STAFF AUDITOR - 72000009

Requisition No: 873223 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: STAFF AUDITOR - 72000009

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72000009 

Salary:  $60,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2026 

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Staff Auditor
Office of the Inspector General
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This position supports the functions of the Inspector General, under direct supervision of the Audit Director, with guidance from the Team Lead and Senior Auditor. This position is responsible for performing and reporting on compliance, performance, and information technology audits, performing program evaluations, and conducting special projects.  

The position accesses confidential information while carrying out job duties. The selected candidate is expected to actively obtain, analyze, and maintain confidential information and is responsible for handling the information with discretion to ensure integrity and confidentiality. Provide recommendations and insight into the level of effectiveness and efficiency of the engagement process and any associated templates. This position is authorized and requires the selected candidate to obtain Criminal Justice Information (CJI).   

The Staff Auditor performs assignments in accordance with section 20.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the General Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General as published by the Association of Inspectors General, and Global Internal Audit Standards as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Association of Inspectors General Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General, the Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. Global Internal Audit Standards, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, the United States Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and the ISACA Standards is preferred.
• Ability to understand, interpret and appropriately apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding sensitive and confidential information. 
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to analyze problems using sound reasoning to identify alternative solutions and distinguish 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 develop an understanding of complex organizational and financial processes and systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with others by listening and facilitating open exchange of ideas.
• Analytical and detail-oriented skills.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science or related field, experience may be substituted for the required degree.
• Obtain at least forty-hours (40) of continuing professional education and training every two (2) years, that directly enhance the incumbent’s professional proficiency.  
• Performing the duties of this position in accordance with statutory and professional standards and guidance for audits, reviews, evaluations, and Offices of Inspectors General.
• Some travel may also be required in the performance of these duties.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.