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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EXT-TM-08-018 *Please DO NOT annotate your social security number on any documents submitted. TITLE, PAY PLAN, SERIES AND PAY BAND: Bank Examiner (Compliance Specialist), with emphasis in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), NB-570-VI Should the selectee for this position be a commissioned Bank Examiner, he/she will be hired as a National Bank Examiner instead of a Bank Examiner. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None This is a permanent position in the excepted service.
CLOSING DATE: 09/05/2008 ORGANIZATION, DUTY LOCATION AND NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Chief National Bank Examiner Compliance Policy Washington, DC More than one vacancy may be filled (This position is in the bargaining unit) RELOCATION: Relocation will be provided to selectees in accordance with OCC’s relocation policy. Free real estate information on job locations is available to OCC employees and job applicants by calling OCC’s relocation management firm at 1-800-210-0299 ext 6989. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all qualified applicants. Acts as technical specialist on whom OCC field examiners, senior management, bankers, trade associations and customer and community groups rely for addressing complex compliance issues. Represents OCC as a compliance policy specialist at national and local banker meetings, trade associations and customer and community group conferences. Speaks for the agency on these occasions Develops and provides compliance education and training for all levels of OCC personnel, the FFIEC, trade, banker, customer, and community groups. Participates on interagency working groups and trade association committees and educational boards as a technical advisor. Provides comments on legislative proposals and prepares Congressional testimony, and participates in briefings for testifying officials at OCC. Develops new and revised policies and sections on background, policies and procedures for the Comptroller's Handbook. Initiates OCC issuances and advisories. Responds to requests from the Department of Treasury, Congress, GAO, other government agencies, bankers, trade associations, and customer and community groups, requesting information on highly technical or complex compliance issues. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NB-V. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience: knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the areas of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, OFAC, and other anti-money laundering rules and regulations. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and other anti-money laundering related laws, rules, and regulations, and the ability to apply them in a variety of difficult and problem situations. 2. Ability to represent the positions of the division in OCC or interagency task forces that analyze major policy issues affecting the bank secrecy act and recommend policy options. 3. Ability to manage multiple demands and adapt to shifting priorities, including managing ongoing projects that requires a high degree of planning, coordination, and facilitation to ensure quality and consistency and meet deadlines. 4. Ability to present issues orally and in writing and relate effectively with OCC officials, other regulatory agency officials and banking officials. BASIS FOR RATING: Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked based on the extent and quality of their total background (experience, education, training, awards, documented performance, and other activities) as it relates to the requirements of the position to be filled. Applicants should provide information on how they meet Selective Placement Factors, if applicable, and KSAs in a supplemental narrative statement. Applicants should describe experience, education, training, performance, awards, and other activities that reflect possession of these factors. Failure to submit this information may negatively affect your rating for this position. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. OTHER INFORMATION: Applications received from OCC employees and other status applicants will be considered under merit promotion procedures. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a bureau of the Department of Treasury, charters, regulates, and supervises national banks to ensure a safe, sound, and competitive national banking system that supports the citizens, communities, and economy of the United States. Bank examiners work in many different settings, both in banks and OCC offices, often sharing a conference room or other similar setting. Adaptability and teamwork are important to success as a bank examiner. Travel may be required. The Comptroller of the Currency provides the following benefits: *401(k) Program *Thrift Savings Program *Free Dental and Vision Insurance *Free Long-Term Disability *Work Life Programs *Free Business Travel Insurance *Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program *Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program *OCC Group Life Insurance Program *OCC Domestic Partner Program HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in their applications. Failure to submit all of the items listed below may result in you not receiving full consideration. All application materials become the property of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and will not be returned. The OCC utilizes a variety of methods to evaluate the qualifications of applicants. The most commonly used methods include, but are not limited to, rating and ranking by a Human Resources Specialist, use of a rating panel or use of an automated applicant system such as Career Connector. Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, and other others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under a special appointing authority must clearly indicate eligibility on their application and be prepared to show proof upon request. 1. Resume; OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or other written application format of your choice. The OF-612 is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s electronic forms website at www.opm.gov/forms/. Be sure to provide all of the information requested below: - Job announcement number, title, series, grade and location for which you are applying - Country of citizenship - If ever employed by the Federal Government, show the highest federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade - Education - Work experience including dates of employment, employer’s name, address and phone number - Other relevant qualifications 2. A supplemental statement describing how you meet the selective placement factor(s), if applicable, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). 3. Copy of most recent performance appraisal, if available. 4. Information on any relevant industry certifications including the type of certification, when you obtained or expect to obtain the certification, and a description of how it will benefit you in performing this job. 5. Applicants claiming veteran preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. CTAP AND ICTAP APPLICANTS: In addition to standard competitive service CTAP eligibility, the OCC provides special selection priority for its excepted service employees. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) applicants must provide proof of eligibility, such as a copy of their specific RIF notice of separation, Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing the RIF separation, or Certification of Expected Separation. Applicants may also be asked for documentation from their human resources office reflecting the promotion potential of their most recent federal position. Selection priority will be given to eligible, well-qualified CTAP/ICTAP applicants. Well-qualified employees are eligible employees who (i) meet the basic qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum educational and experience requirements for the position; (ii) meet all selective placement factors, where applicable, and are rated above the minimum level on all quality ranking factors (KSAs); (iii) are physically qualified, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate, to perform the essential duties of the position; (iv) meet any special qualifying condition(s) that OPM has approved for the position; and (v) are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. You have three methods for submitting your applications: 1) Email to CNBEJOBS@occ.treas.gov OR; 2) Fax to (301) 433-9646 OR; 3) Mail to the following address listed below: Comptroller of the Currency Human Resources Service Center Mail Stop 4-17 Attn: Tracey McIlwain, EXT-TM-08-018 250 E Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20219 For more information, you may contact Tracey McIlwain on (202) 874-4915 or you may submit questions to careers@occ.treas.gov. OCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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