Risk Examiner (Mid-Career) CG-0570-11

Duties

• Performs at least one segment of CAMELS evaluation tasks (Capital Adequacy, Management, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity to Market Risk) during an insured depository institution examination.
• Independently evaluates the Asset Quality at an insured depository institution including grading or classifying loans made by others.
• Participates and collaborates as a team member of an examination team (typically 2-10 employees) for institutions of modest/related size and complexity.
• Meets with insured depository institution officials and/or board of directors to discuss the findings of the examination, discuss corrective programs and obtain commitments for correction of deficiencies.
• Prepares and submits confidential reports of examination and, as circumstances dictate, coordinates joint or concurrent examination activities with State examiner counterparts.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required. 

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.

Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Candidates selected for the Mid-Career Risk Examiner position at the FDIC will be placed in an appointment type applicable to their eligibility. Candidates selected for Mid-Career Risk Examiners will be assigned to a FDIC Field Office and participate in a training program designed to achieve Risk Management Commissioned Examiner status. This training program may encompass formal classroom training, self- study, a technical evaluation, and/or work assignments located inside and outside of the employee’s official duty station and/or territory. Mid-Career Risk Examiners must obtain a commission as an Examiner in Risk Management within 24 months of their appointment to this position. If a Mid-Career does not obtain a Risk Management commission within 24 months of reporting to the Risk Management Supervision office, the candidate will be given a six-month extension period to become commissioned. If unsuccessful in achieving commissioned status after this six-month period, the candidate will be separated from the FDIC. As a condition of employment, Mid-Career Risk Examiner must sign an agreement acknowledging the requirements outlined above.

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.

EXPERIENCE: To qualify based on experience; applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CG/GS-09 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing at least one of the following: 1) determining an insured depository institutions’ compliance with governing laws and regulations; 2) evaluating bank management’s methods for identifying, measuring, and monitoring risk; 3) reviewing and analyzing the quality of bank assets; 4) evaluating the level and trend of a bank’s earnings, liquidity position, and sensitivity to market risk; or, 5) evaluating the board of director’s policies and bank management’s practices.

OR

EDUCATION: To qualify based on education; applicants must possess a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or 3 years of progressively higher level full-time graduate education leading to such a degree, or a LL.M. in the following major field of study: accounting, banking, business administration, commercial or banking law, economics, finance, marketing or other fields related to the position. This education includes 24 semester hours in business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, economics, mathematics, or statistics with at least 6 semester hours in accounting.

OR

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the CG/GS-11 level.

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.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 “well qualified” for this position. For more information, Click Here.

Education

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

Additional information

Selectees(s) for this position will be required to report in person to an FDIC office or financial institution.

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

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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:

a. 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.

b. 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.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

To find out more, click here.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

If you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.

Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here. You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ eligibility.

SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefits. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.

INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34). If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50. To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM: If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion. A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.

FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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