What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Auditor II position at Mac's List?
This recruitment will close Monday, February 3, 2025, or when 100 applications have been received, whichever comes first.
Performance auditors are curious, analytical public servants who are driven to improve City government for those who count on it. The City Auditor is seeking an experienced professional with the ability to conduct complex reviews of government programs. The Performance Auditor II position in the Portland Auditor’s Office is the equivalent to a Senior Auditor at other audit organizations.
The Performance Auditor II is part of an eight-person audit team supervised by the Director and Deputy Director of Audit Services. Together, we analyze the performance and management of City operations, recommend changes to improve services, coordinate the City’s external financial audit, and operate the City’s Fraud Hotline.
Audit Services is one of four divisions in the Portland Auditor’s Office, which is led by an elected City Auditor. The other divisions are Archives and Records Management, Ombudsman’s Office, and Operations Management.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of professional experience in government oversight and accountability; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the ability to manage a variety of assignments.
A resume and concise answers to the following supplemental questions are required for a complete application. Omitting a resume or failing to complete the supplemental questions will disqualify potential applicants from consideration. A cover letter is not required and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
- Resume
List professional and relevant volunteer experience; education and training; and the time periods for each. If you speak more than one language or have specialized skills, please list them.
To meet minimum qualifications , describe in your resume that you have any combination of education, training, and experience that is equivalent to the following :
Describe how you meet the following minimum qualifications , which are required to be successful in this position. Where possible, connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list below to ensure you respond to each item. Skipping any of the items will disqualify your application from further consideration, so please complete your supplemental questions with care.
Applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and writing exercise through the City of Portland's online application system no later than 11 : 59 , mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Please do not include materials not requested. Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Salary range / Pay equity : Per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, individual salaries are determined based on the experience and education listed in a candidate’s resume / application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure an offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
Language pay differential : Auditor’s Office employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive additional compensation if they qualify and use their language skills to assist the community.
Employee benefits : The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. Find more information on the City of Portland's benefits here :
Civil Service : This position is a regular, full-time position represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 189 and classified as a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) EXEMPT. It also is subject to the Human Resources Administrative Rules for the Auditor’s Office, City Charter, and Code.
Work status : Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Work location : The position is based in City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave. The Auditor’s Office is currently operating in a hybrid schedule of in-person and remote work with employees expected to work half-time in-person.
Veteran’s preference : If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and / or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile (if applicable), as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11 : 59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
Equal employment opportunity : It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Disability, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations : If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s) and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans at .
Technical assistance : If you have questions about how to apply or require any assistance in submitting your application, please contact Administrative Specialist Andrew Bryans during regular business hours at .
