Examination Specialist (Communications),

Summary This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS), Communication and Training Branch and is responsible for internal and external communication efforts for the Division, including the Community Bank Outreach program. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This position is open to current FDIC permanent employees with competitive status eligibility. Duties At the full performance level, major duties include: Responsible for internal and external communication efforts for the Division, including the Community Bank Outreach program. Evaluates internal and external communication proposals from other program areas within the Division and determines whether the actions proposed are adequate to inform stakeholders of material changes in regulations and procedures, as well as the significance and relevance of emerging issues. Directs changes to the internal and external websites to reflect updates in regulations, procedures, policies, events, technical assistance and other resource materials, as well as other Division and/or Corporate matters. Drafts and reviews communications documents, such as Regional Director Memorandums and Division-wide messages to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Supports various FDIC Advisory Committees by reviewing and providing feedback on materials to be presented at Advisory Committee meetings, reviewing and correcting meeting transcripts, and preparing meeting minutes. Monitors and analyzes developments in the financial services industry to assess the potential effect of emerging issues on the Corporation and its employees, as well as the community banking industry. Serves as the Division resource in developing and implementing internal communication efforts for the RMS management team as well as other Division employees. Develops strategies to effectively communicate information throughout the Division in a timely manner. Serves as a point-of-contact for internal and external stakeholders for Division communication efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required Qualifications Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. Applicants must be a Commissioned Risk Management Examiner in the FDIC or another organization with comparable commissioning to that used by the FDIC's Division of Risk Management Supervision. CG-13 , applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-12 grade level or above in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as: Experience leading Risk Management examinations and evaluating financial institution safety, soundness, and risk posed to the insurance fund. CG-14 , applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-13 grade level or above in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as: Experience leading Risk Management examinations of larger or more complex insured depository institutions and evaluating financial institution safety, soundness, and risk posed to the insurance fund; and providing advice, counsel, and guidance to staff regarding special situations, complex examinations, enforcement matters, or regulatory applications of insured financial institutions. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 "well qualified" for this position. For more information, Click Here. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional information If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week. A $20,000 one-time relocation incentive is authorized. A one-year service agreement will be required to receive the relocation incentive. Financial Institution Examiners must maintain the highest personal ethical standards as provided in Part 336 of the FDIC's Rules and Regulations, (Employee Responsibilities and Conduct). Financial Institution Examiners must comply with Section 3201.102 of Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for FDIC Employees (5 CFR Part 3201), which, in part, prohibits them and their immediate families from accepting certain credit from State nonmember banks. All Financial Institution Examiners are prohibited from the following: 1. Obtaining a loan or a line of credit from any insured state nonmember bank or its subsidiaries. Any extensions of credit held by the Examiner, the Examiner's spouse, or any dependent children are direct or indirect extensions of credit to the Examiner. Exceptions: a. Loans for a primary residence are permissible. The Examiner must not participate in any examination of that institution with which he holds the primary residence loan, and a "cooling off" period is required before negotiating a loan for a primary residence from any institution the Examiner has examined. b. No restrictions on obtaining credit cards issued under the same terms and conditions available to the public from an insured state nonmember bank either within or outside of their field office of assignment. 2. Participating in any examination, or other matter, involving an insured depository institution or any person with whom the Examiner has an outstanding loan or line of credit. 3. Performing any service for compensation with any bank, or for any officer, director, or employee thereof, or for any person connected therewith. 4. Disclosing any confidential information from a bank examination report except as authorized by law. 5. Soliciting or accepting any gift from a prohibited source or because of the Examiner's official position. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment,click here. Benefits 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. In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more,click here. 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume and the online assessment questionnaire will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. Your resume will also be evaluated to measure your responses to the assessment questions. If you rated yourself higher on the questionnaire than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below. Knowledge of risk management examination supervision programs, and the laws, rules and regulations, and guidance relating to the supervision of the financial services industry. Ability to research and analyze policy and supervisory-related regulatory issues, and apply that research to the development of communication and technical assistance materials. Ability to develop and review written materials, including those relating to technical matters, that have the express purpose of communicating important information to internal and external stakeholders, including Regional Director Memorandums, press releases, and presentations to Division staff and the community banking industry. Ability to organize and participate in meetings and conferences with a wide range of audiences, including senior-level personnel in the federal government, and the industry. Ability to communicate orally. Skill in developing strategies to communicate information to internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work with people at all levels of the Corporation, other banking agencies, and banking industry representatives. You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits 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. In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more,click here. 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply To begin, click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the "Apply" button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click "Submit Application" to complete the application process. You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: "Received". Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position. Agency contact information Mitchell Desy Phone 773-812-7406 TDD 1-800-925-4618 Fax 000-000-0000 Email mdesyfdic.gov Address Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Human Resources Branch 3501 Fairfax Drive Arlington, Virginia 22226 United States Next steps The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at HRPolicyTeamfdic.gov You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting " Application Status. " Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply To begin, click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the "Apply" button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click "Submit Application" to complete the application process. You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: "Received". Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position. Agency contact information Mitchell Desy Phone 773-812-7406 TDD 1-800-925-4618 Fax 000-000-0000 Email mdesyfdic.gov Address Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Human Resources Branch 3501 Fairfax Drive Arlington, Virginia 22226 United States Next steps The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at HRPolicyTeamfdic.gov You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting " Application Status. " Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request