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Assistant Deputy Comptroller for the Specialty Assets Portfolio, NB-0570-VII

Department of the Treasury
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions

Summary

As Assistant Deputy Comptroller for the Specialty Assets Portfolio, you will advise the Deputy Comptroller on specialty assets supervision and manage supervisory activities for select financial institutions. You will provide leadership, oversight, and direction for specialty assets supervisory functions within RMFI.


Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions (RMFI)
Washington, DC (Preferred Location)
Alternate Location Arrangement (ALA) option available. See Additional Information.

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
No
Salary
$174,488 - $311,400 per year
Pay scale & grade
NB 7
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
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
MP-LJ-26-5495-13035508
Control number
881332100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Applications will only be accepted from current OCC employees on permanent appointments.

Duties

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As an Assistant Deputy Comptroller, you will:

  • Manage supervisory activities for assigned banks by determining supervisory strategies, assigning banks for continuous monitoring, implementing and directing quality assurance, and working with Deputy Comptrollers to establish RMFI goals. Plan, organize, implement, and direct bank supervision activities. Contribute to the development of OCC Specialty Assets Portfolio programs at the national level and support the development of OCC-wide expertise through developmental assignments and training.
  • Develop and implement plans to achieve program objectives, assess program effectiveness, administer assigned agency plans and activities, and provide input on proposed OCC program implementation and revisions. Monitor the condition of assigned banks and maintain awareness of trends within the banking industry, financial services marketplace, and environmental issues. Provide supervisory input to the licensing decision-making process for complex issues and significant applications involving specialty assets or other nontraditional activities across the federal banking system. Serve as a member of the RMFI management team and work with Directors and ADCs in overseeing regional and midsize financial institution supervision.
  • Represent the OCC on supervisory matters with bank executives, boards of directors, federal officials, and other stakeholders. Coordinate supervisory activities and information sharing with the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and other regulatory agencies. Meet with bank management and directors outside the examination process to discuss changing conditions, emerging risks, and significant supervisory, policy, or program issues. Meet with public interest groups and the public to explain OCC supervisory matters and address issues of mutual interest. Develop and manage the budget for assigned banks by forecasting resource needs, proposing expenditures, monitoring spending, and tracking progress toward organizational goals.
  • Establish organizational objectives and priorities that support the OCC strategic plan. Develop short- and long-term plans and manage resources to ensure organizational activities align with OCC goals and mission requirements.
  • Supervise and develop employees by communicating organizational goals and priorities, planning and assigning work, establishing performance expectations, evaluating performance, providing coaching and development opportunities, making staffing and personnel decisions within delegated authority, resolving employee issues, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of work products. Supervisory responsibilities represent less than 25 percent of the position's time.

Requirements

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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).
  • This position is subject to a 10-year term limit. If selected, you will be required to sign an Agreement for Term-Limited Position that details conditions.
  • Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
  • Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
  • Travel overnight or locally on an occasional basis.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • 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.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VI band level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

  • Leading a team of examiners responsible for monitoring an assigned portfolio of institutions through examinations, quarterly financial reports, off-site monitoring tools, and/or early-warning indicators to assess changes in institutional risk profiles;
  • Developing or delivering instruction for core examiner training programs or technical workshops; AND
  • Providing technical guidance, assigning examination-related work, providing on-the-job training to lower-grade examiners, or evaluating examiner work products.

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.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel [or agency equivalent position] and not the Office of Special Counsel.
  • Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53.
  • If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • Salary range includes 25.72% geographical pay.
  • Total pay cannot exceed applicable pay cap, which is $311,400 for 2026.
  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
  • All newly appointed employees to the excepted service are subject to a trial period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the trial period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

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 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. 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.

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

Resume Evaluation Panel Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, 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.

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:

  • Accountability
  • Advisement, Collaboration, and Outreach
  • Agility
  • Bank Supervision Knowledge
  • Developing Others
  • Examination Planning and Management
  • Flexibility
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Strategic Thinking

Your application package will be rated and ranked among others, based on your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Successful (i.e., Level 3) to be eligible for promotion.

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.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Agency contact information

Lelia Jordan
Phone
202-445-0246
Email
Lelia.Jordan@occ.treas.gov
Address
REGIONAL AND MIDSIZE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
US

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