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Summary

This position is located in the Office of Ombudsman, Chicago and Dallas Regional Offices of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support as a liaison to FDIC and regulated financial institutions to influence systemic change to improve operations and customer service and encourage the use of effective conflict management practices.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/22/2026 to 05/05/2026
Salary
$176,919 - $257,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
CG 15
Locations
Chicago, IL
1 vacancy
Dallas, TX
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
75% or less - Frequent travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation benefits may be provided in accordance with FDIC policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
2026-OO-0119
Control number
866111300

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current FDIC permanent employees with competitive status eligibility.

Duties

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  • Serve as the principal OO liaison to RMS and DCP management and staff in the assigned region for regulatory issues brought forward by the industry.
  • Serve as an expert liaison with other Divisions and Offices in the assigned region involved in matters brought to the attention of the OO.
  • Build external relationships by promoting customer service and public relations within the region through responsive, professional and timely program stewardship that enhances the image of the Corporation.
  • Meet with insured depository institution officials and/or boards of directors, FDIC and other federal and state government regulators to discuss and resolve complaints brought to the attention of the OO.
  • Perform and/or coordinate the investigation of complaints; reviews supervisory materials for the resolution of complex or sensitive inquiries and complaints relating to FDIC regulatory activities.
  • Develop extensive outreach programs to be presented to the industry, including bank commissioners and trade associations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-14 level in the Federal Service which includes addressing and resolving concerns from insured financial institutions or banking industry stakeholders related to bank supervisory, examination, or resolution matters; analyzing examination reports of insured financial institutions, including complex and/or problem bank matters; assessing the appropriateness of recommendations in examination reports of insured financial institutions using relevant banking related policies, rules, and regulations; and analyzing operating programs related to the banking industry to identify systematic problems or concerns.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 27.26% to a high of 30.86%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates,  click here.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.

During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your two-page resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. SMEs will review ONLY your two (2) page resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phase(s) of the review process.

The competencies for the Regional Ombudsman position are:

  • Oral/Non-Written Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Conflict Management
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Financial Regulations
  • Bank Supervision

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Agency contact information

Raquel Jackson Morton
Phone
312-382-6834
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
rajacksonmorton@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
300 S. Riverside Plz.
Ste. 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
United States

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