Staff Auditor

TxDOT’s Internal Audit Division is looking for an Auditor I, II or III based in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, Childress, or Dallas to perform complex process audits. The ideal candidate is motivated and enjoys working in a fast-paced and decentralized team environment. We are a diverse workforce that encourages career development.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

TxDOT’s Internal Audit Division is looking for an Auditor I, II or III based in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, Childress, or Dallas to perform complex process audits. The ideal candidate is motivated and enjoys working in a fast-paced and decentralized team environment. We are a diverse workforce that encourages career development.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Main Office-Greer Building (MAINOFFICE)
125 E 11TH STREET
Austin, 787012483

Childress District Headquarter (25DISTHQ)
7599 US 287
Childress, 79201-0900

Dallas District Headquarters (18DISTHQ)
4777 EAST HIGHWAY 80
Mesquite, 75150

Ft Worth District Headquarters (02DISTHQ)
2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
Fort Worth, 76133

Hou District Headquartrs (12DISTHQ-1)
7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE
Houston, 77007

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Auditor I
Salary B20 $50,000 - $57,999

Performs audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and/or technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives, and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves examination and investigation of activities, practices and procedures in compliance with professional auditing standards and requires maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information. Work requires contact with departmental staff. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Auditor II
Salary B22 $58,000 - $65,000

Performs audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and/or technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves planning, organizing and conducting audits in compliance with professional auditing standards; maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information. Work requires contact with departmental staff. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;
however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Auditor III
Salary B23 $65,001- $75,000

Performs complex audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves planning, organizing, conducting and/or assistance in overseeing audits in compliance with professional auditing standards; maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information and other management-related programs. Work requires contact with departmental executives, and managers. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Auditor I:

• Assists in consolidating and summarizing information during audits and preparing final reports.
• Assists in developing audit programs to include objectives and audit procedures.
• Assists in internal control studies and risk assessments.
• Assists with responsible administrative work.
• Attends audit team meetings and provides information to the engagement lead and supervisors on the status and progress of field work.
• Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents.
• Assists in examining and evaluating information and documentation, and prepares findings to determine compliance with Department policies and procedures and relevant local, state and federal laws.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Auditor II:
All of the above and:

• Compiles, examines and evaluates information and documentation, and prepares findings to determine compliance with Department policies and procedures and relevant local, state and federal laws.
• Conducts audit programs and special investigations of practices and procedures.
• Conducts interviews and briefings with departmental staff to include executives/managers to obtain information and to present results of the preliminary survey and the audit program.
• Conducts or assists in internal control studies and risk assessments.
• Keeps audit team members, engagement lead and supervisor informed of progress of audits through team meetings, briefings, status reports and emails.
• Presents audit results to Department managers.
• Visits area and field offices to conduct testing a required and/or verify corrective action has been implemented.
• May provide guidance to new auditors and administrative staff.
• Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Auditor III:
All of the above and:

• Performs complex audits of internal financial compliance and management-directed audits of internal practices and procedures
• Analyzing issues, facts and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with team members and clients.
• Serves as a resource to and assists/trains less experienced auditors.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Auditor I
Salary B20 $50,000 - $57,999

Performs audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and/or technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives, and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves examination and investigation of activities, practices and procedures in compliance with professional auditing standards and requires maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information. Work requires contact with departmental staff. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Auditor II
Salary B22 $58,000 - $65,000

Performs audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and/or technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves planning, organizing and conducting audits in compliance with professional auditing standards; maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information. Work requires contact with departmental staff. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments;
however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Auditor III
Salary B23 $65,001- $75,000

Performs complex audit work in the Internal Audit Division to include audits of financial, administrative and technical functions to determine compliance with Department policies, procedures, directives and relevant laws; as well as effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Work involves planning, organizing, conducting and/or assistance in overseeing audits in compliance with professional auditing standards; maintaining, reviewing and preparing confidential information and other management-related programs. Work requires contact with departmental executives, and managers. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Auditor I:

• Assists in consolidating and summarizing information during audits and preparing final reports.
• Assists in developing audit programs to include objectives and audit procedures.
• Assists in internal control studies and risk assessments.
• Assists with responsible administrative work.
• Attends audit team meetings and provides information to the engagement lead and supervisors on the status and progress of field work.
• Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents.
• Assists in examining and evaluating information and documentation, and prepares findings to determine compliance with Department policies and procedures and relevant local, state and federal laws.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Auditor II:
All of the above and:

• Compiles, examines and evaluates information and documentation, and prepares findings to determine compliance with Department policies and procedures and relevant local, state and federal laws.
• Conducts audit programs and special investigations of practices and procedures.
• Conducts interviews and briefings with departmental staff to include executives/managers to obtain information and to present results of the preliminary survey and the audit program.
• Conducts or assists in internal control studies and risk assessments.
• Keeps audit team members, engagement lead and supervisor informed of progress of audits through team meetings, briefings, status reports and emails.
• Presents audit results to Department managers.
• Visits area and field offices to conduct testing a required and/or verify corrective action has been implemented.
• May provide guidance to new auditors and administrative staff.
• Performs research and analysis on draft policies, procedures, manuals and project documents.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Auditor III:
All of the above and:

• Performs complex audits of internal financial compliance and management-directed audits of internal practices and procedures
• Analyzing issues, facts and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; dra