Auditor 1-4

Auditor 1-4

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CRT-2026-227954-MBT

Department

Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Louisiana Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing, and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance, and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

This position is located at the State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA.

The Office of State Parks is looking for an Auditor 1-4 to support the executive team in an internal audit capacity. The incumbent will serve as the independent assurance and advisory professional responsible for conducting independent, objective reviews of policy, procedure, risk management, internal controls, compliance activities, and fiscal operations. The position works closely with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (CRT) auditor to develop and administer an OSP internal audit program that supports OSP goals of strong internal controls, personal accountability, improved efficiency, and proper stewardship of resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR

A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR

A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

A bachelor's degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts internal audits of the activities of the Office of State Parks. Assists in the conduct of independent and objective appraisals of activities to determine efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures, and good management practices in accordance with established audit standards.
• Coordinates meetings with management and staff as necessary throughout audits, maintains files of all working papers, prepares audit plans and audit programs, and maintains all documentation necessary to support audit findings. Communicates problem areas to management and staff and works with auditee to develop a corrective action plan.
• Assists in determining if program operations are effective and desired results and objectives are being achieved; policies and procedures are adequate and conform to applicable laws and regulations; resources are fully accounted for, adequately safeguarded, managed and used in an economical and efficient manner; cash management practices and financial operations are properly conducted; and appropriate internal accounting and administrative controls have been established and effectively implemented.
• Completes special projects as assigned, usually requiring in-depth research regarding complex issues unique to State and Federal Programs

Applicants who possess a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification are encouraged to apply.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The preferred domicile for the position is the OSP headquarters in Baton Rouge, but alternate statewide domicile locations will be considered.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty.

• CRT policy requires all employees to serve a minimum 12-month probationary period without exception. *

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Work Schedule: The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday; typical office hours are 8 am-4:30 pm. This position will work full-time hours, a 40-hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.

Travel: Position requires approximately 50% travel to state & local parks, recreation areas, historic sites, etc., statewide, as needed for meetings, training, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this job posting, contact:

Melissa Thibodaux, HR Specialist

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax: (225) 342-7928

mthibodaux@crt.la.gov

Michael Proctor

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of State Parks

225.342.8191

mproctor@crt.la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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If you are qualifying for this position under a degree in a specialized field, provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor's in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree, enter N/A.

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Do you have 24 semester hours in any one or combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the previous question, please indicate the institution, course titles, and semester hours earned. If you answered No to the previous question, please enter N/A. Ex: LSU - ACCT 1001-3 hours

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Do you possess any of the following designations/certifications? This information should also be included in the Certificates/Licenses section of your application.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP)
• None of the Above

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm