Trust Examination Specialist, CG-0570-13/14

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is responsible for directing, participating in, and reviewing supervisory examinations of banks with a special emphasis on trust and securities activities. The duty location will be determined upon selection and is subject to space availability. The position may be filled at any FDIC Field Office within the Dallas or Kansas City regions.

Duties

• At the full performance level, major duties include: Directs or participates in supervisory examinations of banks with a special emphasis on trust and securities activities, including banks which have been, or may be cited under Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act because of unsatisfactory practices. Reviews and analyzes the most complex and difficult reports of examination related to trust and securities activities as prepared by other examiners, and assists in the formulation of programs for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions or trends revealed in the examination. Conducts and/or attends meetings with financial institution boards of directors for institutions which have demonstrated problem characteristics related to trust and securities activities, including ERISA violations, with a view toward implementing and obtaining commitments for corrective programs. Coordinates trust and securities examinations with the Risk Management Policy Branch, State Banking Authorities and other Federal or State regulatory agencies. Assists in the supervision, counseling, and guidance of field and review examiners on special situations in examinations or investigations, including assisting in on-the job training of Financial Institution Examiners, and preparing the performance ratings of staff. Prepares and submits confidential written reports of examination, prepares a summary of findings for permanent records and any special memoranda on supervisory or enforcement issues.

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. CG-13: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-12 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as a Commissioned Examiner in the FDIC or another organization with comparable commissioning criteria to that used by the FDIC's Division of Risk Management Supervision. Such experience includes leading examinations of insured depository institutions relating to trust and securities activities to evaluate the safety, soundness, and risk posed to the insurance fund. CG-14: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined leading examinations and assessing risk posed by trust and security activities in financial institutions; and preparing and/or analyzing reports of complex examinations, applications, and investigations to prepare summaries of findings, memoranda, and recommendations. 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.

Requirements

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions. Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

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: Teamwork Oral/Non-Written Communication Written Communication Accountability Planning and Organizing Attention to Detail Audit & Internal Controls Financial Analysis Researching You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Required Documents

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.

How To Apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package. 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. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

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.

Security Clearance

Not Required

Other Information

The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 18.97% to a high of 27.26%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates click here. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500. Relocation is not authorized. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. 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. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.