Internal Auditor - Auditor Senior

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* Working Title:

Internal Auditor*
* ** Job Class:
Auditor Senior*
* ** Agency:
Corrections Dept*
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** Job ** : 97112

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/18/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/01/2026

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** Hiring Agency** :
Department of Corrections

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** Division/Unit** :
Office of Inspector General

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 5% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Internal Auditor plans and conducts highly complex and sensitive audits of Department of Corrections (DOC) internal operations, contractors, grantees and vendors. This position recommends and develops improvements in department policies, procedures, practices and controls; provides assurances to management on the effectiveness of control, risk management and governance processes; and offers advisory services that are designed to add value within the organization through cost savings, increased operational efficiencies, and assisting staff achieve their goals and objectives.

This position is subject to the State of MN's telework policy requiring employees living within 50 miles of DOC's Central Office location in St. Paul to work on-site 50% of the time. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.

Occasional in-state travel may be required, including to Minnesota Correctional Facilities (MCFs).

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

+ Three (3) years of experience conducting financial and/or compliance audits.

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Note:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

+ Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

+ Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).

+ Experience analyzing internal controls, business operations, and/or compliance with applicable requirements.

+ Experience preparing audit reports, including documenting findings and making recommendations.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

+ A Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field.

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

+ Experience obtaining and handling sensitive…