Careers

Employment opportunities are currently available.

The Office of the State Auditor has earned a great reputation for professionalism and wants that tradition to continue by hiring only the best candidates. Our employees benefit from a friendly work environment and reasonable work hours, and a flexible five day work schedule. As State employees, our staff benefits from a pension plan, medical insurance, generous holiday and vacation pay, and sick leave when needed. Though the future is not necessarily a reflection of the past, entry level auditors have been promoted within a year or two.

Employment with this office qualifies for the work experience requirement needed to become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor.

*Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job Descriptions
Job Title

Salary Grade

(Under certain conditions new auditors can begin their employment at Step 4, Step 5, or Step 6)
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Currently Open for Hire Open Date Close Date View Vacancy Position Type
Deputy State Auditor 37 Confidential Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
State Audit Director 34 Confidential  Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Audit Director - HR & Administration 34 Confidential  Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Audit Manager 32 Confidential  Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
IT Audit Manager 32 Confidential Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Fiscal Administrator of the Unorganized Territory 31 Confidential Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Business Operations & HR Coordinator 25 Confidential Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Secretary Specialist 20 Confidential Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Principal Auditor 30 Confidential Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
IT Principal Auditor 30 Confidential Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Senior Auditor 27 Supervisory Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
IT Senior Auditor
27 Supervisory Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Staff Auditor II 25 Professional/Technical Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
IT Staff Auditor II 25 Professional/Technical Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Staff Auditor I 22 Professional/Technical Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire
Office Associate II 13 Administrative Services
Not Open Not Open Not Open Not Open Direct Hire

Direct Hire Application Instructions:

The online application form includes sections to upload a cover letter, resume and college transcripts, all of which must be submitted to the Office of the State Auditor to apply for employment. Information provided during the application, interview and selection process will be verified. Incomplete application(s) will be failed or returned to the applicant.

You may print and send the above materials to:

Kristin Guerette
Audit Director - HR & Administration
66 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333-0066

Or you may e-mail electronic versions of the required materials to:

Kristin.Guerette@maine.gov

Important Reminder! We must receive the application, cover letter, resume and copies of official college transcripts by the close date listed in the above table for the position you are applying or we cannot accept your application.

 

For information regarding employment contact:

Kristin Guerette, Audit Director - HR & Administration
Phone: (207) 624-6250
E-mail: Kristin.Guerette@maine.gov

All of our staff are encouraged to obtain the following professional certifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Information is available at the Information Systems Audit and Control Association web site (ISACA)