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THE POSITION:
THE OPPORUNITY:
Do you enjoy working with all levels of staff, in various working environments, utilizing creative thinking and analytical skills to help the organization achieve its goals and objectives? Are you interested in doing meaningful work to help provide advisory services, management studies and objective evaluations and audit recommendations? If so, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency has an exciting opportunity for you as an Internal Auditor!
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency's (IEUA or Agency) Internal Audit Unit conducts risk assessments, comprehensive analysis and audits and proposes solutions to assist the Agency in providing wastewater, water, recycled water and renewable energy in order to enhance and preserve the quality of life throughout the region. IEUA serves approximately 875,000 people over 242 square miles in western San Bernardino County. Over 300 personnel contribute to the success of the Agency. The Agency owns and/or operates, and maintains 5 water recycling facilities, 160 miles of sewer collection system, a potable water facility, 19 supply water well sites, 4 sewage lift stations, a recycled water distribution and storage system, 19 groundwater recharge sites, a 400,000-square foot indoor composting facility, and a 66,000 square foot Headquarters building.
Do you enjoy working with all levels of staff, in various working environments, utilizing creative thinking and analytical skills to help the organization achieve its goals and objectives? Are you interested in doing meaningful work to help provide advisory services, management studies and objective evaluations and audit recommendations? If so, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency has an exciting opportunity for you as an Internal Auditor!
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency's (IEUA or Agency) Internal Audit Unit conducts risk assessments, comprehensive analysis and audits and proposes solutions to assist the Agency in providing wastewater, water, recycled water and renewable energy in order to enhance and preserve the quality of life throughout the region. IEUA serves approximately 875,000 people over 242 square miles in western San Bernardino County. Over 300 personnel contribute to the success of the Agency. The Agency owns and/or operates, and maintains 5 water recycling facilities, 160 miles of sewer collection system, a potable water facility, 19 supply water well sites, 4 sewage lift stations, a recycled water distribution and storage system, 19 groundwater recharge sites, a 400,000-square foot indoor composting facility, and a 66,000 square foot Headquarters building.
Reporting to the Manager of Internal Audit and Senior Internal Auditor, the ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, be an excellent communicator both oral and written, and will conduct themselves with the utmost professional integrity. Top candidates will be well-versed in audits of a municipality or public sector with at least one year of experience conducting a variety of internal audits, evaluations and reviews of various programs and processes. A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other professional designation or possess a higher degree of education is highly desirable.
There is one (1) vacancy in the Internal Audit Unit
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
Open Until Filled
First Review of Applications scheduled for July 26, 2022.
Salary Range: PR 179
FLSA: Exempt
Probationary Period: 12 months
Under general supervision, fulfills the requirements of the Board approved Internal Audit Department Charter and assists the Board and Audit Committee; assists in the conduct of internal financial, management and operational audit functions; assists departments, staff and operations to achieve organizational goals and objectives through independent advisory services and objective evaluations; conducts a variety of management studies; and performs related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, fulfills the requirements of the Board approved Internal Audit Department Charter and assists the Board and Audit Committee; assists in the conduct of internal financial, management and operational audit functions; assists departments, staff and operations to achieve organizational goals and objectives through independent advisory services and objective evaluations; conducts a variety of management studies; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
An Internal Auditor performs moderately complex audit work within established guidelines under the supervision of a Senior Internal Auditor or the Manager of Internal Audit. Incumbents document audit procedures and results, execute routine audit procedures, analyze evidence and provide input on analysis and conclusions. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with a significant degree of independence and accountability for results.
Employees in this class typically report to the Manager of Internal Audit.
Internal Auditor is distinguished from Senior Internal Auditor in that an incumbent in the latter class may independently perform audit projects and may provide lead direction to Internal Auditors on obtaining data, developing test processes and performing analyses.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
As directed, executes audit procedures; assists in the planning stage and in the development of testing procedures; assists in developing the scope and purpose of the audit; gathers research materials, data and supporting documents from electronic databases, manual records, surveys and/or questionnaires; develops interview questions and attends interviews and meetings; coordinates timelines for deliverables and meetings; identifies issues and proposes strategies for audit procedure improvements.
Examines records; tests transactions; audits procedures, programs and work papers to test efficiency of operations; reviews contracts; studies and evaluates internal controls and procedures; evaluates whether systems are functioning as intended or designed; conducts routine data analyses following established protocols; provides input into report by identifying problems, areas of weakness and areas of improvement.
Assists in updating or developing functional or operational manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with state and federal regulations and Agency policies and procedures.
Keeps and maintains records of audit projects, activities and results, justification documents and all other pertinent files and/or records, including well-referenced, complete and fully supported work-papers; may assist in the preparation of the Annual Audit Plan.
May make presentations to the Audit Committee, the Board, Agency management/staff and public agencies about the results of the internal audits performed and related issues.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance or accounting, and at least one year of experience in internal audit, accounting or related governmental fiscal administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred.
LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program.
Licenses as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor or equivalent are highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Generally accepted internal audit standards, including the International Professional Practices Framework set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Principles and techniques of compliance and operational auditing, research methods, program evaluation and management analysis.
Governmental financial management, including budgeting, accounting, debt/cash management and purchasing.
Internal control and audit principles and practices.
Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting including methods of financial control and financial reporting, fixed asset accounting and grants accounting.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) standards and requirements applicable to public agencies.
Management information systems.
Research methods and statistical sampling techniques; quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Agency ordinances, policies, procedures and practices.
Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.
ABILITY TO:
Implement comprehensive operational audit procedures of Agency programs, operations and functions.
Ensure accounting and operational processes are followed; identify and disclose deviations from policies and procedures, lack of internal controls, weaknesses in software applications, errors or possibilities of fraud.
Define complex management, finance, budget, operational and administrative issues.
Perform analysis and research.
Evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply Agency, state and federal policy, law, regulation and court decisions applicable to areas of audit inquiry.
Present audit findings and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer and standard business software and a variety of complex computer software programs and databases related to area of audit.
Exercise sound management and political acumen, tact and diplomacy in dealing with complex, sensitive and confidential issues of which there are multiple and conflicting agendas and positions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.
Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (
909
) 993-1674 or hrdept@ieua.org at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
"The Agency's success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences".
The Agency offers a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit and employment type.
This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Retirement
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):
An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date) will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula with three-year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members will be required to pay at least 50% of the normal cost [Govt. Code Section. 7522.30(c)].
An employee who is a " classic" member of CalPERS, or a current member of another California public retirement system, who is hired on or after January 1, 2012, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 55 benefit formula with three-year final compensation. As of July 1, 2016, such employee shall contribute the full 7% toward the employee contribution.
Social Security: The Agency also participates in Social Security. The Agency pays 7.65% and the employee pays 7.65% [6.2% FICA + 1.45% Medicare = 7.65%].
Medical
The Agency shall make a maximum monthly contribution towards the cost of his/her health insurance as follows, minus the minimum PEMHCA contribution:
Health insurance is offered through CalPERS, and enrollment is optional with evidence of health coverage from another source. Eligible employees who waive their medical benefit receive a cash incentive payment. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Dental and Vision Insurance
The Agency offers two dental plans – Delta Dental and Western Dental. Enrollment in one of the plans is mandatory. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision Plan and enrollment is voluntary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
Upon completion of six months of employment, employees may participate in the Agency's Section 125 Cafeteria Program. Participants in this program may take advantage of tax savings offered through a medical care flexible spending account, a dependent care flexible spending account, or purchase supplemental benefits including critical illness and accident insurance with pre-tax dollars. In addition, employees can purchase supplemental life insurance with post-tax dollars.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD & D) Insurance
Employees who are members of Executive Management are provided with 1 time their annual earnings up to $300,000 upon approval of Evidence of Insurability (EOI); if EOI is not approved, members in this class are guaranteed for $100,000. Effective January 1, 2019, the Unrepresented group are provided an Agency-paid $80,000 Life and AD&D policy. In addition, a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is offered at the employees' expense and enrollment is mandatory. The members of the Operators', Supervisors', Laboratory, Professional or General Units are provided an Agency-paid $50,000 Life and AD&D policy. In addition, a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is offered at the employees' expense and enrollment is mandatory. Dependent coverage with a benefit of $1,500 is optional. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Disability Insurance
Regular employees are covered by an Agency-paid long-term disability insurance, which will provide income for an employee who is totally disabled from injury or accident. The basic benefit provides for 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by deductible income, after a 365-day waiting period. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Short-term disability insurance is available through State Disability Insurance (SDI). Workers covered by SDI are covered by two programs: Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program
Agency employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling services for employees and their household members .
Deferred Compensation
Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available through Lincoln Financial, ICMA Retirement Corporation and CalPERS Deferred Compensation Plan. Enrollment is voluntary and employee-paid.
Effective July 1, 2018, The Agency will contribute twenty-five dollars ($25) per pay period as a matching contribution to a single 457(b) account of each employee who has made an elective deferral of twenty-five dollars ($25) or more to the plan for that pay period.
Additionally, participation in a 401 (a) deferred compensation plan is available through the ICMA Retirement Corporation within 60 days of hire.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Whenever possible, the Agency strives to be flexible to help employees achieve a balance between work and home responsibilities. Most employees participate in a 4/10 work week.
TIME OFF
Holidays
The Agency offers nine (9) paid holidays. Additional paid floating holidays are available every fiscal year and vary by bargaining group.
Vacation Leave
Employees accrue 80 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of employment, progressing to 200 hours per year. Executive Management employees accrue 120 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of service, progressing to 240 hours per year. Cash-out option available.
Sick Leave
Employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Buy back option available.
Vehicle Allowance
Executive Management and Unrepresented Management employees may receive a monthly vehicle allowance .
Training Program
Courses focus on both fundamental and advanced supervisory skills that are specific to IEUA and will enhance the employee's ability to become a more effective supervisor and manager. Courses are facilitated by outside consultants, as well as Agency staff members.
Educational Reimbursement Program
The Agency may reimburse eligible employees for the cost of educational courses related to the employee's work at the Agency up to $5,250 per fiscal year.
Wellness Program
An eligible employee who purchases and maintains a gym membership or equipment aimed to improving physical wellness is eligible to receive a reimbursement of $500 per fiscal year..
Computer Loan Program
Eligible employees may receive an interest-free loan up to $3,000 to purchase a personal computer .
This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.
This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Retirement
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):
An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date) will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula with three-year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members will be required to pay at least 50% of the normal cost [Govt. Code Section. 7522.30(c)].
An employee who is a " classic" member of CalPERS, or a current member of another California public retirement system, who is hired on or after January 1, 2012, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 55 benefit formula with three-year final compensation. As of July 1, 2016, such employee shall contribute the full 7% toward the employee contribution.
Social Security: The Agency also participates in Social Security. The Agency pays 7.65% and the employee pays 7.65% [6.2% FICA + 1.45% Medicare = 7.65%].
Medical
The Agency shall make a maximum monthly contribution towards the cost of his/her health insurance as follows, minus the minimum PEMHCA contribution:
Agency Medical Contribution
January 2022
Waive Coverage $ 1,058.00
Employee Only $ 1,058.00
Employee +1 $ 1,375.00
Employee & Family $ 1,648.00
January 2022
Waive Coverage $ 1,058.00
Employee Only $ 1,058.00
Employee +1 $ 1,375.00
Employee & Family $ 1,648.00
Health insurance is offered through CalPERS, and enrollment is optional with evidence of health coverage from another source. Eligible employees who waive their medical benefit receive a cash incentive payment. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Dental and Vision Insurance
The Agency offers two dental plans – Delta Dental and Western Dental. Enrollment in one of the plans is mandatory. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision Plan and enrollment is voluntary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
Upon completion of six months of employment, employees may participate in the Agency's Section 125 Cafeteria Program. Participants in this program may take advantage of tax savings offered through a medical care flexible spending account, a dependent care flexible spending account, or purchase supplemental benefits including critical illness and accident insurance with pre-tax dollars. In addition, employees can purchase supplemental life insurance with post-tax dollars.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD & D) Insurance
Employees who are members of Executive Management are provided with 1 time their annual earnings up to $300,000 upon approval of Evidence of Insurability (EOI); if EOI is not approved, members in this class are guaranteed for $100,000. Effective January 1, 2019, the Unrepresented group are provided an Agency-paid $80,000 Life and AD&D policy. In addition, a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is offered at the employees' expense and enrollment is mandatory. The members of the Operators', Supervisors', Laboratory, Professional or General Units are provided an Agency-paid $50,000 Life and AD&D policy. In addition, a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is offered at the employees' expense and enrollment is mandatory. Dependent coverage with a benefit of $1,500 is optional. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Disability Insurance
Regular employees are covered by an Agency-paid long-term disability insurance, which will provide income for an employee who is totally disabled from injury or accident. The basic benefit provides for 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by deductible income, after a 365-day waiting period. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Short-term disability insurance is available through State Disability Insurance (SDI). Workers covered by SDI are covered by two programs: Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program
Agency employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling services for employees and their household members .
Deferred Compensation
Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available through Lincoln Financial, ICMA Retirement Corporation and CalPERS Deferred Compensation Plan. Enrollment is voluntary and employee-paid.
Effective July 1, 2018, The Agency will contribute twenty-five dollars ($25) per pay period as a matching contribution to a single 457(b) account of each employee who has made an elective deferral of twenty-five dollars ($25) or more to the plan for that pay period.
Additionally, participation in a 401 (a) deferred compensation plan is available through the ICMA Retirement Corporation within 60 days of hire.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Whenever possible, the Agency strives to be flexible to help employees achieve a balance between work and home responsibilities. Most employees participate in a 4/10 work week.
TIME OFF
Holidays
The Agency offers nine (9) paid holidays. Additional paid floating holidays are available every fiscal year and vary by bargaining group.
Vacation Leave
Employees accrue 80 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of employment, progressing to 200 hours per year. Executive Management employees accrue 120 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of service, progressing to 240 hours per year. Cash-out option available.
Sick Leave
Employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Buy back option available.
Vehicle Allowance
Executive Management and Unrepresented Management employees may receive a monthly vehicle allowance .
Training Program
Courses focus on both fundamental and advanced supervisory skills that are specific to IEUA and will enhance the employee's ability to become a more effective supervisor and manager. Courses are facilitated by outside consultants, as well as Agency staff members.
Educational Reimbursement Program
The Agency may reimburse eligible employees for the cost of educational courses related to the employee's work at the Agency up to $5,250 per fiscal year.
Wellness Program
An eligible employee who purchases and maintains a gym membership or equipment aimed to improving physical wellness is eligible to receive a reimbursement of $500 per fiscal year..
Computer Loan Program
Eligible employees may receive an interest-free loan up to $3,000 to purchase a personal computer .
This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.
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