Salary: $111,913.00 - $158,422.00 Annually
Location : OS-Internal Auditor: 1390 Miller Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Job Type: Full-time 12-month
Job Number:
District / Complex Area: EO / Internal Audit Office
School / Office: EO / Internal Audit Office
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 606721

Description
APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.
A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Examples of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Internal Audit Director of the Internal Audit Office, the Auditor Specialist III:

1. Staff Leadership and Technical Supervision:
- Direct, supervise, coordinate, and review the technical work of Auditor Specialist II subordinates.
- Evaluates staff performance, identifies work problems, and monitors general work progress.

2. Strategic Program Planning and Execution:
- Plan and organize section operations, prioritize projects, and allocate staff resources to execute annual audit work plans and risk assessments.
- Determine effective work methods, assign project workloads, and ensure audit deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Make high-level policy decisions on matters of performance audit planning, risk assessment, and financial reporting.

3. Executive Representation and Advisory Consultation:
- Assist or represent the Internal Audit Office and Director in presenting audit findings, reports, and testimony to executive leadership, the Superintendent, the Board of Education, and the Legislature.
- Provide technical guidance and consultative services to State and complex area specialists regarding audit regulations and compliance.

4. Quality Control and Standards Compliance:
- Conduct final quality assurance and technical reviews on work papers, evidence, and written audit reports to verify accuracy and logical rigor.
- Ensure section activities and final work products comply fully with established professional auditing standards Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards or Global Internal Audit Standards).

5. Policy Advisory and System Improvement:
- Analyze audit findings and industry trends to advise the Internal Audit Director on necessary updates to departmental policies and state laws.
- Recommends ongoing internal process, procedural, and operational enhancements to improve the overall effectiveness of the audit program based on emerging trends and audit outcomes.
- Develop high-level user policies and process flow guides relative to audit standards and computerized monitoring.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting or any other field which included at least twelve (12) semester hours of credit in accounting or auditing courses.

Desired Education: Coursework covering auditing, law, data analytics, programming and writing short data scripts.

Experience: Seven (7) years of responsible professional work experience in government accounting, auditing, or budgeting of which three (3) years shall have been in a education program, agency or system evaluating programs, financial controls, compliance systems or operational effectiveness and two (2) years shall have involved the supervision of professional personnel.

Desired Experience: Four (4) years of additional supervisory experience managing professional audit projects.

Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions may be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system

Knowledge: Financial, management, and government accounting and auditing; generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, theory and practices; computer-based information systems; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment; and principles and practices of supervision.

Desired Knowledge: Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

Ability to: Plan, organize, and oversee a Department-wide performance audit program; provide leadership and planning in professional audit functions and consultation to state, complex area, and school officials; propose rationale and implementation plans to improve procedures and methods; determine program needs for appropriate implementation and ensure proper utilization of department resources; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; provide leadership, planning, and coordination In the areas of assignment.

Desired Abilities: Critical thinking requiring an understanding of performance audit standards; conduct research and present information in both verbal and written format; and have a teamwork, collaborative influence to "get the job done."
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-8, $119,706 to $169,453.
Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
All others will be placed on the first step of $119,706.
NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.
HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant.
Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner.Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.
http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools
Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.
APPROVED:
Robert Davis

Interim Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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INTERNAL APPLICATION QUALIFICATION:
Are you a current salaried employee who is a tenured educational officer or was previously a tenured educational officer in the Hawai`i State Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

Required Question