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Form of workBACKGROUND CHECK AND FINGERPRINTING ARE REQUIRED
Under the direct supervision of the Staff Management Auditor, Forensic Services Unit, or designee, the incumbent is an individual expert contributor as a member of Enforcement Branch interdisciplinary teams working on criminal and administrative insurance fraud Investigations. These interdisciplinary teams may consist of Forensic Services Unit SMAs, Associate Management Auditors (AMA) and Staff Services Management Auditors (SSMA), investigative staff and other law enforcement personnel by independently performing difficult and complex forensic audits of financial accounts and records of employers or department licensees under criminal and/or administrative investigations. Moderate travel (up to 25%) via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.) including overnight stay may be required.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
If you have not yet taken the ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR or STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR examination and/or your examination results have expired (if you took the last examination a year or more ago, please check your list eligibility expiration), and have no other type of eligibility, prior to applying for this position please take the online examination for this classification which is linked below.
Associate Management Auditor Exam Link: CalCareers
Staff Services Management Auditor Exam Link: CalCareers
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
• Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms
• Must be able to work in a high-rise building
• Frequent sitting is required
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Enforcement Branch and based on CDI's current telework policy. While CDI supports telework, in-person attendance will be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to work with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
- STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-401524
Position #(s):
413-286-4159-XXX
413-686-4159-XXX
Working Title:
Auditor - Forensic Services
Classification:
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR $6,082.00 - $7,998.00 A
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$4,091.00 - $4,878.00 A
$4,220.00 - $5,281.00 B
$5,059.00 - $6,651.00 C
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
ENFORCEMENT BRANCH
FRAUD DIVISION
THESE POSITIONS HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR OUR NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICES. The physical work locations may be at any one of the regional offices in the following city locations:
- Central Valley Regional Office located in Fresno, CA
- Golden Gate Regional Office located in Benicia, CA
- Sacramento Regional Office located in Sacramento, CA
- Silicon Valley Regional Office located in Morgan Hill, CA
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e. degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you neglect to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and you will not be considered for an interview. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for initial qualifications.
- Please state on the application the classification (AMA or SSMA) you have selected for this application.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/12/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Insurance
Attn: Classifications and Consultation Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Insurance
Classifications and Consultation Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Associate Management Auditor-
• Experience in accounting or conducting audits or reviews;
• Experience in compliance review;
• Technical proficiency with computer applications;
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff in a team environment;
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with criminal investigators and other law enforcement personnel;
• Ability to provide a written or verbal summary of audit findings, trends, and potential fraudulent activity;
• Ability to create professional work products utilizing computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access;
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and work under changing priorities and deadline;
• Prior experience working with law enforcement, investigations or the insurance industry in the performance of duties of this nature;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Advanced Accounting or Business Administration degrees (i.e. MBA), or Forensic Accounting certifications.
Staff Services Management Auditor-
• Demonstrated ability in performing analytical assignments;
• Knowledge of State government accounting and Federal government auditing standards;
• Ability to work with investigators, district attorney offices and other allied law enforcement agencies;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member;
• Personal computer experience including but not limited to Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- CDI offers many benefits including the following:
- Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- FREE PARKING
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
CDIJobInquiries@insurance.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 492-3388
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
