AUDITOR - 55000781

Requisition No: 856790 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: AUDITOR - 55000781

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000781 

Salary:  $47,486.67 - $61,453.33 

Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

906/ Office of Inspector General

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Heather Strickland

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-410-5822

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: stricklandheather17@yahoo.com

ANTICIPATED HIRING SALARY: $2,108.51 bi-weekly

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

The Florida Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General is in search of an Auditor (Management Review Specialist-SES) to join the Performance and Information Technology Audit team. This position will be responsible for conducting performance audits.  Performance audits provide information to improve program operations, facilitate decision making by parties with responsibility to oversee or initiate corrective action and contribute to public accountability. Specifically, performance audits: evaluate compliance, efficiency, effectiveness of policies and procedures and evaluates internal controls and recommend improvements as appropriate. To learn more about the Department’s Office of Inspector General, click HERE.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

Office of Inspector General

FDOT Barry Building

3185 South Blair Stone Road

Tallahassee, FL 32311

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Coordinate and conduct audits, special projects, and reviews of Department operations, programs, controls, contracts and agreements in compliance with professional and office standards, to promote accountability, integrity and process improvement in the department. 

Develop assignment scopes, methodologies, and audit programs. Prepare, research and design evaluations of programs, systems, controls, policies, procedures and other functions using audit and analytical techniques.  Analyze supporting evidence, draw logical conclusions and develop appropriate findings and recommendations. When assigned as team leader by the supervisor, organize and facilitate the work of other team members to ensure the successful completion of the assignment.

Prepare thorough, complete and accurate documentation of work performed. Prepare oral and written briefings. Prepare draft and  final reports.

Perform procedure reviews.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, United States Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards, Institute of Internal Auditors' Professional Practices Framework, The Association of Inspectors' General Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s Standards, Guidelines and Procedures
• Knowledge of information technology and operational auditing best practices, skills, and techniques
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, reviewing, and analyzing performance, operations, and financial data.

Skills in:

• Skills to effectively use word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphic presentation software and data query computer languages.

Ability to:

• Ability to understand, interpret and appropriately apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures including in regard to sensitive and confidential information.

• Ability to confirm whether an entity is following the terms of an agreement, or the rules and regulations applicable to an activity or practice prescribed by an external agency or authority.
• Ability to analyze problems using sound reasoning to identify alternative solutions and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments based upon objectives, identify problems and opportunities, monitor progress, and accomplish goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to express facts and ideas in a succinct and organized manner and make clear and convincing oral presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others by listening and facilitating an open exchange of ideas.
• Ability to learn and develop an understanding of complex organizational and financial processes and systems.
• Ability to apply technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of work assignments.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.