Summary
As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Specialty Assets EIC), you will manage supervisory activities associated with Specialty Asset Banks. Plan, organize, implement, and direct Specialty Asset (digital assets to include stablecoin and cryptocurrency) bank activities within Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions (RMFI).
This position is located in RMFI.
Alternate Location Arrangement (ALA) option available. See Additional Information for more.
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As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Specialty Assets EIC), you will:
- Identify issues and system risks and present those issues and recommend solutions to peers, the ADCs, and DC for Specialty Assets and Complex Trust Supervision, and other OCC senior supervision officials.
- Coordinate with RMFI examiners-in-charge (EICs), and the ADCs overseeing Specialty Assets to develop systems and programs that focus on achieving the OCC's goals and priorities.
- Develop and implement a strategy for the assigned institution that reflect changes in the economic and regulatory environment; issues common to the Specialty Asset portfolio, changes within the institution, and assessment of the risks assumed by the institution, and regulatory response. Assess emerging businesses and risks, new products or services.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a staff of employees, considering the needs of the OCC and career development goals of individuals. Monitor the progress of assignments and evaluate training/developmental needs. Assess, evaluate, and provide input to performance evaluations. Recommend personnel decisions regarding hiring, promotions, adverse action, etc.
- Oversee the quality of reports of examination and correspondence for the assigned banking company and provides input to licensing and legal issues. Serve as the OCC's primary communication link with senior bank management, the board of directors, and its committees to discuss bank conditions, regulatory, and environmental issues, and negotiate supervisory matters of complex and/or controversial nature.
- Assign risk areas to appropriate personnel and direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned personnel. Ensure effective use of human and financial resources and compliance with priority exam schedules and deadlines.
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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:
- 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,
- FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
- 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 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.
- 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 the announcement:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-Vband level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
- Directing Specialty Asset and Trust Bank Examination activities to include for example (digital assets such as stablecoin and cryptocurrency, or complex trust reviews); AND
- Assessing and identifying areas of risk and advise on risk mitigation on new products and services.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
- This is an Excepted Service position under Schedule B, 213.3205(a)
- Salary range does not include geographical pay.
- For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here.
- 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.
- 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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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.
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