Field Auditor

The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a skilled and motivated individual for the Field Auditor I position across Utah. Employees in this role will be part of a Field Audit team, guided by a UI Field Audit Supervisor. Due to the compliance nature of this role, auditors may encounter confrontational situations during their work.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Math skills equivalent to one year of college coursework involving calculations and working with numbers.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and conversations, including de-escalating disputes with business owners, accountants, and attorneys.
• Experience analyzing financial records and data.
• Ability to interpret and retain complex laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Decision-making skills based on facts, laws, and rules.
• Clear and concise writing skills to convey complex analysis understandably.
• Willingness to stay informed and improve skills continually.
• Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize and complete assignments within time constraints.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Utah to designated locations.

This position offers career mobility for current state employees.

Join a dedicated agency committed to helping Utah citizens. Benefits include excellent health and retirement plans, view a summary here, and generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.

Our mission is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting economic stability and workforce quality. With over 2,200 employees, we assist individuals with job preparation, support Utah businesses, administer assistance programs, and provide economic data. We lead initiatives on intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, refugee support, rural community assistance, veteran services, and workforce training. Learn more at our website.

• Standard office risks such as equipment safety, trips, falls, and fire regulations.
• Work primarily seated, with some walking, standing, bending, light carrying, and driving. No special physical demands required.
• Promotion and transfer rules follow DHRM policies for current Utah state employees.