care in all scopes of work.
• Ability to complete assigned duties and functions in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous learning and growth by developing a new skill or pursuing a professional certification.
• Proficient at collecting information according to an established project plan.
• Proficient at working with others to achieve a project goal or objective.
• Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from a variety of sources, evaluate facts, and employ sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions, and where appropriate, make constructive recommendations to ensure compliance of auditing standards.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Federal Rules of Evidence and Government Auditing Standards.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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