Job Posting: Cemetery Auditor

Department of Consumer Affairs

JC-536804
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Cemetery Auditor
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR

$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026

Job Description and Duties

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians. 

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This position is interchangeable. 

This position may be filled in the following counties:
Yuba
Yolo
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Orange
San Diego
Riverside
Ventura
Santa Barbara

Under the direction of the Staff Management Auditor, within the Audit Unit of the Department of Consumer Affairs - Cemetery Funeral Bureau, the Associate Management Auditor is responsible for performing desk reviews, desk exams, and on-site audits of the Endowment and Special Care Funds of California's licensed private cemeteries, including preparation of timely working papers and audit reports to support findings and conclusions, and to identify and support any necessary corrective action. 
 
Under the close supervision of the Staff Management Auditor, within the Audit Unit of the Department of Consumer Affairs - Cemetery Funeral Bureau, the Staff Services Management Auditor is responsible for assisting with audits of the licensed funeral establishments and cemeteries, monitoring and tracking licensee reports, preparing enforcement referrals, maintaining databases, and preparing statistics. 
 
Please see attached duty statements for Associate Management Auditor and Staff Services Management Auditor for more information.



You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position requires statewide travel up to 40%. Overnight travel may be required. Daily access to and use of a personal computer and equipment is essential. This position requires bending and stooping to retrieve files and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-536804
Position #(s):
619-110-4159-8XX
619-110-4159-XXX
Working Title:
Cemetery Auditor
Classification:
ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$6,646.00 - $8,740.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
STAFF SERVICES MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
$4,470.00 - $5,330.00 A
$4,611.00 - $5,770.00 B
$5,528.00 - $7,269.00 C
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau

Department Information

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners. 

DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (Bureau) licenses, regulates, and investigates complaints against California funeral establishments, funeral directors, embalmers, apprentice embalmers, cemetery brokers, cemetery salespersons, cremated remains disposers, crematories, crematory managers, cemetery managers, and all the licensed cemeteries in the State.

Special Requirements

The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area by various methods of transportation. A valid California driver’s license is required.

Conflict of Interest: This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations.  The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Recruitment Technician, JC-536804, GP
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Recruitment Technician, JC-536804, GP
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA 95834
The drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    1. Describe an audit, or other analytical project that you were involved with including the issues identified, the evidence gathered and the outcome. Include the types of written documents, spreadsheets or working papers that were prepared. 

    2. What are the most important skills needed for auditing and why? 

    3. Why do you want to work for the Department of Consumer Affairs – Cemetery and Funeral Bureau?

    Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
  • Other - A cover letter is required and must be included. Describe your work experience and how it makes you qualified for this position. Applicants who do not provide this information may not be considered for this position.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This position requires knowledge of the following:
1. GAGAS,
2. Other professional auditing, and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IIA and FASB),
3. Technical experience performing a wide variety of audit procedures, accounting knowledge,
4. An understanding of investments.

Desirable qualifications include but are not limited to the following:
1. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify gaps in logic,
2. Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Outlook, and intermediate experience in Excel,
3. Knowledge of the rules and collection of evidence,
4. Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, including solid listening skills,
5. Organizational and time management skills, and
6. the ability to exercise due professional care at all times.

Flexibility in performing tasks and the willingness to actively learn are desirable.

In addition, this position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively and respectively with others, be responsive to management needs, have good attendance, be punctual, dependable, and adhere to DCA and CFB policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Stephanie Garcia
(916) 574-7880
stephanie.garcia@dca.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 574-8280
EEO@dca.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification Job Descriptions (Class Specifications) - CalHR Website, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.

 

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

 

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

 

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application Examination and Employment Application.

 

Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Multiple positions may become available.

 

Electronic Submission:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.

 

U.S Postal Service Mail:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

 

Hand Delivery:

Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

 

Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact jobpostings@dca.ca.gov.

 

For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at (866)844-8671. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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