Examination Specialist (Bank Accounting),


Job Details

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision, Accounting Policy Section at the Headquarters Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of industry communication, including national outreach to bank officers and directors.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

This job is open to

  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all United States Citizens. Applicants with status or those eligible under special hiring authorities, should apply under FDIC merit promotion announcement 2024-RMS-B079. However, if you desire consideration also under this public non-status announcement, you must apply to both. Status applicants are current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility.

Duties

At the full performance level, major duties include:

- Participates with more senior staff in performing, or performs, assignments involving depository institution supervisory matters, with a primary focus on accounting, auditing, regulatory reporting, regulatory capital, depository institution tax, and related matters.

- Reviews exposure drafts of proposed accounting, auditing, and ethics pronouncements by professional standard-setters, such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and drafts responses to these proposals for the review and signature of senior management.

- Serves as a technical resource on areas of specialization for Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) management, Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) Regional Accountants and other regional and area office staff, and field examination staff, as well as analyzing and rendering opinions on matters involving areas of specialization as they relate to examinations, applications, enforcement actions, investigation efforts, and other supervisory activities.

- Drafts memoranda and correspondence for the review and signature of senior management pertaining to depository institution supervisory, accounting, auditing, regulatory reporting, regulatory capital, tax, and related issues.

- Drafts financial institution letters, press releases, and other communications to depository institutions and the general banking public.

- Participates with more senior staff in the training of, or trains, depository institution supervisory personnel.

- Develops, training materials related to accounting, auditing, regulatory reporting, regulatory capital, depository institution tax, or similar matters.

- Speaks at Corporation and public conferences and other meetings on accounting, auditing, regulatory reporting, and other examination and supervisory issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.

Must be a commissioned examiner.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required

Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

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.

CG-13:Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the Grade 12 level.Specialized experience is experience examining accounting-related activities of insured depository institutions such as accounting and audit policies, accounting for specific transactions, internal and external audit functions, or internal control over financial reporting.

CG-14:Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the Grade 13 level.Specialized experience is experience developing policies related to depository institution taxation regulations, and experience examining the accounting-related activities of insured depository institutions such as accounting and audit policies, accounting for specific transactions, internal and external audit functions, or internal control over financial reporting.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined "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

Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor's direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period.

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.

If you are found qualified, you will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed below. Within these categories, candidates eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

1. Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, auditing standards and procedures, depository institution accounting practices, regulatory reporting requirements, and income tax requirements relating to depository institutions.

2. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, administrative policies, and laws relating to depository institution examinations and other supervisory matters including examination techniques.

3. Ability to analyze reports, studies, and correspondence.

4. Ability to communicate orally.

5. Ability to communicate in writing.

6. Skill meeting and dealing with others to present and sell new ideas and concepts to senior management, bankers, accountants, and auditors.

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.

    VETERANS' PREFERENCE:If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here.(Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.)

    INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.

    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

    Carlos Soria

    Phone

    312-###-####

    TDD

    1-800-###-####

    Fax

    000-###-####

    Email

    ...@fdic.gov

    Address

    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

    FDIC Human Resources Branch

    300 S. Riverside Plaza

    Suite 1700

    Chicago, Illinois 60606

    United States

    Next steps

    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.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here.(Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.)

INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.

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

Carlos Soria

Phone

312-###-####

TDD

1-800-###-####

Fax

000-###-####

Email

...@fdic.gov

Address

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FDIC Human Resources Branch

300 S. Riverside Plaza

Suite 1700

Chicago, Illinois 60606

United States

Next steps

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.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request





 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

 04/30/2024

 Washington,DC