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U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals. No prior federal service is required. This opportunity is also open to current OCC employees under Announcement MP-MT-26-5462-12829229. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

As the SDC for Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions, you will:

• Oversee and provide executive direction for RMFI supervision activities and operations, directing through Deputy Comptrollers (DCs) the development and implementation of programs and policies for national bank and federal savings bank supervision, including conducting supervisory examinations, and communicating examination findings, regulatory ratings, and matters requiring attention, based on the guidance and direction of the Comptroller and the applicable statutes and regulations.
• Liaise with bank leadership, trade associations, and other external parties as appropriate to understand bank concerns and the industry. Exhibit a high degree of discernment for items that are ripe for discussion and those that are close hold to the agency.
• Advise and make final recommendations on strategies and OCC actions related to the banks in the RMFI portfolio, including issuance and termination of enforcement actions. Leads in the development of RMFI objectives and long-term policies, as well as a staff of approximately 500 people. Oversee bank supervision surveys, and investigations conducted by RMFI staff, and coordinate with other senior leadership for additional staffing needs and research or expertise. Understand all research, surveys, and investigations related to the RMFI portfolio, and make recommendations to the Comptroller based on findings.
• Serve as a member of the Committee on Bank Supervision, collaborating with the Chief National Bank Examiner (CNBE) on current and proposed supervision policies, programs, and practices. Establish objectives and goals in support of the Comptroller's priorities, developing short- and long-term plans and priorities, and ensuring organizational activities align with OCC objectives as defined by the Comptroller.
• Plan and assign work for direct reports and subordinate supervisors. Resolve work problems and conflict elevated by subordinates. Create a culture to lead, motivate, coach, and develop RMFI staff through the management and direction of Deputy Comptrollers and Directors. Evaluate performance, make and review personnel decisions, ensure individual accountability, and provide training and development opportunities. Keep the Comptroller and front office informed in timely fashion of (1) personnel and performance matters, (2) risks to the agency or its execution of statutory mission, and (3) the use of delegations of authority from the Comptroller.

Conditions of employment

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.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

1. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

• Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• 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.
• Travel overnight or locally.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.
• File an Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
• Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
• Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.
• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

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

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VIII band level or Senior Executive Service (SES) Level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

• Leading large, complex financial functions or institutions, risk management programs, or regulatory compliance operations.
• Utilizing CAMELS, ratings process, examination scopes, etc. to assess a financial institutions overall financial health.
• Researching, interpreting, and applying financial institution regulations to provide direction on supervision activities and operations.
• Identifying and analyzing risks related to financial institutions, banking, or the financial sector, including through managing enterprise-wide risk programs or audit/examination functions.
• Understanding and presenting findings and supervisory assessments to executive management.

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

To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, Human Resources or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, Human Resources or Subject matter experts (SMEs) may review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Rating:

Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas:

• Bank Supervision Knowledge
• Examination Planning and Management
• Enterprise Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Advisement, Collaboration, and Outreach
• External Relations
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic Thinking
• Vision
• Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Executive Communication
• Human Resources Management

Quality groupings will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality groupings (Outstanding, Excellent, or Qualified).

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.