Salary: $93,386.00 - $178,973.00 Annually
Location : San Jose
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
DEPART: City Auditor
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

About the Department
About the Office of the City Auditor

San José's Office of the City Auditor plays a key role in improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of services provided to the city's nearly 1 million residents. Through independent, objective performance audits, we evaluate City operations and make recommendations to improve programs and services across the organization. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on City government and the quality of life for residents in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Position Duties
The Office of the City Auditor is seeking motivated individuals dedicated to improving government and services to San José residents.

The City of San José Office of the City Auditor is hiring for multiple Performance Auditors. We are recruiting for a Senior Program Performance Auditor or Program Performance Auditor I/II positions to lead or support City Council assigned performance audits of City operations

• Senior Program Performance Auditors typically lead and coordinate all aspects of audits, including identifying areas of inquiry, developing audit programs, overseeing data collection and analysis, preparing audit findings and reports, and directing the work of other auditors to achieve audit objectives.
• Program Performance Auditor I/IIs typically serve as audit team members. They analyze complex operations, financial and organizational issues, evaluate alternatives, develop fact-based findings and recommendations to improve City services.

Audit subjects vary widely and may include public safety, parks and libraries, community and economic development, and other City programs.
It is required for candidates to attach a cover letter and resume to their application.
Minimum Qualifications
Program Performance Auditor I

Bachelor's Degree. The Program Performance Auditor I position is an entry level position.

Program Performance Auditor II

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of relevant experience in performance auditing.

Senior Program Performance Auditor

Bachelor's Degree. A Master's Degree or professional certification is preferred. Senior Program Performance Auditors generally, require five (5) years of performance auditing experience.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of government programs and operations and Government Auditing Standards.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, writing, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Salaries and Benefits

Annual salary and placement commensurate with experience:

Senior Program Performance Auditor: $135,902 to $178,973

Program Performance Auditor II: $110,745 to $145,887

Program Performance Auditor I: $93,386 to $123,014

We offer comprehensive health, benefit, and retirement packages, and generous leave offerings including four weeks of paid annual leave, additional paid sick leave, and 15 paid City holidays. This position is part of the City's unclassified management unit which provides $2,000 annually for professional development.
Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

• Yes, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement regarding the use of AI in the application and interview process.

As a part of the application process, it is required for candidates to attach both their cover letter and resume for this position. Please confirm whether or not you have attached your cover letter and resume to this application.

• Yes, I am confirming that I have attached my cover letter and resume to this application.
• No, I will not attach my cover letter and resume to this application.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• Other
• None of the above

If you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please state the field of study and the issuing accredited college or university where your degree was obtained from.
How many years of increasingly responsible experience in performance auditing do you have?

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) to two (2) years
• Two (2) to three (3) years
• Three (3) to four (4) years
• Four (4) to five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more

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