Exempt to Permanent - 1686 Auditor III (E10186)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

11d

About The Position

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the Auditor II Classification. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below: Application Opening: January 23, 2026 Application Deadline: February 6, 2026 Job Description This is the supervisory level classification in the Auditor series. It is distinguished from the Auditor I and Auditor II classes in that incumbents in this class direct the work of other Auditor classifications as well as plan and complete the most complex audits and analyses. Auditor positions are specific to the Controller's Office because of the increased scope of work and the specific mandates of Charter Appendix F, "Authority and Duties of City Services Auditor," and because of the need and ability to work with a wide variety of contacts and stakeholders.

Requirements

Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 1686 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 1686
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, finance, statistics, the social sciences, English, or a related field.
Four (4) years of verifiable professional auditing or related analytical experience; strong understanding of local government operations; demonstrated expertise in government auditing standards and auditing principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Audits and investigates a wide variety of programs, functions, processes, and activities of city departments and contracts to evaluate their efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and legal compliance.
Audits surveys, including researching legal mandates and other background information, while determining needs of key stakeholders, identifying potential risk areas, understanding relevant internal controls, and identifying potential sources of evidence under general direction.
Audits entrance and exit conferences and periodic meetings with department management to inform them of audit results.
Interviews department and program management, and staff to obtain information.
Develops audit scope and objectives, and prepares detailed audit programs, time budgets, and milestone dates.
Audits fieldwork, including collecting, analyzing, and documenting audit evidence as it relates to the audit objectives.
Reconstructs records and data that may have been destroyed or falsified.
Reviews internal controls.
Develops audit findings and recommendations that are fully supported by analysis.
Reviews team members' work for completeness, technical accuracy, organization, content, tone, and grammatical accuracy.
Prepares and reviews written audit reports that effectively communicate the audit results.
Prepares and presents audit results at public hearings and to a variety of audiences.
Provides input into annual audit work plan to identify audit risks and priorities.
Receives and enters complaints for investigation from the whistleblower and/or complaints hotline and website.
Develops scope of work for and monitors consultant contracts.
Audits follow-up activities.
Maintains close contact with the audit director regarding project progress and problems; and appropriate involvement in project oversight and decision-making/problem solving.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates Auditor I/II and clerical and/or administrative support staff; and manages staff performance. Encourages team members to challenge themselves and actively contribute to team effort. Provides input to performance evaluations of team members.
Maintains the appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
Maintains professional proficiency through continuing professional education and participates in professional associations.
Performs all assignments in accordance with the office policies and/or Government Auditing Standards, as appropriate.
Recommends and/or develops operational changes for the City Services Auditor division.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.