Auditor I
Apply NowCompany: City of Berkeley, CA
Location: Berkeley, CA 94704
Description:
Salary : $86,480.16 - $102,074.96 Annually
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 2025-03-2052
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Auditor I in the City Auditor's Office! In this role, you will conduct performance audits of City departments and contractors who have agreements with the City. The entry level Auditor I will join a team of auditors conducting performance audits designed to improve the accountability, performance, equity, and efficiency of city government. Projects may include a broad range of topics in our current audit plan such as public health, homelessness, the Rent Stabilization Board, as well as many other areas in the future.
The current vacancy is in performance audit, where you will conduct research, prepare and/or participate in audit interviews, perform a variety of quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, develop audit documents, and write reports. Projects may include topics like public health, homelessness, emergency preparedness, and more.
See our brochure for more information:
See the full job description here: Auditor I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public policy, accounting, business, finance, economics, or a closely related field, which has included data analysis or financial/accounting coursework. For positions assigned to Performance Audit, a Master's degree in public policy, business, finance, or related field is highly desirable.
For Payroll Audit positions, 24 semester or 36 quarter units of accounting, financial analysis, or similar coursework is required and two years of payroll audit experience is highly desirable. Up to one year of the four-year education degree can be substituted on a year-for-year basis by continuing education credits or other formal coursework, OR, up to one year of the education may be substituted for by four years of experience in payroll and benefits using payroll-related computer software, including data extraction or creating complex custom computer reports in financial analysis software.
Other requirements include the ability to travel to various locations within the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by March 31 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include:Completed application Responses to the supplemental questions Attachment of two writing samples that demonstrate your analytical writing skills. Each should be no longer than 3-4 pages and have been researched and written by you personally (no group projects). Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The examination process will include, but may not be limited to:Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.
Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.
Retirement
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).
Deferred Compensation
The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.
Medical Plans
Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plus HMO. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser plan, or up to 99% of the full family premium for the Sutter Health Plus plan. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Dental Plan
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Life Insurance
The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $25,000 (Maintenance and Clerical Chapters) or $50,000 (Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders). Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.
Sick Leave
Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.
Vacation
New employees accrue 2 to 4 weeks of vacation annually, depending on classification (see )
Holidays
14 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually
Uniform Allowance
Employees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see )
(SEIU)
01
Describe the relevant coursework have you completed for this position.
02
Describe your experience with collecting and analyzing quantitative data. Please provide an example of a time that you analyzed quantitative data.
03
Describe your experience with collecting and analyzing qualitative information. Please provide an example of a time that you analyzed qualitative information.
04
Did you attach to your application two writing samples that demonstrate your analytical writing skills. Each should be no longer than 3-4 pages and have been researched and written by you personally (no group projects). If writing samples are not attached you will be automatically disqualified.
05
I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy.
Required Question
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 2025-03-2052
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Auditor I in the City Auditor's Office! In this role, you will conduct performance audits of City departments and contractors who have agreements with the City. The entry level Auditor I will join a team of auditors conducting performance audits designed to improve the accountability, performance, equity, and efficiency of city government. Projects may include a broad range of topics in our current audit plan such as public health, homelessness, the Rent Stabilization Board, as well as many other areas in the future.
The current vacancy is in performance audit, where you will conduct research, prepare and/or participate in audit interviews, perform a variety of quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, develop audit documents, and write reports. Projects may include topics like public health, homelessness, emergency preparedness, and more.
See our brochure for more information:
See the full job description here: Auditor I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public policy, accounting, business, finance, economics, or a closely related field, which has included data analysis or financial/accounting coursework. For positions assigned to Performance Audit, a Master's degree in public policy, business, finance, or related field is highly desirable.
For Payroll Audit positions, 24 semester or 36 quarter units of accounting, financial analysis, or similar coursework is required and two years of payroll audit experience is highly desirable. Up to one year of the four-year education degree can be substituted on a year-for-year basis by continuing education credits or other formal coursework, OR, up to one year of the education may be substituted for by four years of experience in payroll and benefits using payroll-related computer software, including data extraction or creating complex custom computer reports in financial analysis software.
Other requirements include the ability to travel to various locations within the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be received by March 31 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include:
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The examination process will include, but may not be limited to:
Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.
Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.
Retirement
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).
Deferred Compensation
The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.
Medical Plans
Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plus HMO. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser plan, or up to 99% of the full family premium for the Sutter Health Plus plan. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Dental Plan
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Life Insurance
The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $25,000 (Maintenance and Clerical Chapters) or $50,000 (Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders). Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.
Sick Leave
Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.
Vacation
New employees accrue 2 to 4 weeks of vacation annually, depending on classification (see )
Holidays
14 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually
Uniform Allowance
Employees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see )
(SEIU)
01
Describe the relevant coursework have you completed for this position.
02
Describe your experience with collecting and analyzing quantitative data. Please provide an example of a time that you analyzed quantitative data.
03
Describe your experience with collecting and analyzing qualitative information. Please provide an example of a time that you analyzed qualitative information.
04
Did you attach to your application two writing samples that demonstrate your analytical writing skills. Each should be no longer than 3-4 pages and have been researched and written by you personally (no group projects). If writing samples are not attached you will be automatically disqualified.
- Yes
- No
05
I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy.
- Yes
Required Question