Summary
As a Licensing Specialist, you will provide technical and analytical support to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC's) chartering and corporate activities function by reviewing and evaluating applications, conducting financial analyses, and preparing recommendations to support decisions involving national banks and federal savings associations. You will apply applicable laws, regulations, precedents, and OCC policies to ensure accurate, timely, and well-supported actions.
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Duties
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As a Licensing Specialist, you will:
- Review applications and filings for technical adequacy, completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable banking laws, regulations, precedents, and OCC policies and procedures.
- Perform financial analyses to assess the proposal's impact on a bank's financial condition, future viability, and safety and soundness.
- Independently examine, evaluate, and recommend actions on low- to moderate-risk applications and notices, including branch, capital, corporate governance, investment, and related filings. Make recommendations to deciding officials and serve as the deciding official when authorized.
- Collaborate with OCC business units to obtain technical input, ensure timely, accurate, and complete information in the Centralized Application Tracking System (CATS), and prepare confidential decision memoranda that present the facts and support recommended actions.
- Assist in drafting and updating policies, procedures, operational guidance, and CATS content to reflect current laws, regulations, and OCC policy. Collaborate with OCC business units to ensure appropriate input into policy and system updates.
- Provide technical advice and guidance on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to internal and external stakeholders, and respond to routine inquiries.
- Support operations by preparing and distributing reports; processing background checks and FOIA requests; researching, reviewing, and certifying corporate records and financial institution organizational history; maintaining records in compliance with eDocs and records management requirements; generating information and reports using OCC reporting systems; and performing related administrative and operational support activities.
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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 probationary period (unless already completed).
- Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
- 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 occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- 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:
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of the NB-III or GS-7 grade level in Federal service.
Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
- Reviewing and evaluating information for accuracy and completeness to support written conclusions or recommendations.
- Collaborating with subject matter experts, attorneys, examiners, or other officials to gather facts and assess issues.
You may qualify based on education, experience, or a combination of education and experience, as described below:
- Successful completion of a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; OR
- Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR
- An LL.B. or J.D. degree related to the position being filled; OR
- A combination of graduate education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position.
If you are qualifying based on education, you must submit an official or unofficial copy of your transcript(s) or equivalent documentation with your application. See the Required Documents section for additional information.
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
Please see Qualifications section for education.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53.
- Salary range does not include geographical pay.
- One or more positions may be filled in any of the locations specified above.
- 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.
- 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.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National - 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 competitive service are subject to a probationary 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 probationary 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 probationary 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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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.
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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.