Summary

As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (LB Technical Team Lead), you will serve as an expert resource providing advanced technical leadership for complex supervisory tasks, primarily in Credit (Commercial & Retail) and Capital Markets. In this role, you will apply expert judgment to plan examinations and direct subordinate examiners.

Large & Global Financial Institutions

Boston, MA (preferred)

Alternate Location Arrangement (ALA) option available. See Additional Information.

Duties

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As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner and Technical Team Lead, you will:

• Serve as lead examiner by providing technical guidance and leadership for supervisory activities in designated Capital Markets and Credit (Commercial and Retail) risk areas within the Large and Global Financial Institutions (LGFI) portfolio. Investigate and resolve highly complex supervisory issues requiring advanced technical analysis, expert judgment, and participation in high-visibility assignments.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor risk-specific supervisory activities by assessing risks, developing supervisory strategies, determining examination scope, directing assigned personnel, independently evaluating bank functions, identifying systemic risks, recommending changes to examination policies, and implementing the OCC's Supervision by Risk program.
• Lead supervisory activities involving Capital Markets by evaluating trading strategies and products, treasury and balance sheet management, asset securitization, and associated risk management and reporting; Commercial Credit by evaluating commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate, small business lending, leveraged lending, portfolio valuation, stress testing, underwriting, and credit risk management; and Retail Credit by evaluating residential mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, home equity lines of credit (HELOC), consumer loan underwriting, portfolio management, collections, credit line management, and consumer credit risk management and control systems.
• Lead examination staff in discussions with senior bank management regarding supervisory findings and recommendations; prepare complex communications; maintain effective internal OCC coordination; represent the OCC at industry and interagency meetings; and participate in Shared National Credit reviews and other cross-functional supervisory initiatives.
• Supervise staff and manage assigned functional or risk specialty activities by directing resources, establishing and evaluating performance expectations, recommending personnel actions, resolving administrative matters, and safeguarding agency equipment, sensitive information, and material resources.

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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 one-year trial period (unless already completed).
• 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 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 this announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level in the Federal service.

To qualify for the NB-VI.2 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-V band level.

Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

• Leading financial institution audits, reviews, or examinations to identify, manage, and remediate organizational risks;
• Assessing financial institution compliance with applicable federal banking laws and regulations; AND
• Leading and developing bank examiners during bank supervision and oversight activities.

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

• The selectee may have the option to work a full-time or part-time work schedule at the discretion of the hiring official.
• Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53. Boston, MA is the preferred location; though, any U.S. location of the OCC will be considered under an alternative work location provided the location is cost effective, operationally efficient, and complies with the standards contained in the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53. If in an alternate location, when traveling to (Boston, MA), you will be expected to be on site no later than 1:30 pm on the first workday, departing no earlier than noon on the last workday and there should be no travel on Sunday unless there is a business need approved by your authorizing official in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and/or the OCC FTR Supplement.
• Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53.
• This position is a Step 2 level position within the NB-VI pay band. Step 2 level positions are distinguished by additional job complexity, responsibility, and advanced skill levels required by the work.
• Salary range does not include geographical pay.
• For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here.
• 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 positions.
• Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
• 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, [redacted]. 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.

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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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