This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/540370500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent serves as a Senior Examination Specialist with responsibility for conducting examinations of the GSEs in the area of the diversity and inclusion of minorities, women, disabled and their business activities as mandated by the Housing Economic and Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). This includes all workplace activities, marketplace activities, diversity and inclusion governance, strategy, organization, operations, reporting and performance.
Learn more about this agency07/23/2019 to 08/12/2019
$125,459 - $213,280 per year
EL 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
No
No
OMWI-19-03
540370500
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
The incumbent formulates conclusions about the GSEs' degree of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and identifies key operational and management risk and performance areas within the GSEs.
The incumbent assists in the development of examination strategies and work plans and in determining the scope of examination activities, and develops new or adapted work methods and procedures as needed; serves as a senior member of an OMWI examination team to identify emerging risks and assess overall diversity and inclusion governance and performance; utilizes technical capability to conduct complex examinations. Is recognized as a technical expert in the analysis, evaluation and reporting of the diversity and inclusion performance of GSEs.
Follows supervisory guidance such as the OMWI examination manual, advisory bulletins, examination guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the development of examination scope and reports are completed according to prescribed FHFA regulatory and supervisory policy and program guidelines and standards.
Communicates examination findings and their bases to senior management to elicit management's views.
Determines the scope of the analysis required, develops sources of material appropriate for the evaluation of new or unique types of activities or operations, develops new or adapted work methods and procedures, and performs research to identify material suitable for unprecedented issues. During the course of the examination, the examiner facilitates the flow of information and ensures an accurate understanding of the key risks, processes and controls, and the factual basis for examination findings.
Drafts written reports including evaluative commentaries appropriate to the operations being examined. Documents examination findings through a combination of GSE source documents, report comments and other examination workpapers that address both management practices and condition. Workpapers are completed in accordance with FHFA's workpaper standards, as provided in the examination.
Keeps abreast of significant issues, events, trends and emerging risks that may impact the continued operations of the GSEs in their diversity and inclusion mission.
Provides first-hand experience concerning diversity and inclusion issues and the adequacy of current examination techniques in dealing with them.
Maintains an expert knowledge of issues, trends, and advances in diversity and inclusion, workforce management, contracting and procurement management, risk management and risk-based examinations of large, complex financial institutions. Provides FHFA management with expert advice on advances in examination management of practices and risk-based examination procedures, and makes recommendations for the enhancement of the OMWI examination program.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 years of age or over), genetic information, parental status, marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
FHFA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the Agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify FHFA at (202) 649-3963. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3088.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated based on your responses to the job specific questionnaire and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. The top ten candidates, and those tied for the tenth spot, will be referred for selection. All qualified non-competitive applicants will be referred.
All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. It is strongly recommended that status candidates submit an SF 50 showing highest grade held on a permanent basis in the competitive service.
3. Other supporting documents:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/12/2019 to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Janice Obeido at janice.obeido@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3742 to obtain an alternative application.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your materials to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in his/her resume and the completed Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants deemed best-qualified may be contacted for an interview. We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the deadline for applications. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition.
***There is currently one vacancy available. However, should additional vacancies become available within three months from the opening date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s).
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/540370500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency's mission is to ensure that the housing Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) operate in a safe and sound manner so that they serve as a reliable source of liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment.
FHFA's Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) was established in accordance with Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act). OMWI is responsible for leading the Agency's efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in all its business and activities, including developing standards for the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the Agency's workforce, and increasing within FHFA participation of minority- and women-owned businesses. OMWI is also responsible for overseeing the diversity policies and programs of the entities it regulates in all their business and activities. OMWI strives not only to meet its statutory requirements, but also to foster a work environment that leverages diverse perspectives and encourages collaborative approaches to achieve mission and business success. The EEO Services Branch is located within OMWI.