BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROGRAM AUDITOR II

Department of Family and Support Services

{Programmatic Monitoring}

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

This Posting Has been Extended Through June 14, 2024

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, a Program Auditor II performs at the fully functional level conducting on-site programmatic audits of the intermediate level where the positions work independently on moderately complex auditing assignments of delegate agencies receiving federal and state funds; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews detailed contracts, work programs and budgets requiring in-depth analysis to identify contracted services and compliance requirements.

• Notifies delegate agencies of scheduled audits, required reports prior to the audit and compliance issues that will be reviewed.

• Makes site visits to review agencies' operations, using monitoring instruments to verify and review required program records and financial documents.

• Conducts programmatic reviews to assess compliance with program management and administrative procedures, level and quality of services and staffing.

• Inspects facilities to assess compliance with health and safety guidelines.

• Prepares program and fiscal reports of audit findings and makes recommendations for corrective actions in cases of non-compliance.

• Provides technical assistance to delegate agencies.

• Conducts follow-up visits to monitor agencies' progress in correcting identified deficiencies and achieving compliance.

• Prepares work activity reports.

Location: Department of Family and Support Services

Address: 1615 West Chicago Avenue

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Minimum Qualifications - External

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field supplemented by one year of program auditing experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required. Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral part of the interview will be selected

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience monitoring programs or agencies.
• Previous experience working with federal, state, or local funded programs.
• Previous experience working in contract compliance or program management.
• Knowledge of social service programs and their related funding requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office software, specifically MS Excel, MS OneDrive, MS Outlook, and MS Teams.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 6/14/2024.