Auditing Specialist 13 (MINERAL AUDITING SPECIALIST)
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Auditing Specialist 13 (MINERAL AUDITING SPECIALIST)
Salary
$34.41 - $50.03 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-26-FOD-016
Department
PE-DNR-NATURAL RESOURCES
Opening Date
03/06/2026
Closing Date
3/27/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
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Job Description
This position serves as the Department of Natural Resources' specialist professional authority for the design, maintenance, and implementation of audit programs governing all State-owned mineral leasing revenue streams, including oil and gas, metallic minerals, nonmetallic minerals, and underground gas storage. The position is responsible for developing comprehensive, defensible audit frameworks that ensure compliance with State leasing authority under Part 5 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451), including MCL 324.502, applicable Michigan Administrative Code leasing rules, and the terms and conditions of DNR lease instruments.
The position functions as the program owner for Michigan's mineral revenue audit systems, establishing standardized audit methodologies, compliance enforcement processes, and Notice of Noncompliance processes across all mineral programs. The position exercises independent professional judgement in audit design, compliance interpretation, financial analysis, impact analysis, and enforcement recommendation development.
The position also serves as the primary liaison between Revenue Verification Unit (RVU) and legal, regulatory, and external stakeholders, including the Department of Attorney General, Legislature, the Department of Treasury, the Michigan Public Service Commission and Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (ELGE), as well as, industry representatives and the public, ensuring audit findings, enforcement actions, and settlement recommendations are legally sound, technically defensible, and financially accurate.
In addition, this position provides audit and financial expertise supporting the integrity and development of the DNR's database, Land Ownership Tracking System (LOTS), which is used as the revenue accounting system for the mineral leasing programs.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Auditing%20Specialist%20PD.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to an Auditor, including two years equivalent to an Auditor P11 or Assistant Auditor General P11, or one year equivalent to an Auditor 12 or Assistant Auditor General 12.
Alternate Education and Experience
Auditing Specialist 13 - 15
Possession of a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) may be substituted for one year of P11 experience.
Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of P11 experience.
Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor certification or a Certified Information System Auditor certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing.
Possession of a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credits (36 term) in finance, information systems, or management may be substituted for the education for positions responsible for internal auditing.
Additional Requirements and Information
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AuditingSpecialist.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
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Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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AUDSPL - Do you possess one of the following? a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credits (36 term) in accounting. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester credits (36 term) in finance, information systems, or management (for Internal Auditor positions only). If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
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AUDSPL - Do you possess one of the following? At least four years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records; OR a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) and three and a half years of such experience; OR a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) and three years of such experience. OR a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) certification and three years of such experience (for Internal Auditor positions only); Please attach a copy of your CMA, CPA, CiA, or CISA certification.
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have administering and/or monitoring revenue sharing agreements with non-governmental entities on behalf of a federal, state, or local government?
No experience
Less than one year of experience
1-2 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have performing desk audits with non-governmental entities on behalf of a federal, state, or local government?
No experience
Less than one year of experience
1-2 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have with governmental accounting?
No experience
Less than one year of experience
1-2 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
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Do you possess training or work experience in interpreting federal or state laws, rules, and regulations?
Yes
No
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Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, written reprimands or formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
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Did you attach a resume, cover letter, and copy of your official college transcripts? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
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