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Advisor to the Director

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Division of Risk Management Supervision

Summary

This position is located in Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) and serves as a principal assistant and technical advisor and authority to the Director on Division matters and is responsible for providing direction and coordination across organizational lines as well as acting as a spokesperson for the Director.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill identical vacancies that arise later.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy 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 authorized in accordance with FDIC policy. These benefits require an additional approval and are not considered final or guaranteed until that approval has been granted.
Salary
$158,305 - $257,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
CG 14
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
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
26-RMS-IMP-CG-13028555
Control number
880069200

This job is open to

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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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  • Performs senior-level analytical and technical assignments involving RMS programs, including researching and suggesting solutions to technical, procedural and administrative matters involving supervision activities that require leadership attention.
  • Conducts research, prepares evaluations, issues analyses and develops applicable directives, memoranda, briefings, speeches, presentations, and letters for the Director and senior management.
  • Identifies, plans, researches and conducts complex studies designed to evaluate the existing, proposed and alternative plans to meet policies and program objectives.
  • Advises on new and innovative approaches to supervision activity.
  • Supports division priorities by facilitating and contributing to integrated projects and program activities through partnerships with senior-level management, subject-matter experts and staff across program areas within RMS and other FDIC divisions.
  • Advises the Director on technical bank supervision issues and supports the preparation of internal and interagency coordination, supports the communication of RMS memoranda and other issuances stating the Division's position.
  • Initiates and completes confidential assignments requiring discretion, sound judgment, and adherence to established policies and frameworks.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Background Investigation (BI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience is credited from private and public sectors, including paid and unpaid service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer service builds competencies that translate to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. See OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for details.

CG-14: Applicants must complete one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CG-13 level or above in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

  • Contributing in cross-organizational RMS projects and policy initiatives;
  • Analyzing plans and policies to assess feasibility and budget/cost impacts;
  • Assisting in the implementation of regulatory or supervisory policy; AND
  • Supporting the remediation of bank-supervision issues and presenting findings and recommendations to senior officials.

In addition to the qualification requirements above, you must meet the following selective factor:
  • Applicants must be a commissioned examiner (Risk Management or equivalent).

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factor) within 30 calendar days of the closing date.

Resume Content Required for Qualification Determinations
For each position on your resume, include:
  • Employer name;
  • Title;
  • Series and grade (federal jobs only);
  • Start and end dates (month/year);
  • Hours per week;
  • Relevant experience supporting your specialized experience responses.
    • Name of school/institution
    • Completion date
    • Degree type
    • Grade point average (GPA)
Important: If your resume is missing these details, your application may be marked incomplete, and you might not be considered for this job.

Do not copy/paste duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume; that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

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

Additional information

Refer to these links for more information: Job Applicant Rights and Responsibilities; Selective Service System; Employment Conditions.

Salary reflects a pay cap of $257,500.


Financial Institution Examiners must maintain the highest personal ethical standards as provided in Part 336 of the FDIC's Rules and Regulations, (Employee Responsibilities and Conduct). Financial Institution Examiners must comply with Section 3201.102 of Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for FDIC Employees (5 CFR Part 3201), which, in part, prohibits them and their immediate families from accepting certain credit from State nonmember banks.

All Financial Institution Examiners are prohibited from the following:
  1. Obtaining a loan or a line of credit from any insured state nonmember bank or its subsidiaries. Any extensions of credit held by the Examiner, the Examiner's spouse, or any dependent children are direct or indirect extensions of credit to the Examiner. Exceptions:
    • Loans for a primary residence are permissible. The Examiner must not participate in any examination of that institution with which he holds the primary residence loan, and a "cooling off" period is required before negotiating a loan for a primary residence from any institution the Examiner has examined.
    • No restrictions on obtaining credit cards issued under the same terms and conditions available to the public from an insured state nonmember bank either within or outside of their field office of assignment.
  2. Participating in any examination or other matter involving an insured depository institution or any person with whom the Examiner has an outstanding loan or line of credit.
  3. Performing any service for compensation with any bank or for any officer, director, or employee thereof, or for any person connected therewith.
  4. Disclosing any confidential information from a bank examination report except as authorized by law.
  5. Soliciting or accepting any gift from a prohibited source or because of the Examiner's official position.

After we select a candidate, we may share the remaining list of qualified candidates with other FDIC Divisions. 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.

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.

You will be evaluated on application materials, questionnaire responses, and required assessments. Cheating may result in removal from consideration.

Below are the competencies you will be assessed on:

  • Bank Supervision
  • Confidentiality
  • Financial Regulations
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Problem Solving
  • Writing

You do not need to respond separately to these competencies.

Structured Resume Review: Applicants who meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, will undergo a resume review by subject matter experts to determine how their knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies align with the duties of this position. Those found qualified will proceed to the next stage of the hiring process.

You may preview the application questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028555

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system.

Agency contact information

Mitchell Desy
Email
mdesy@fdic.gov
Address
Division of Risk Management Supervision
550 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20429
US

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