
Posting number: 6401-26-FAS-013 SAM 15
Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Job classification: State Administrative Manager 15
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Management, Audit
This position directs the work of the Audit and Risk Management Section and staff, which handles LARA’s audit and risk management business and administrative activities related to the research, evaluation, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of LARA’s programs or services. The Audit and Risk Management section is responsible for improving the speed, accuracy, and consistency of licensing, inspections, complaint resolution and follow-ups on deficient practices within LARA. This position executes audit and risk management methodologies and practices on behalf of the department. The position works with audit and risk management methods, procedures, and exercises, and considerable independent judgment to recommend appropriate courses of action on behalf of the department.
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Interested candidates must attach a resume, and a cover letter explaining how your background and work experience will assist you in completed the necessary job requirements detailed in the Position Description.

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