ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR JC-535611

Department Information At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Office of Compliance auditors provide independent, objective evaluations of internal controls, risk management, and the governance processes to help assure the department’s operational effectiveness. The auditors also coordinate external audit activities, investigate whistleblower complaints, and conduct varied external audits of local health jurisdictions and other recipients of state and federal funds. The Office’s workload also includes administration of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, and investigations of allegations related to workplace violence, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“ The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. ”

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by evaluating local health jurisdictions' use of federal grant funds designed to strengthen and integrate state and local preparedness for public health emergencies.

The Associate Management Auditor (AMA) under the direction of the Grant Compliance Unit Manager (Staff Management Auditor), performs a full range of journey-level auditing duties, including conducting fiscal, compliance, and performance audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and applicable federal grant requirements. The incumbent independently plans and conducts audit assignments, evaluates compliance and program performance, develops findings and recommendations, and prepares audit reports. The incumbent may serve as lead auditor on the most difficult and complex assignments. Up to 25 percent travel throughout California may be required. Overnight travel may require transporting bags weighing up to 25 pounds containing equipment, computers, and working papers.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Position Details Job Code #: JC-535611

Position #(s): 580-015-4159-707

Working Title Auditor Classification ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework Hybrid

Job Type Permanent, Full Time