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Consumer Affairs Specialist, CG-301-12

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Summary

This position is located in Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP), National Center for Consumer and Depositor Assistance (NCDA) Office and is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, coordination and monitoring of the Corporation's deposit insurance education and outreach program.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/03/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 3, 2026
This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by the agency policy
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation benefits may be provided in accordance with FDIC policy.
Salary
$112,656 - $186,399 per year
Pay scale & grade
CG 12
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
2026-DCP-DB0234
Control number
878291000

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens. Applicants with status or those eligible under special hiring authorities, should apply under FDIC merit promotion announcement 2026-DCP-B0234. However, if you desire consideration also under this public non-status announcement, you must apply to both. Status applicants are current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility.

Duties

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  • Serves as a primary point of contact for the NCDA-Deposit Insurance with the FDIC Call Center (located in the Division of Administration), which is responsible responding to written and telephone inquiries from bankers, consumers and others concerning complex aspects of the FDIC's rules and regulations for deposit insurance coverage.
  • Supports the tracking, recording and monitoring of deposit insurance inquiries, consumer complaints and consumer protection inquiries in the Enterprise Public Inquiries and Complaints (EPIC) system, which is used by the Branch to record and track complaints and inquiries received from consumers, bankers, and others regarding consumer protection and deposit insurance matters.
  • Helps the Section Chief and senior staff in the development of strategies and initiatives to increase awareness among consumers and the bankers regarding FDIC deposit insurance and the rules governing the amount of coverage provided for individual deposit accounts.
  • Assists in identifying and implementing new means and methods for distributing deposit insurance information and tools to the public and banking industry.
  • Aids in the research and development of written guidelines, brochures, and other resources developed to help bankers and consumers understand how deposit insurance coverage works.
  • Develops and maintains professional contacts and working relationships within and outside the Division to assist in the gathering of information, research and evaluate issues and trends, and develop strategies for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization.
  • Assists in the preparation of management reports, briefing materials, and conducting research on consumer affairs programs and deposit insurance issues with a broad view toward measuring performance, detecting trends and potential problems, revising existing procedures, or responding to senior management information requests.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be 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 completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG/GS-11 grade level or above in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience is defined as:  responding to inquiries and providing technical guidance regarding deposit insurance matters; researching and interpreting information on consumer protection regulations and guidelines; preparing reports and materials; and assisting in the development and dissemination of informational tools.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.

For each position on your resume, include:

  • Employer Name
  • Job Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Hours 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

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

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

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS EXPECTED TO APPLY, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON THE DAY THE 75th APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, OR ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 2-year trial period, if applicable) during which we will evaluate your 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 period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

After we select a candidate, we may share the remaining list of qualified candidates with other federal agencies. You can opt-in if you want us to share your name, application material and assessment results for similar jobs with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore and apply to other job announcements.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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 RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility, your experience, education, and training will be rated using accomplishment statements based on the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.

Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume and written responses to the accomplishment statements. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). The assessment includes a cut-off score based on the minimum level of required proficiency for the identified competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut-off score to receive consideration.  You will not receive consideration for the position if you score below the cut-off score or fail to complete the assessments.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed using the following competencies:

  • Accountability
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking
  • Researching
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Attention to Detail

If you are found qualified, you will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the identified assessment match the competencies listed below. Within these categories, candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

The assessment includes a cut-off score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut-off score to be considered, however, CP/CPS veterans who achieve at least a 70 are eligible to move forward to the next assessment even if they do not meet the BQ cut score. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut-off score or fail to complete the assessment. 


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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is among the most respected forces in America’s financial community. Our mission is to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.  

Agency contact information

Jasmine Moore
Phone
571-624-9407
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
Jasmoore@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

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