What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR position at Department of Pesticide Regulation?
Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!
Under the close supervision of the Staff Management Auditor, the Staff Services Management Auditor (SSMA) works individually and in teams to perform financial and investigative audits throughout the United States to determine industry compliance with State and federal requirements regarding sales of pesticide products into or within California and payment of mill assessment fees. The Staff Services Management Auditor will assist with the more difficult audits of Pesticide Registrants, Dealers, and Brokers involving complex and intricate compliance aspects related to the sale of pesticide products into or within California, and consults with supervisor on issues requiring course of action guidance, policy decision, or legal interpretation. Travel overnight throughout the United States will vary between 25 percent to 40 percent of the time.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Work in a high-rise building under artificial lighting
- Sit for long periods of time
- Lift 25 pounds and transport luggage and equipment during air or car travel
- In-state and out-of-state travel between 25 percent and 40 percent of the time, including overnight stays
- Conditions may vary based on the facility
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
- ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Department Information
DPR values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management. Join DPR to improve the lives of all Californians.
DPR headquarters is located in the CalEPA Bldg. at 1001 I Street in Sacramento. The position is within the Audits Unit of the Fiscal, Audits, and Business Services Branch of DPR.
Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.
If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/16/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities
- Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
- Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Ability to learn and apply general accounting and auditing standards established by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Sarah Kirschling
(916) 445-5936
sarah.kirschling@cdpr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Diane Wilson
(916) 445-4151
diane.wilson@cdpr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 445-3979
alexis.carriker@cdpr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Critical Job Competencies
Transparency: Build a community of shared values that supports and ensures the fair exchange of information up, down and across the organization; serve as a model of transparency by being the “connector”; view transparency not as a threat but as a great potential for creating a level playing field.
Self-Motivation, Optimism, Sustained Commitment, Perseverance, Patience: Demonstrate a bias toward optimism and maintain sense of humor; retain stamina and bounce back from setbacks; view mistakes as opportunities for growth/positive learning experiences; empower yourself first and then your staff.
Emotional Intelligence/Interpersonal Awareness: Demonstrate recognition of and compassion to the various psychological and emotional needs of people; express feelings clearly and directly; balance feelings with reason, logic and reality; initiate and develop relationships with others as a key priority; enroll them in the journey and engage their energies and emotions in the goals of the organization; be a leader of people, not processes; manage group emotions during conflict and change.
Ethics/Integrity: Create culture of trusting relationships. Demonstrate trust and principled leadership; promote organizational vision and values through ethical leadership principles; tell it straight—open and honest even about the bad news; admit mistakes—not an admission of weakness but as having integrity and being trustworthy; walk the talk—walking example of the vision and values of the organization through own authenticity.
Conflict Resolution: Recognize dissatisfaction among direct reports and deal with conflict in a timely manner; turn conflict into opportunity for success; apply alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to specific situations.
Technical Credibility: Understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, policies, and regulations related to specialized expertise; integrate technology into the work to improve program effectiveness; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry and access other expert resources when appropriate; translate concepts and ideas into strategies and action steps.
Problem Solving: Persevere in the face of obstacles such as diminishing financial resources; there is more than one way to get to the destination; anticipate problems and encourage a culture of proactive problem solving; ensure comprehensive evaluation of the costs and benefits of all options in determining the preferred solution.
Customer Service Orientation: Balance interests of a variety of clients, internal and external; readily adjust priorities in response to changing client needs; put in place systems and processes to ensure clients receive high quality information, that their feedback is acted upon, and that their complaints are handled effectively; develop trust and credibility with the client.
Flexibility/Adaptability: Readily integrate changes midstream into work processes and outputs; demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology; shift gears comfortably.
Partnering/Networking: Develop networks and build alliances; participate in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives; keep administrative branches informed of program priorities, needs and issues to effect responsive service.
Teamwork: Facilitate and maintain cooperative working relationships; work toward accomplishment of group goals; value and encourage the input and expertise of others; foster commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.
Additional Information
The Staff Services Management Auditor classification is a deep class position with increasing responsibilities; candidate’s experience/education will determine which range they will be placed in.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
