Staff Auditor II - Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE)

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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• Ability to evaluate government programs for effectiveness

• Ability to utilize Yellow Book standards (GAGAS) to meet audit compliance requirements

• Can communicate professionally with state government entities and other auditees

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. 

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This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance:

  • 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off

  • Generous paid time off each year, including:

    • 12 paid holidays per year

    • 1 paid personal observance leave day

    • At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)

    • 12 paid sick days accrued per year

    • 24 hours paid community service leave

  • Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options

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• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings

• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

• The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.

• In order to receive credit for work history and credential you must complete the online application completely. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. 

• You can attach resumes, cover letters, reference information as supplemental information, but this will NOT be used in lieu of a completed state application.

• If you have earned a foreign degree, an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes. 

  • The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members

• Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists. 

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.