Assistant Director (Assistant City Auditor)

Salary : $131,367.26 - $184,846.92 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 001896-25-CA

Department : City Auditor

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The Assistant Director in the City Auditor's Office is a key leadership position responsible for managing day-to-day operations, overseeing complex financial, performance, and compliance audits, and ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). This position supports the City Auditor by developing and implementing audit plans, policies, procedures, supervising and mentoring staff, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit reports. This position will collaborate with the City Council, City committees, and other stakeholders to promote transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility while advancing the strategic goals of the City Auditor's Office.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing audits and overseeing financial, performance, and compliance functions within a public sector environment. They should bring strong leadership and organizational skills, a proven ability to mentor and develop staff, and a track record of fostering collaboration and delivering results. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on promoting efficiency, accountability, and equity in government operations. Familiarity with professional auditing standards and experience working with diverse stakeholders, including elected officials and the public, is highly valued.

The Assistant Director assists the department director in the management and direction of the operations of a department. This position interfaces with City Officials, Department and Division Managers, Boards and Commissions, City Council and other agencies; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; ensures that projects and services are adhering to established plans, standards, and procedures; reviews all project activities, processes, and services; creates and implements policies governing the department's function, and assists in policy decisions that may have citywide impact; and designs and establishes outcome measures, customer service methods and processes.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This management level classification may be populated with multiple incumbents citywide who exercise a broad range of authority over complex projects or programs. The Assistant Director operates from general directives or broadly defined missions as they relate to the Department's goals and objectives. This classification is distinguished from the director of the department in that the latter provides executive direction and oversight, and is the principal administrator of the department. The Assistant Director is authorized by the department director to act on their behalf on all aspects of department operations. This position differs from division manager classifications in that the latter oversee the operations of a division within a department, while the Assistant Director is responsible for all divisions within a department and has a broader scope of contact.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Limited direction is provided by the director of a department. The incumbent may supervise professional, technical, and / or support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, manages, leads, and evaluates the overall operations of the department. Under direction of the department director, has authority for support of all department staff.
• Meets with the department director, division managers, and other key department staff to share information and discuss issues regarding projects, policies and programs, and to determine priorities and resource management issues on a regular basis.
• Develops priorities, approach, and strategies regarding organizational development / improvement initiatives; develops, plans, and implements Department goals and objectives in accordance with the core purpose, mission, vision, and values of the organization; develops, recommends, and administers policies and procedures; identifies, develops, and implements initiatives to improve service delivery with other City departments and public / regional agencies.
• Directs the provision of services that implements and enforces state laws and local ordinances / codes pertaining to field of department.
• Reviews legislation and assures compliance with laws, regulations, statutes, and codes that impact department operations.
• Selects, assigns, trains, directs, and evaluates subordinate staff, including subordinate managers, supervisors, professionals, and others; discusses, negotiates, and resolves personnel issues / conflicts with staff, unions, and labor relations.
• Provides consultation and oversight to the Department's strategic planning efforts and participates in planning / design teams to develop direction, recommendations, and strategies for department development and improvement initiatives.
• Negotiates, arbitrates, and revolves program, project, and policy issues / conflicts with other departments and community / business stakeholders.
• Attends City Council meetings; meets with the City Manager's Office and City Council regarding new programs, project / program status, sensitive / controversial issues; coordinates assigned activities with City Officials, other City departments, and outside agencies as appropriate; participates on committees and boards, and in community activities as assigned; outreach to community and industry, attends meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Analyzes fiscal data to identify and project resource needs; recommends needed resources.
• Prepares complex statistical and narrative program reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Directs the provision of services to safeguard the interest of the general public.
• Other duties may be performed as required; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience :

Seven years of progressively responsible professional administrative and analytical experience in municipal government, including five years of project management and supervision.

Education :

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in public or business administration, political science, economics, urban or regional planning, engineering, or other related field. A Master's degree in one of these fields is desirable.

Substitution :

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).

3. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Interview Process : Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS :

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Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

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APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment) for information on accepted documentation.

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education with major coursework in public or business administration, political science, economics, urban or regional planning, engineering, or other related field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

Describe your experience leading and managing teams in a professional setting. Include examples of how you have mentored staff, delegated responsibilities, and ensured the successful completion of complex projects.

Describe your experience navigating a highly political or sensitive situation in your professional role. How did you balance competing priorities and maintain objectivity while achieving a successful outcome?

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Salary : $131,367 - $184,847