Summary

As the Supervisory National Bank Examiner (Examiner-in-Charge), you will plan, organize, implement, and direct supervisory activities for Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions.

The preferred location is Columbus, OH. Alternate location option available.

Duties

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As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner (Examiner-In-Charge), you will:

• Be responsible for the examination planning and supervision of regional and midsize financial institutions. Provide expert advice and guidance to Deputy Comptrollers (DCs) for RMFI, the SDC for RMFI, and Comptroller/Executive Committee on emerging risks within these financial institutions and any operating subsidiaries.
• Manage the supervision of all of the institution's operations including innovative and non-conventional banking or financial service activities. Develop systems and programs that focus on achieving OCC's goals and priorities. Serve on task forces conducting analyses, surveys, or investigations of major issues.
• Identify policy issues and systemic risks and recommends solutions to peers, the Committee on Bank Supervision (CBS), and other OCC senior supervision officials. Work with other RMFI Examiners-In-Charge and the RMFI DCs overseeing the RMFI supervision program.
• Serve as the OCC's primary communication link with the senior management, the board of directors, and committees of a regional or midsize financial intuition to discuss the institution's condition, regulatory/policy, and complex and/or controversial supervisory issues.
• Serve as OCC spokesperson with institution's executives, officials of Federal and State banking agencies, and/or regional and midsize financial industry and legislative leaders, to discuss matters of mutual concern, provide industry perspective, and promote cooperation on shared regulatory concerns.
• Ensure understanding of OCC goals, initiatives, and programs by all employees. Provide day-to-day supervision of the institution through teams of examiners and support and provide OCC policy and program direction to staff.
• Oversee the quality of reports of examination and correspondence for the assigned institution and provide input to licensing and legal issues.
• Develop/implement strategies for the assigned regional or midsize financial institution that reflect changes in the economic and regulatory environment, issues or changes within the institution, and assessment of the risks assumed by the institution. Develop regulatory response to the institution on a wide array of supervision issues.
• Assess emerging businesses and risks, new products or services. Develop and implement innovative supervisory approaches to address new issues for the company.
• Lead, motivate, coach and develop staff.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of the institution through a team of examiners and support and provide OCC policy and program direction to staff. Plan, organize, and control supervisory activities which includes the supervision of assigned staff. Assign and direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Establish objectives and goals in support of the OCC strategic plan. Develop short and long-term plans; establish priorities for the organization. Provide planning and resource management to ensure that activities of the organization support the OCC objectives and goals.

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 is a 5 Year rotational position. If selected, you will be required to sign a Rotational Agreement that details conditions.
• This position requires a National Bank Examiner (NBE) commission reflecting the incumbent is authorized to sign Reports of Examinations (ROEs) for national banks.
• 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 occasionally.
• Salary range includes 6.15% geographical pay.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• 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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement:

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

• Planning and leading bank supervisory activities;

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• Applying supervision by risk principles or monitoring systemic risks within a financial institution.

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Selective factor: You must also possess a National Bank Examiner (NBE) commission reflecting that you are authorized to sign Reports of Examinations (ROEs) for national banks.

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

• This position is a Step 2 level position within the NB-VII pay band. Step 2 level positions are distinguished by additional job complexity, responsibility, and advanced skill levels required by the work.
• 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.
• The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
• Alternate Location Information: Columbus, OH 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.
• 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, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
• Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
• 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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