Senior Review Examiner, CG-570-15
About This Position
This position is located in The Division of Risk Management,Supervision and Examinations,Risk Management Examination Branch, Risk Management and Applications Section I & II and is responsible for providing support in the areas of performing a variety of review assignments, monitoring and analysis functions related to the supervision of financial institutions. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as experience providing advice, counsel and guidance to staff in regard to special situations, complex examinations, enforcement matters, and regulatory applications of insured financial institutions Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications. Must be a commissioned examiner.
Major Duties
Serves subject matter expert on financial institution supervision matters and evolving risk issues. Works closely with the management team on the Division's policies relating to financial institution supervision and/or application matters. Serves as primary reviewer for high-risk and/or highly complex enforcement actions.
Coordinates with Legal Division on regulatory enforcement and processes actions against troubled or failing financial institutions or individuals. Coordinates, reviews, and/or evaluates the work of review staff or other personnel on projects and assignments relating to specialized areas of financial institution supervision. Participates in the training of other personnel, in both formal and informal settings.
Interacts regularly with senior FDIC management officials (advising on significant supervision and application matters), and as circumstances dictate, interacts with senior-level personnel of Federal and State regulatory agencies, insured depository institution officials, and the general public. Prepares and/or presents written cases, a variety of management reports, and other informational material on the most complex supervisory matters to senior Division management, other divisions and offices, and/or the FDIC Board of Directors or appropriate committees thereof. Formulates or modifies rules and regulations, statements of policy, and other guidance implementing banking legislation or supervisory policy, manuals, directives, memoranda, and other internal and external communications transmitting Division operating policies and procedures.
Leads heightened monitoring of problem financial institutions and, in conjunction with other divisions or agencies. Drafts analytical information and recommendations for senior leadership on the most sensitive actions impacting failing financial institutions for consideration.
Conditions of Employment
Completion Of Financial Disclosure may be required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your two page resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. Structured Resume Review: Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY your two (2) page resume.
OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phase(s) of the review process.
You will be assessed on the following competencies: Critical Thinking Planning and Organizing Interpersonal Relationships Written Communication Oral/Non-Written Communication Attention to Detail Financial Regulations Bank Supervision You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Additional Information
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Financial Institution Examiners must maintain the highest personal ethical standards as provided in Part 336 of the FDIC's Rules and Regulations, (Employee Responsibilities and Conduct). Financial Institution Examiners must comply with Section 3201.102 of Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for FDIC Employees (5 CFR Part 3201), which, in part, prohibits them and their immediate families from accepting certain credit from State nonmember banks.
All Financial Institution Examiners are prohibited from the following: 1. Obtaining a loan or a line of credit from any insured state nonmember bank or its subsidiaries. Any extensions of credit held by the Examiner, the Examiner's spouse, or any dependent children are direct or indirect extensions of credit to the Examiner.
Exceptions: a. Loans for a primary residence are permissible. The Examiner must not participate in any examination of that institution with which he holds the primary residence loan, and a "cooling off" period is required before negotiating a loan for a primary residence from any institution the Examiner has examined. b.
No restrictions on obtaining credit cards issued under the same terms and conditions available to the public from an insured state nonmember bank either within or outside of their field office of assignment.
- Participating in any examination, or other matter, involving an insured depository institution or any person with whom the Examiner has an outstanding loan or line of credit.
- Performing any service for compensation with any bank, or for any officer, director, or employee thereof, or for any person connected therewith.
- Disclosing any confidential information from a bank examination report except as authorized by law.
- Soliciting or accepting any gift from a prohibited source or because of the Examiner's official position. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.
How to Apply
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You must apply online. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
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Required Documents
FDIC CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus FDIC employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.