Job Details

Recruitment Number 24-0205

III Level: $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I).

IV Level: $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Auditors are responsible for examining accounts to render an opinion regarding the financial position and operations of governmental agencies, individuals, and business entities. The work requires the application of sound accounting judgment and generally accepted auditing standards and principles.

Auditor Level III performs moderately difficult professional auditing work by conducting examinations of smaller agencies or business entities or by auditing primarily one aspect of the fiscal work of both small and large agencies; assists higher-level auditors on more complex audit assignments; and performs other duties as assigned.

Auditor Level IV performs difficult professional auditing work by independently conducting field audits of governmental books of accounts and records or those of business entities, regulated public utilities, and transportation firms; may supervise a small group of lower-level auditors as a project leader on less complex cases; and performs other related duties as assigned.

APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ALL LEVELS FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
2. Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
3. Specialized Experience: Two (2) years for Level III, and three (3) years for Level IV of progressively responsible professional auditing experience requiring knowledge and application of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, standards, theory, and practices for the purpose of analyzing and interpreting accounting books, records, or systems.
4. Driver's License: Some of the immediate vacancies require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
5. Special Requirement for the immediate vacancy with the Department of Transportation, Airports Division: Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check.
6. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. Please review the Substitutions carefully.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-###-#### for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.