This position is at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the Southern Region. This position serves as a Credit Union Examiner (Regional Lending Specialist).
Summary
This position is at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the Southern Region. This position serves as a Credit Union Examiner (Regional Lending Specialist).
75% or less - Travel is required to visit assigned credit unions in the geographic area to participate in regional team examinations, training events, and conferences.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—If you are a current promotion eligible NCUA employee, your relocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with NCUA's relocation policies - see Duties section for details.
RELOCATION STATEMENT: For a current promotion eligible NCUA employee, your relocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with NCUA's relocation policies if you are moving from a state NOT in the Southern Region states listed below, to a duty station near a major airport in a Southern Region state. Relocation to a contiguous state is excluded.
DUTY STATION STATEMENT: Location is negotiable within commuting distance of a major airport within the Southern Region states listed below. For NCUA employees currently residing in one of the states listed below, your duty station will not change.
Southern Region continental states are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
As a Regional Lending Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties:
Assess and evaluate existing and proposed lending business risk, assets, and controls.
Plan and perform supervision and examination activities associated with agriculture lending, member business lending, commercial lending, real estate lending, and other lending programs.
Review compliance with NCUA Member Business and Commercial Lending rules and regulations.
Identify and improve specialized lending current risks, asset exposure, and internal controls.
Develop and present training material.
Guide and assist credit union officials in resolving areas of concern.
Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
A probationary/trial period may be required.
A financial disclosure is required.
Qualifications
Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
You must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service in order to qualify for this position.
To qualify at the CU-13 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-12 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include the following activities: 1) performing examinations and audits of financial institutions; 2) reviewing lending (i.e. commercial, agricultural and direct loans) risks to single owner entities such as sole proprietorship, limited liability companies and single owner corporations within a financial institution's portfolio; 3) selecting and reviewing a sample of loans processed in a financial institution's portfolio to determine risk factors in lending; 4) assessing financial information to determine borrower's ability to make future payments; and 5) assisting with assessing the risks of a financial institution's complete portfolio of originated loans.
To qualify at the CU-14 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-13 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include the following activities: 1) performing examinations and audits of financial institutions; 2) reviewing lending (i.e. commercial, agricultural, and direct loans) risks to multiple owner entities including partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations; 3) analyzing the risks of corporate entities concerning a diversity of products or fields (i.e. hybrid securities or other multifaceted capital structures); 4) assessing the risk of a financial institutions entire loan portfolio and its credit risk management practices; and 5) conducting regional credit risk assessments of financial institutions and subsidiaries to determine comprehensive credit risk exposure on an individual and aggregate basis.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.
Education
Education is not required for this position nor may it be used to qualify.
Additional information
Note: Career Ladder Promotion Statement
For positions that are multi-graded, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade level in accordance with OPM regulations and NCUA policies.
SALARY: Pay will be set using NCUA's Compensation policy. The salary range shown is NCUA's National Pay Rate (NPR) which includes a locality rate of 16.32% for the Rest of the U.S. (RUS) geographical area. Actual salary will be determined upon the location of selectee and the applicable locality pay, per the NCUA's CU pay table, will be applied. The locality rates, by location, can be found on the NCUA Careers webpage under the NCUA CU Pay Structure.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check the status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at http://www.sss.gov/.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
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More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For Category Rating: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position.
Your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement.
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:
Best Qualified - Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position. Well Qualified - Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position. Qualified - Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position.
The self-assessment questions have been developed to evaluate your competency in the following areas:
Financial Institution Lending, Loan Types, Oral Communication, Risk Management, and Writing
Reference Checks: Reference checks will need to be conducted before an offer of employment for the top candidate(s) for this position. The reference checks will need to be conducted with current and former supervisors, if applicable, as a part of NCUA's selection assessment process.
Application of Veterans' Preference: The category rating process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the CU-09 level or higher).
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11821312
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume (required)
2. Other supporting documentation:
Cover letter (optional)
Veterans' documentation (see below for requirements)
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (see below for requirements)
VETERANS:
If you wish to receive consideration for veteran's preference you must submit a copy of your veteran's documentation including a DD-214 (member 4 copy preferred, however, the documentation provided must contain dates and character of service) along with a VA letter, SF-15, etc., if applicable. If you are a current active duty service member, please submit an official statement of service from your command.
Note: If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
CTAP/ICTAP: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility:
Copy of agency notice;
Most recent performance rating; and
SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location or Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction In Force separation notice.
Note: To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position. For additional information, click CTAP.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
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YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 02/13/2023 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click "Apply Online" to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the "Application Status" link and then select the "More Information" link for this position. The "Application Status" page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method.
National Credit Union Administration
4807 Spicewood Springs Rd
Suite 5200
Austin, TX 78759
US
Next steps
Once your online application is successfully submitted you will receive an email notification from the system confirming receipt. Your application will then be evaluated, and you will receive further notification(s) as the status of your application is updated. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume (required)
2. Other supporting documentation:
Cover letter (optional)
Veterans' documentation (see below for requirements)
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (see below for requirements)
VETERANS:
If you wish to receive consideration for veteran's preference you must submit a copy of your veteran's documentation including a DD-214 (member 4 copy preferred, however, the documentation provided must contain dates and character of service) along with a VA letter, SF-15, etc., if applicable. If you are a current active duty service member, please submit an official statement of service from your command.
Note: If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
CTAP/ICTAP: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility:
Copy of agency notice;
Most recent performance rating; and
SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location or Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction In Force separation notice.
Note: To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position. For additional information, click CTAP.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
Click here for tips and information on how to apply for federal jobs.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 02/13/2023 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click "Apply Online" to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the "Application Status" link and then select the "More Information" link for this position. The "Application Status" page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method.
National Credit Union Administration
4807 Spicewood Springs Rd
Suite 5200
Austin, TX 78759
US
Next steps
Once your online application is successfully submitted you will receive an email notification from the system confirming receipt. Your application will then be evaluated, and you will receive further notification(s) as the status of your application is updated. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
