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 Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions (RMFI).

Duties

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As a Supervisory Bank Examiner/National Bank Examiner, 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).

• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Travel overnight or locally on an occasional basis.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.
• File an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) 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 by the closing date of the announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to NB-VI or GS-14 in the federal service.

Examples of specialized experience for this position include, but are not limited to, experience in one or more of the following:

• Planning, organizing, implementing, or directing bank supervision activities involving financial institutions, specialty asset functions, fiduciary activities, or other nontraditional banking activities.
• Leading or directing a team responsible for assessing the condition, performance, or risk profile of financial institutions, business entities, or comparable organizations.
• Reviewing findings and conclusions for accuracy, consistency, and support, or preparing recommendations for management on supervisory frameworks, processes, or risk identification.

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.
• One or more positions may be filled in any of the locations specified above. Selections for duty locations posted will be made based on management needs. All locations may not be filled.
• For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here.
• Total pay cannot exceed applicable pay cap, which is $311,400 for 2026.
• 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 does not include geographical pay.
• The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
• 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.

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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.

Benefits

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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.

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.