CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

6d•$12,500 - $14,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Chief Internal Auditor for our Internal Audit Program Area located in Springfield, IL. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive agency-wide internal audit program, including developing an Annual Audit Plan and serves as the Agency spokesperson on behalf of the Director and the agency to all internal and external entities. If you are a strategic and critical thinker who is highly organized with good communication skills, this is a great fit for you. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience and is a certified internal auditor by examination or a certified public accountant; or an auditor with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to be on-call.
Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.

Responsibilities

Serves as Chief Internal Auditor.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Serves as official Agency spokesperson on behalf of the Director to all internal and external entities including but not limited to, the Auditor General, the Governor’s Office, the legislature, and the Office of Management and Budget.
Determines the scope of audits to be conducted in response to operational changes or new knowledge.
Maintains accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive and timely communications with management.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex time and Hybrid options)
Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources