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Agency Workers' Compensation Board

Title Director Internal Audit, WCB item #2140

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 To Be Determined

Street Address Internal Audit/ Office of Internal Audit

To Be Determined

City Manhattan, Brooklyn, Schenectady, or Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Internal Audit is responsible for the following:• Review organizations within the Board at appropriate intervals to determine whether they are efficiently and effectively carrying out their functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling in accordance with management instructions, policies and procedures and in a manner that is consistent with Board objectives and high standards of administrative practice.• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the Board’s systems of internal accounting and administrative controls.• Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify measure, classify and report such information.• Review the established systems to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations and reports and determine whether the organization is in compliance.• Review the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets.• Appraise the economy and efficiency, with which resources are employed, identify opportunities to improve operating performance and recommend solutions to problems where appropriate.• Review operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.• Coordinate audit efforts with those of the Board’s external audit agencies and independent auditors.• Participate in the planning, design and development of major computer-based systems to determine whether, a) adequate controls are incorporated in the systems, b) thorough system testing has been performed at appropriate stages, c) system documentation is complete and accurate, and d) the needs of the user organization are satisfactorily met.• Make post installation evaluations of major data processing systems to determine whether these systems meet the intended purposes and objectives.• Investigate instances where fraud or abuse has occurred or may have occurred. Report on the nature and extent of such occurrences and recommend solutions which will serve to deter or detect such occurrences in the future.• Perform, at the request of management, special reviews of internal Board organizational units, as well as external organizations which the Board has regulatory or contractual relations.• Submit annual audit reports to the Executive Director for review and approval.• Report semi-annually to the Executive Director on whether; - appropriate action has been taken on significant audit findings; - audit activities have been directed towards the highest exposure to risk and toward increasing efficiency, economical and effectiveness or operations; - internal and external audits are coordinated so as to avoid duplications; - internal audit plans are adequate; - there are any unwarranted restrictions on the staffing and authority of the Office of Internal Audit or on access by internal auditors to all Board activities, records, property and personnel.• Report to those members of management who should be informed or who should take corrective action, the results of audit examinations, the audit opinions formed and the recommendations made.• Evaluate any plans or action taken to correct reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings. If the corrective action is considered unsatisfactory, hold further discussions to achieve acceptable disposition.• Provide adequate follow-up to make sure that adequate corrective action is taken and that it is effective.• Performs all supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience conducting or managing audits, examinations, or program reviews, including two years in a supervisory capacity.Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.Location Pay will be included if position is filled Downstate.

Additional Comments Please Note: A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).• Eligibility for various life insurance options.• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program• Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to [email protected].

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Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street WCB - Human Resources Management

328 State Street, Room 133

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest which lists which WCB locations you would be interested in and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to [email protected] (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #2140 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please DO NOT reference the Vacancy ID No.)WCB Locations:BrooklynManhattanSyracuseSchenectady