Internal Auditor

Initial Posting Date: 10/21/2026 Final date to receive applications: 11/12/2026 Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department Salary Range: $7,179 - $10,569 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Internal Auditor 3

Job Description:

Home - Oregon State Parks

Welcome Statement Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs.

The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) exercises leadership and vision in promoting, developing, and managing a statewide network of transportation systems and facilities. These systems and facilities provide access to Oregon for the State’s citizens and visitors, provides efficient movement of commerce, goods, and services, ensures the safety of transportation systems users, and enhances Oregon’s competitive position in national and international markets.

ODOT is geographically spread organization of approximately 4900 FTE with a $6.1 billion biennial budget.

The Principal Internal Auditor will operate as part of the ODOT Audit Services team to provide internal audit services to OPRD and ODOT. This position reports to the ODOT Chief Auditor; however, is an OPRD employee and conducts audit work that provides independent and objective information to help accomplish the goals and objectives of both agencies, mitigate risk and improve operations, risk management, controls and governance processes.

Your New Role As a Permanent, Full-Time Internal Auditor 3, you will deliver independent, professional internal audit services and provide management consultation to agency executives. You will serve in a leadership role within the internal audit program, overseeing and conducting the agencies most complex and comprehensive audits. These audits evaluate a wide range of program and policy functions, business systems, and mission‑critical operations.

In this role, you will manage individual assignments, lead teams of internal auditors, and complete audits that require advanced or specialized skills. Working within established professional performance audit standards, your audits will give leadership actionable information to strengthen the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of departmental programs and operations while helping to reduce organizational risk.

For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please . This position has the potential for hybrid‑remote work; however, travel expenses to Salem for required in‑person duties are not reimbursed.

What's in it for you:
This is an exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with America’s top state parks while also supporting the integrity, efficiency, and transparency of Oregon’s transportation system. You’ll be part of a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team committed to protecting Oregon’s natural and transportation resources and ensuring a safe, reliable, and multimodal system that connects people and helps communities and economies thrive.

Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package. Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of experience performing professional‑level auditing, investigations, compliance,…