Requisition No: 846033 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITOR - 55000949

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000949 

Salary:  $61,288.38 - $79,314.38 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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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: heather.strickland@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,773.23

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance. 

The Florida Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General is looking for a talented professional to join our team in Tallahassee.  This position will be reporting to the Performance and Information Technology Audit unit.  The work conducted by this position includes Information Technology Resource compliance reviews using computer forensic techniques in support of investigations and audits.

Your duties and responsibilities in this role will be to:

Coordinates and conducts audits (primarily information technology related), special projects, and reviews of department operations, programs, and controls, in compliance with professional and office standards, to promote accountability, integrity and process improvement in the department. Conducts reviews regarding the management of information technology as well as the technical and functional adequacy of information systems specifications, operations, controls, and security in compliance with professional and office standards. Develops assignment scopes, methodologies, and audit programs. Prepares, research and designs evaluations of programs, systems, controls, policies, procedures, and other functions using audit and analytical techniques. Analyzes supporting evidence, draws logical conclusions and develops appropriate findings and recommendations. When assigned as team leader by the supervisor, organizes and facilitates the work of other team members to ensure the successful completion of the assignment. Also, mentor and help train new audit staff.

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

Coordinates and conducts defensible data acquisition and analysis using appropriate evidence and computer forensic techniques. Analyzes supporting evidence, draws logical conclusions and develops appropriate findings and recommendations.

Maintains knowledge and proficiency in information system technology and techniques.

Perform procedure reviews.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 information systems technology such as mainframe and personal computer platforms, databases, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphic presentation software and data query computer languages
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, reviewing, and analyzing performance, operations, and financial data
• Skills to effectively use word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphic presentation software and data query computer languages
• Ability to analyze network technologies, security strategies, operating software, and systems software
• 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

Why Join FDOT?

Because we are a proud and committed team seeking to attract, recruit, train, and retain a diverse workforce comprised of the best and brightest professionals. We value diversity in background and experiences, seeking to build a team of professionals who will foster a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Those individuals who consistently help FDOT inspire, innovate, and improve safety for all our transportation modes. This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

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.