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Associate Regional Director (Programs)

National Credit Union Administration
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Summary

This position is located in the National Credit Union Administration, Southern Region. The Associate Regional Director (Programs), is responsible for participating with the Regional Director in planning and implementing the region's technical field program which involves the examination and supervision of federally insured credit unions.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/25/2024 to 12/16/2024
Salary
$254,124 to - $275,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
SS 1
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Austin, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel to attend conferences or training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses are authorized for NCUA employees in accordance with agency policies.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
1
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SR-9835-MP-12621923-25
Control number
820907500

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Duties

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As the Associate Regional Director for Programs, you will be responsible for:

  • Participating with the Regional Director in planning and implementing the most effective examination and supervision program for federally insured credit unions.
  • Coordinating the assignments of special action cases with the Associate Regional Director for Operations (ARDO).
  • Identifying and resolving field program operational problems for the states assigned.
  • Providing leadership and direction on such programs as termination of insurance, mergers, special assistance, voluntary and involuntary liquidations, and other administrative remedies available in the Federal Credit Union Act, or other relevant laws and regulations.
  • Determining staffing and assignment of credit unions for supervisory examiner groups. Working on site and participate with the Supervisory Examiners in critical joint conferences.
  • Participating with the Regional Director to maintain effective working relationships with the credit union industry, state regulators, and other stakeholders; staying abreast of trends and developments in the entire financial industry and environment.
  • Supervising the activities of the regional staff.
  • Participating in conferences and meetings; and acting in the absence of the Regional Director

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must complete a Public Financial Disclosure Form.
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • This position is eligible for telework.
  • Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
  • You may be required to serve a trial or probationary period.
  • This position is subject to drug testing.

Qualifications

For the SS-01 grade level, you must have one year (12 months) of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the CU-15 grade level in the public or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a senior level manager or executive responsible for leading or managing a staff responsible for managing, supervising, or examining financial institution operations.

You must provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the specialized experience for this position. Please include the month, year, grade and hours worked for each position held. Failure to provide specific details in your resume may result in an ineligible rating due to not meeting the specialized experience. Ensure that your experience and accomplishments reflect the Executive and Technical Competencies.

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.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): You must clearly demonstrate in your resume that you possess all the executive qualifications listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.

Although it is not required, applicants are encouraged to address the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualification separately.

  1. Leading Change. This qualification encompasses the ability to develop and implement an organizational vision, which integrates key national and program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. Inherent to it is the ability to balance change and continuity, to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within the basic government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.
  2. Leading People. This qualification involves the ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals.
  3. Results Driven. This qualification stresses accountability and continuous improvement. It includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
  4. Business Acumen. This qualification involves the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision-making.
  5. Building Coalitions/Communication. This qualification involves the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. It also involves the ability to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations, and to identify the internal and external policies that impact the work of the organization.
Technical Qualification (TQ):
Expert knowledge of the financial services sector to make meaningful and informed decisions concerning the examination, supervision, and operations of credit unions or other financial institutions.

Education

Education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for executive positions.

Additional information

  • Salary is set by the NCUA Board, unless delegated to the Executive Director, and is based on the position's and the individual's potential contribution to the agency's overall strategic goals and the executive and technical qualifications of the successful candidate.
  • In addition to the standard benefits offered by Federal agencies, NCUA offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. More information can be found byclicking here.
  • Current and former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, that indicates grade, status, tenure and the full performance level (FPL) of the position held . Please do not submit an SF-50 for a cash/time off award.
  • NCUA's SS positions are career positions in the competitive service, therefore you must also submit a Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, from a previous federal position held with permanent tenure in the competitive service (i.e. an SF-50 from a previous GS-15 position). Holding a career SES appointment alone does not give you eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Current SES members will be assessed on both the ECQs and TCQs.
  • Illegal drug use by individuals working for or on behalf of the federal government, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service and in direct violation of the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
  • 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/
  • NCUA uses E-Verify, a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
  • 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.
  • You may need to serve a one-year managerial probationary period.
  • In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 9202, and 5 C.F.R. Part 920, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the NCUA makes a tentative offer of employment, absent an exception. Complaints that the NCUA violated the Fair Chance Act must be submitted to LaborEmpRelations@NCUA.GOV or to, Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 within 30 days from the agency's alleged non-compliance with the Fair Chance Act.

How you will be evaluated

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

You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.

First, your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this announcement.

Second, your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications/specialized experience requirements.

Third, if you meet those requirements and are not an internal non-competitive candidate, your resume will be evaluated by an NCUA ERB rating and ranking panel to determine the extent to which you possess the required executive and technical qualifications. Non-competitive internal candidates, will be forwarded directly to the selecting official. Best Qualified candidates will be referred to an NCUA ERB interview panel for a possible interview. The ERB interview panel will make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.

You may be required to take a leadership assessment.

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