Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: August 20, 2026
Closing Date: September 2, 2026
Job Class Code: 0771
Grade: 22 (Prof. & Tech. Svcs.)
Salary: $48,360.00 - $67,475.20 per year*
*This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 02010-3236, 02010-3167
Location: Augusta
These are two full-time positions located in Augusta, Maine that allow for partial telework with management approval.
Core Responsibilities:
As a Staff Auditor I you will:
• Perform professional audit work under direction of senior auditors on MaineCare Providers and Community Agencies who receive state and federal funds through contracts with DHHS.
• Complete financial and/or compliance audits for conformance to established laws, rules, regulations and standards.
• Have opportunities to grow personally and professionally as you acquire knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal grants.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have:
• Six (6) years of practical, progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience at the professional level, or
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or
• Meet the requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant’s Examination (at least 150 semester hours of education, including a minimum 4-year baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a college or university acceptable to the board, and shall consist of at least 15 hours of accounting, auditing and ethics (which must include at least three hours of auditing and three hours of accounting).
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Division of Audit is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our A.U.D.I.T. values (Accountability, Unity, Dependability, Integrity and Trust) in all they do.
The Division of Audit provides a variety of training opportunities to its staff.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Herb Downs, Director DHHS Audit at (207) 287-2778.
To apply, please upload your current resume and cover letter, and copies of post-secondary transcripts.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage. Our motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead” — reflects our sense of place, as the first state that greets the sun each morning, as well as our sense of pride…pride in our craftsmanship, our work ethic and our people.
No matter where you work in Maine State Government, you find a real sense of authenticity. From our small cities to our rural communities, the State of Maine offers a skilled and committed workforce, with unmatched transportation and information technology infrastructure.
Maine – it’s a great place to call home.
