This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/551452100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
FHFA Overview
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.
11/13/2019 to 12/06/2019
$107,540 - $182,818 per year
EL 13
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
13
No
No
DER-20-03
551452100
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)
Position Overview
The incumbent serves as a Senior Examination Specialist with responsibility for internal examiner training programs for supervision staff examining the GSEs. The incumbent's scope of responsibility will include designing, developing, and executing instruction; providing supervision staff on the job training expertise; and administering the developed programs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in the design, development, and implementation of supervision training programs.
Independently designs and develops curriculum for examiner training classes and programs using adult learning principles, examination experience, or audit practices. Development includes class content, tests, exercises, case studies, and simulations. Examiner training classes include those for technical skills, examination practices, examiner soft skills, and an examiner accreditation program.
Ensures the effective use of classroom technology and the teaching method is appropriate for class size and meets adult learning preferences
Develops evaluations for examiner training classes that determine if training objectives were met. Conducts analysis and provides recommendations to Agency management for consideration and develops recommendations for adjusting the course content and delivery or instruction method.
Serves as an advisor for on the job training for supervision staff participating in examiner training programs.
Maintains a knowledge of issues and trends in examiner training.
Maintains an advanced knowledge of examination techniques and FHFA's supervision program and supervisory issues related to the regulated entities and the examination of those issues.
Manages complex projects such as the planning and coordination of supervision conferences. Oversees all aspects of the conference to include logistics, marketing, contracting, and post-conference evaluations. Makes recommendations to management for conference enhancements.
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 12/06/2019 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/551452100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
Division of Enterprise Regulation
The Division of Enterprise Regulation (DER) is responsible for the supervision of the Enterprises - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - to evaluate the safety and soundness of their operations. DER contributes to FHFA's strategic and performance goals through: planning and executing examinations of the Enterprises; developing and preparing the annual reports of examination; issuing supervision policy; providing examiner training; and providing accounting guidance and risk analysis. The Division also provides support and advice to the Agency on supervisory issues, development of FHFA policy, and internal FHFA management activities.
Office of Enterprise Supervision Operations (OESO)
OESO is responsible for providing support for the activities of all DER Offices and for promoting consistency, efficient business operations, and adherence to FHFA standards. OESO is responsible for development of Division-wide policies and procedures for program activities, for administration of DER's quality control program, and for coordination of DER responses to oversight entities, such as FHFA-OIG and GAO.
OESO is responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of training for FHFA supervision staff and administering the Housing Finance Examiner commission program. OESO also coordinates the annual FHFA Supervision Conference.