INTERNAL AUDITOR II - SES - 77071160

Requisition No: 855034 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: INTERNAL AUDITOR II - SES - 77071160

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77071160 

Salary:  $63,859.90 

Posting Closing Date: 07/16/2025 

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Office of Inspector General

Internal Auditor II- SES

Salary: $63,859.90

620 S. Meridian Street

Tallahassee, Fl.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Office of Inspector General

Internal Auditor II- SES- 77071160

Leon

Our Organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term  well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

*LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION / FINGERPRINTS REQUIRED*

Four (4) relevant years of experience in public administration, business administration, accounting, or other related field is required, and at least two years of auditing experience, preferably in a government or public-sector environment.

A bachelor's degree is substitutable for experience.

Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CGAP, or CISA are highly desirable.

Possession of a valid driver license

Additional Requirements:

Occasional travel required. Travel may vary based on scheduled activities (reviews, workshops, conferences, technical assistance, etc.).

Must be approved by FDLE/FBI to access Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information and must be able to obtain CJIS level 4 certification.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

Overview:

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) point-of-view.

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Internal Auditor in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for conducting independent, objective audits and reviews of the organization's operations, programs, and processes to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. This role supports the OIG’s mission to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, while promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency across the agency.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Conduct performance and compliance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow Book).
• Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures by planning the audit or review, designing the audit program, obtaining a thorough understanding of processes, and performing fieldwork.
• Prepare working papers, which record and summarize data on the assigned audit segment, in accordance with government auditing standards.
• Drafts and finalizes audit reports to communicate observations, issues, risks, and recommendations, ensuring all audit findings, exceptions, and/or proposed adjustments in the audit report are adequately explained in a clear and concise manner.
• Completes assigned audits, management reviews, special projects, and reports within appropriate time-frames.
• Performs follow-up audits to appraise the adequacy of the auditee’s corrective action taken to improve audit deficiencies. Assists with the annual risk assessment process.
• Provide excellent customer service, maintain a professional demeanor, and strive for continual improvement.
• Completes required continuing professional education training and maintains documentation for verification.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards
• Ability to collect, research, analyze, and interpret data.
• 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 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 plan, organize and coordinate work assignments based upon objectives, identify problems and opportunities, monitor progress, and accomplish goals.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Special Notes:

This position is not eligible for full-time or part-time telework/remote work.

Failing to respond, or providing a response such as "see resume," "n/a" or similar, to any of the qualifying questions will disqualify the applicant from further consideration.

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

In addition to submitting a completed State of Florida Electronic Application (Candidate Profile) and completing the qualifying questions, applicants must attach a cover letter and up to date resume to be considered. The submitted cover letter should, at minimum, explain your interest in working in this position and identify your most relevant skills and experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

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.