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International Standards Liaison

Department of the Treasury
Treasury, Departmental Offices
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Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Domestic Finance-Office of Financial Research.

If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, this opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 23-DO-1017. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/19/2023 to 11/17/2023
Salary
$130,210 to - $183,307 per year
Pay scale & grade
OR 53
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
53
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
23-DO-1018-P
Control number
755595900

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Duties

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As an International Standards Liaison, you will:

  • Provide support on international data standards initiatives, and operations, including providing support directly to the Regulatory Oversight Committee (ROC).
  • Provide support on the ROC's work on highly complex international policy developments, involving multiple U.S. and international organizations.
  • Perform analysis of complex financial industry issues relating to the establishment and implementation of data standards and provide leadership in identifying and prioritizing the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of international financial data.
  • Summarize and draft responses to ROC member and public comments received on proposed ROC reports and policy statements drafts final reports for the organization.
  • Advise on financial industry and regulatory authority data standards and financial market operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

  • Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
  • 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.
  • Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the OR-53 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the OR-52 (GS-12 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

  • Experience providing support on international data standards initiatives, and operations, including working knowledge of the Regulatory Oversight Committee (ROC); AND
  • Experience writing materials such as reports, speeches, or presentations for senior officials; AND
  • Experience serving as an advisor on financial industry and regulatory authority data standards and financial market operations.

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 is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Student loan repayment may be offered.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

OFR's benefits package includes:
  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, federal and non-federal benefits and competitive salaries
  • Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year
  • Health insurance plans, paying a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting period.
  • Retirement program, including employer-matching contributions
  • Supplemental dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee, long and short term disability coverage, domestic partner subsidies (where applicable), 24-hour business travel accident insurance, and enhanced life insurance coverage
  • Performance-based merit pay program designed to reward employees for excellent performance
  • For more information on OFR's benefits, visit: https://www.financialresearch.gov/compensation-and-benefits/
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

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.

Rating: You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Analytical
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Project Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Teamwork
  • Technical

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories: Category A (highest quality category), Category B (middle quality category), or Category C (minimally qualified category), depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to 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. Your application may be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category.

Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

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 be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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