KEY REQUIREMENTS



• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Background and Security Clearance required.
• This is a CAREER/CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.

As the OSCUI Deputy Director, you will:

-Provide administration and direction to specific OSCUI functions including Outreach and Partnerships, Loan and Grants and Accounting and Budgeting.

-Exercise executive leadership, direction, coordination, and control over staff in the office of Small Credit Union initiatives who have the responsibility to establish and implement programs and procedures to carry out NCUA's responsibility as the designated administrator and controller of the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF).

-Establish and provide oversight of the CDRLF. Serve as the liaison on these programs with politically sensitive groups, credit unions, trade groups and other interested stakeholders relating to the supervision, development, and implementation of the OSCUI program.

-Manage and coordinate OSCUI's marketing outreach programs;develop and implement strategic marketing plans.

-Establish liaison relationships with relevant external parties and represent the agency with members of the Congress.

-Direct the work of OSCUI through subordinate supervisors and managers.

QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

You must have one year (12 months) of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the federal service.  Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to work of the position to be filled.  

To qualify for this position at the SS-01 level, you must have one year (12 months) of full time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the CU-15 level (GS-15 or SL equivalent).  

Qualifying specialized experience is:  Experience managing and directing a variety of critical programs in a multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse workforce at the headquarters level; and experience promoting community development programs and working with organizations to expand the capacity of financial institutions.

You must provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the specialized experience for this position.  Failure to provide specific details in your resume will result in an ineligible rating due to not meeting the specialized experience

EXECUTIVE AND TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

You must clearly demonstrate in your resume that you possess all the Executive and Technical/Professional Competencies listed below.  We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.  Do not submit separate statements addressing these competencies.  Separate statements will be detached from your application and will not be considered.

Executive Competencies:

1.    Leading Change.  This competency encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.  Inherent to it is the ability to balance change and continuity, to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.

2.    Leading People.  This competency involves the ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals.

3.    Results Driven.  This competency stresses accountability and continuous improvement.  It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.

4.    Business Acumen.  This competency involves the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision-making.

5.    Building Coalitions/Communication.  This competency involves the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.  It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external policies that impact the work of the organization.


Technical/Professional Competency:

Extensive knowledge and experience promoting community development programs and working with organizations to expand the capacity of financial institutions.

You must meet the qualifications for this position no later than the closing date of this announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

First, your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume and supporting documentation).  You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this announcement.

Second, your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualification/specialized experience requirements.  

Third, if you meet those requirements, your resume will be evaluated by a NCUA Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating and ranking panel to determine the extent to which you possess the required executive competencies and placed into one of the following categories: Qualified, Better Qualified, Best Qualified. Best Qualified candidates will be referred to a NCUA ERB interview panel for a possible interview. The ERB interview panel will make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.
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NCUA is a competitive service Federal agency, and therefore participates in all Federal Benefits programs including but not limited to: Leave, Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Long Term Care and Flexible Spending Account.

Explore the major benefits offered to most federal employees at www.opm.gov/insure

OTHER INFORMATION:

Salary: The salary range shown is NCUA's National Pay Rate (NPR).  The NPR will increase by the locality percentage for Alexandria, VA which is 21.87%.  However, the total salary cap (locality percentage included) for the SS-01 level is $210,000.  Salary is set by the NCUA Board, unless delegated to the Executive Director, and is based on the position's and the individual's potential contribution to the agency's overall strategic goals and the executive qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Key Requirements:
You must serve a one-year managerial probationary period if you have not done so.  A managerial probationary period must be completed even if you have completed a supervisory probationary period.

If selected, you must file a confidential statement of employment and financial interest (Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report).

Preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing 3 or more years of active service may also apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1998.

To apply for this position, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to create or log in to your USAJobs account:
1. Submit your resume.
2. Complete the online questionnaire (See "Qualification and Evaluation" tab).
3. Submit all required documents (see "Required Documents" section).

Ensure that your experience and accomplishments reflect the five Executive Competencies and the Technical/Professional Competencies.  

Please provide the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Requests for extensions will not be granted. If applying online poses a hardship or you encounter problems related to our hiring system, please contact the National Credit Union Administration's Human Resources Office at 703-518-6510 during business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) to speak with an HR representative who can provide assistance for online applications.

If this vacancy closes today and you are encountering system problems, please fax (703-519-4020) or email (hire@ncua.gov) a complete application package, which includes:
(1) your resume,
(2) your responses to the occupational questionnaire
(3) any required documents, and
(4) an explanation, with screen prints, of the error that you encountered while trying to apply on-line.
You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit all of the above documents. Please put your name and the vacancy number on all documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE.  PLEASE NOTE:
1.  After you have answered the online questionnaire, you will be prompted to submit required documents.
2.  You have three options for submitting your documentation: you can upload documents from your USAJobs account; upload documents from your personal computer; or fax documents.  Please follow the systems prompts to submit your documents.
3. Not all documents will apply to you and you only need to submit those that are applicable to your situation.
4.  Each document type must be uploaded separately.
5.  You will NOT be contacted to submit any missing documents and your application will NOT be considered.

All required documents must be received by 11:59:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement.

TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
For 5-point preference: DD-214( Member 4 copy) or if you are currently on active duty, an official statement of service from your command.
For 10-point preference: DD-214 ( Member 4 copy), VA letter,  SF-15).  For more information, click VETERANS.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

If you are determined not to meet the basic qualification requirements for this position or if you are not referred by the Executive Resources Board, you will receive notice via email. If you are referred, you may be contacted for an interview.