Senior Examination Specialist, CG-0570-15

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP), Compliance & CRA Examinations Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support ensuring the Division's compliance examination program is operating in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with the established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Duties

Leads in developing, implementing, directing and evaluating the Division's compliance examination program to guide the Washington and the Regional Offices in carrying out their responsibilities for compliance supervision and examination-related activity, which includes Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), fair lending and other consumer protection regulations. Works jointly with Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection Policy to oversee or lead the development of the FDIC's position on new and emerging issues and conveys relevant information to Congress, staff, financial institutions and trade associations. Participates and assumes leadership roles in conferences, forums and meetings with Corporation staff nationwide, as well as other regulatory agencies, outside organizations and bank personnel as necessary regarding FDIC consumer compliance examination procedures. Serves as a subject matter expert for the Division, leading instruction and training to DCP staff, personnel from other Federal and state agencies, banker and consumer groups and the general public. Reviews appeals of material supervisory compliance and CRA determinations by financial institutions and prepares recommendations to the DCP Director or the Chairman of the Supervisory Appeals Review Committee (SARC). Also, participates in briefings and presentations related to such appeals to both FDIC senior management as well as the SARC. Researches controversial, sensitive, and complex topics related to compliance examination matters and consumer protection, CRA, and fair lending laws and regulations. Serves as a subject matter expert for the Division for the most complex consumer compliance issues. Oversees or leads the development and dissemination of consumer compliance-related knowledge and training for compliance personnel in the Washington or Regional Offices. Provides authoritative advice and assistance to the Division's senior management, Washington and Regional Office staff and others through substantive oral briefings and written reports. Requirements

Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions. Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required. 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. 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. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-14 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience analyzing bank compliance with applicable consumer protection laws, regulations, and related examination policies in a banking or financial institution regulatory environment. Must be a Commissioned Examiner in the FDIC or another organization with comparable commissioning criteria to that used by the FDIC's Division of Depositor & Consumer Protection. 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. Applicants eligible for CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Program) or ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility, your experience, education, and training will be rated using accomplishment statements based on the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position. Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume and written responses to the accomplishment statements. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). The assessment includes a cut-off score based on the minimum level of required proficiency for the identified competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut-off score to receive consideration. You will not receive consideration for the position if you score below the cut-off score or fail to complete the assessments. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed using the following competencies: Critical Thinking Written Communication Oral/Non-Written Communication Interpersonal Relationships Financial Regulations Bank Supervision Project Management Training You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here. Other Information

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500. Due to the high volume of qualified applicants expected to apply, this announcement will close on the day the 100th application is received, or on the closing date of this announcement, whichever comes first. 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. 2. 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. 3. Performing any service for compensation with any bank, or for any officer, director, or employee thereof, or for any person connected therewith. 4. Disclosing any confidential information from a bank examination report except as authorized by law. 5. Soliciting or accepting any gift from a prohibited source or because of the Examiner's official position. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. 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.