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Assistant Regional Director

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Summary

This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Supervision Examinations, West Region. The incumbent acts as a trusted advisor and consultant to the Regional Director and an advocate on behalf of the needs of the region and its staff.

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/20/2021 to 10/12/2021
Salary
$154,440 to - $240,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
CN 71
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
San Francisco, CA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
76% or greater - 11 or more nights per month
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
71
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
21-CFPB-300-MPA
Control number
613935100

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: Current Consumer Financial Protection Bureau internal agency employees who are qualifying as Status Eligibles or currently serving on a V.R.A appointment, or possess eligibility to be considered under Schedule A(u) disability; OR CTAP eligible.

Duties

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As an Assistant Regional Director, you will:

  • Lead and mentor a team of managers by modeling the highest levels of integrity, stewardship of Bureau funds and the public's trust, and ethical behavior.
  • Translate program objectives, the Regional Director's goals, and OSE's priorities into a team vision, organizational structures, budgets, and staffing requirements for current and out years.
  • Serve as a strategic executive advisor to the Regional Director regarding policy and procedure issues, including those of a complex supervisory, enforcement and/or regulatory nature.
  • Through subordinate supervisors, oversee-consistent with CFPB policies and protocols-a caseload of depository financial institutions and non-depository consumer financial services companies (regulated entities).

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Conditions of employment

The ARD will be duty stationed at their home address and will be affiliated, for reporting purposes, with the West Regional Office. Travel to the assigned Regional Office will be required when necessary. CFPB defines the regions as follows: (Map of our regions) Please note: To be considered for this position, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the West regional locations below. If willing to relocate, you MUST reside in the geographic region to which you are affiliated prior to your EOD date. -West Region: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California.

Key Requirements:

  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  3. A Public Trust background investigation will be required
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. Please do not submit any vaccine documentation at this time. If you are selected for a position at the Bureau, additional information will be provided regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.

Due to COVID-19, the Bureau is currently in a maximum telework posture through at least January 15, 2022. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office and maximum telework is revoked, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework on a routine or situational basis in accordance with the Bureau's telework policy.

Qualifications

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Selective Factor: Performance at this level requires:
  • A commission as a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) Examiner through successful completion of the Examiner Commissioning Program (ECP);
OR
  • Commission from one of the following: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB); Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC); National Credit Union Association (NCUA); or the former Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS).
Specialized Experience: To qualify at the CN-71, you must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the CN-60 level in the Federal service (For qualification purposes, the CN-60 is broadly equivalent to the GS-14 level). For this position, specialized experience is described as experience that demonstrates:
  1. Performing and managing consumer financial protection-related examinations, audits, regulatory investigations, or similar compliance related activities in a large depository or at non-depository financial services organizations; AND
  2. Applying federal financial protection laws for depository or non-depository financial institutions or financial services companies; AND
  3. Analyzing, interpreting and applying a full range of financial information and legal, regulatory and policy provisions to resolve complex issues; AND
  4. Overseeing complex reviews or analyses and making decisions regarding controversial issues; AND
  5. Writing and implementing policy or procedures for use within an organization, agency or bureau; AND
  6. Guiding, mentoring and leading staff; AND
  7. Explaining regulatory subjects to senior business official orally and in writing through presentations and reports.

The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau determines the salary offer for each selectee based primarily on three key factors:

  • The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position.
  • The selectee's overall experience in a particular industry or area.
  • The salaries of other Bureau employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

We also take the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range as listed in this vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum of the salary range to the midpoint of the salary range. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that band level. See information on our base pay ranges and salary structure.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • Bureau employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions, which applicants may review at www.oge.gov. In addition, employees must comply with the Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (5 CFR 9401), which, among other things, prohibit an employee or the employee's spouse or minor child from owning or controlling a debt or equity interest in an entity supervised by the Bureau. Regulations also impose restrictions on the outside activities of certain Bureau employees, including examiners and attorneys. Applicants may review the Bureau ethics regulations and a summary of the regulations at www.consumerfinance.gov. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Bureau Ethics Office at EthicsHelp@cfpb.gov.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. .
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Our comprehensive benefits are among the most generous in the federal government. They include:- Challenging and rewarding work benefiting American consumers - Opportunities for development and advancement- Comprehensive Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201706_cfpb_benefits.pdf

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Demonstrating and Sharing Expertise, Developing Team and Organizational Capacity, and Managing Resources.

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.


If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 90 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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