Internal Auditor 1 - VID 220849 (NY HELPS)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/29/26

Applications Due08/14/26

Vacancy ID220849

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NY HELPYes

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleInternal Auditor 1 - VID 220849 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description The Internal Auditor 1 will be responsible for a variety of internal auditing activities that will involve direct interaction with senior management and business unit personnel. Internal Auditor 1 will be responsible for the following:

• Planning and conducting comprehensive internal audits and reviews to determine if established policies and procedures are effectively and efficiently executed; if assets and resources are efficiently utilized and adequately safeguarded; and if adequate managerial and accounting controls exist and function properly.
• Examine various sources of information, evaluate and appraise program operations, prepare reports and advise management on engagement results
• Work independently as the auditor-in-charge or as part of an audit team, under the supervision of the Audit Supervisor
• Perform other functions necessary to meet the Office of Internal Audits objectives and mission.

Operational Needs:

• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Note: *There is no examination required to be appointed to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.

Required Experience: A bachelors degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation.

A Juris Doctor, masters or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Specialized Experience: professional experience in conducting internal audits; financial statement audits; compliance reviews; or program research, review, and appraisal.

Internal Auditor 1 level requirements:

• Internal Auditor Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): a specialized bachelor or higher degree.
• Internal Auditor Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): a specialized bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience.
• Internal Auditor 1, SG-18: a specialized bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience

OR

A Designation as a Certified Internal Auditor by the Institute of Internal Auditors

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4*, or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

• 70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year or more of qualifying permanent service at the Grade 11 or above AND possession of a bachelor's degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO).

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/ZP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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