The position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications:

Internal Auditor I:

• 4 year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration, or related field

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None


Internal Auditor II:

• A four-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration or related field
• Two years of relevant experience
• a Master’s degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None

Internal Auditor III:

• A four-year degree in accounting, business, social sciences, public administration or related field
• Three years of relevant experience
• a Master’s degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:
CIA, CGAP, CPA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant certification required

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications:

• Internal Auditor I – (Salary $26.26 to $31.45per hour)
• Internal Auditor III – (Salary $28.85 to $36.06 per hour)
• Internal Auditor III – (Salary $33.05 to $42.14 per hour)

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected to interview:

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
• Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job – specifically

Microsoft Excel – will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum.
passing score of 70%.

• Your skills level in Business Writing will also be assessed. Through a writing assessment.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AWU, as well as current AWU employees considering Secondary employment.

If you are selected for hire:

• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• A valid Texas Class C Driver’s License is preferred.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

See notes to applicants.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday, with limited flexibility.
Austin Water has a hybrid Flexible Work Program, and eligible employees may participate with supervisor approval.

• Experience working as a government auditor or internal auditor
• Experience leading audits and audit teams
• Experience conducting fraud investigations
• Completion of a relevant professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CGAP, CISA or CFE
• Experience using TeamMate or TeamMate+ audit software or other electronic working paper software.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Internal Auditor I
Internal Auditor II
Internal Auditor III

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Internal Auditor I
Internal Auditor II
Internal Auditor III

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.


The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.