The Internal Audit and Compliance team is comprised of two units – Internal Audit (IA) and Engineering Audit Office (EAO).
The IA team conducts internal audits and quality assurance reviews to identify areas of risk and make recommendations intended to mitigate risks, strengthen operations, and ensure that organizational goals and objectives are met. Internal audit also assists Lines of Service being audited by external entities by advising on strategy, ensuring that information requested by the auditors is within the audit scope, ensuring that auditors are adhering to government audit standards, and assisting Lines of Service in responding to information requests, audit findings, and requests for corrective action plans.
Pursuant to NYC Comptroller’s Directive 7, EAO is tasked with reviewing and approving all payment requisitions and Change Orders for construction and construction related services (as defined by the Procurement Policy Board Rules) for accuracy and compliance with City requirements, Contract Documents, Comptroller Directives, and other applicable regulations, prior to final approval and payment.
DCAS’s mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies – what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) seeks to hire an Engineering Auditor for its Engineering Audit Office (EAO). EAO is tasked with reviewing and approving payments and Change Orders for construction and construction-related services for accuracy and compliance with City requirements prior to payment.
The selected candidate’s duties will include ensuring that construction, equipment, and construction related services have been delivered/performed in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract; reviewing requested change orders to ensure that they are not for work already required by the contract or work order; determining the reasonableness of contractors’ pricing by evaluating the cost data and documentation supplied by the vendor; performing field inspections to verify that work is of good quality and has progressed sufficiently to warrant payment requested; determining that the contractor has submitted the documents prescribed by the contract or by law, in order to enable the agency to process the final payment and release retainage; and issuing reports detailing any findings and/or deductions that may have resulted from that review.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:
1. Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
2. Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journey person in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.
3. Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.
A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in 1, 2, and 3 above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.
Motor Vehicle Driver’s License Requirement
Candidates must possess a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the State of New York. The license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Minimum Qual Requirements
At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:
a. Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
b. Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.
c. Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.
A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in “a”, “b” and “c” above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.
License Requirements
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.
Preferred Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience in approving change orders and construction payments and in preparing cost estimates for construction projects.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 577327
For current City employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and log into Employee Self Service.
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
POSTING DATE
07/31/2023
POST UNTIL
08/30/2023
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