Internal Auditor 3

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Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) exercises leadership and vision in promoting, developing, and managing a statewide network of transportation systems and facilities. These systems and facilities provide access to Oregon for the State’s citizens and visitors, provides efficient movement of commerce, goods, and services, ensures the safety of transportation systems users, and enhances Oregon’s competitive position in national and international markets. ODOT is geographically spread organization of approximately 4900 FTE with a $6.1 billion biennial budget.

The Principal Internal Auditor will operate as part of the ODOT Audit Services team to provide internal audit services to OPRD and ODOT. This position reports to the ODOT Chief Auditor; however, is an OPRD employee and conducts audit work that provides independent and objective information to help accomplish the goals and objectives of both agencies, mitigate risk and improve operations, risk management, controls and governance processes.

Your New Role

As a Permanent, Full-Time Internal Auditor 3, you will deliver independent, professional internal audit services and provide management consultation to agency executives. You will serve in a leadership role within the internal audit program, overseeing and conducting the agencies most complex and comprehensive audits. These audits evaluate a wide range of program and policy functions, business systems, and mission‑critical operations.

In this role, you will manage individual assignments, lead teams of internal auditors, and complete audits that require advanced or specialized skills. Working within established professional performance audit standards, your audits will give leadership actionable information to strengthen the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of departmental programs and operations while helping to reduce organizational risk.

• →Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• →Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a field specific to the Agency's mission AND three years of experience performing professional level auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission;

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Desired Attributes:

• Graduate degree in public administration, public policy or business.
• Professional certification in an audit related field such as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Expert knowledge of government performance auditing.
• Experience managing large and complex audits, conducting risk assessments and developing annual audit plans.
• Experience mentoring and training audit staff.

How to Apply:

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.