NBE/BE (LB Field Examiner) with emphasis in Bank Information Technology, NB-0570-VI

  • Office of the Comptroller of the Cu
  • New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
  • Apr 17, 2024
Full time Financial

Job Description

Duties

As a National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Large Banks Field Examiner) with emphasis in Bank Information Technology, you will:

  • Plan and oversees supervisory activities in large banks, and occasionally for midsize banks and/or for the most complex community banks.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of BIT functions, identify systemic BIT risks and trends, and recommend changes in examination policy and procedures.
  • Prepare communications to senior bank management in order to foster positive changes within the bank. Prepare reports of activities and develop responses to address risks within the organization.
  • Conduct or participate in discussions with senior bank management on findings and recommendations. Maintain effective communication within the OCC and ensure that appropriate coordination and follow-up activities take place.
  • Provide leadership and training to other examiners, including assigned staff. Serve as a technical advisor to OCC management, office staff, and field examiners, and establish a network of industry experts to provide up-to-date knowledge on industry practices and trends.

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Requirements

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:

  1. 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,
  2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
  3. 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 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.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.
  • 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 by the closing date of this announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-V band level or GS-13 Grade Level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

  • Leading Bank Information Technology (BIT) examinations, audits, or reviews to monitor systemic risks and the effectiveness of BIT systems and processes (e.g., development/implementation of IT controls, data management, organizational network/technology infrastructure, data privacy/governance, information security/cyber security systems, third party/vendor management, etc.); AND to determine a financial institution's overall compliance with applicable banking laws and regulations.

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

  • This position does not offer a remote work schedule. Selectee(s) for this position will be expected to relocate at their own expense if they do not live within a commutable distance of the location to which they apply. Commutable distance is typically considered to be an area from which you may be expected to travel back and forth up to daily to work.
  • This position may include travel up to 75% in support of the needs across the supervision portfolio.
  • You may apply for one of the locations specified in the announcement. You will not be considered for more than one location due to the expected high volume of candidates for this position.
  • Additional Information regarding Large Bank Assignments - Selectees from Large Bank job postings may be assigned to any of the Large Financial Institutions within a Metropolitan work area and should expect work assignments in more than one institution within a Large Bank City: New York City Metro Area includes: American Express, Citibank, FlagStar, HSBC, JPMC, Morgan Stanley, MUFG, RBC and Wells Fargo as well as field staff assigned to International Banking Supervision.
  • 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 is an Excepted Service position under Schedule B, 213.3205(a).
  • This position is included in the bargaining unit: NTEU
  • Salary range does not include geographical pay.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • This position requires a Public Trust - Background Investigation.
  • 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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating:

Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Bank Supervision Knowledge
  • Examination Planning and Management
  • Developing Others
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication

Quality groupings will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality groupings (Outstanding, Excellent, or Qualified) depending on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education and training related to this position. Your rating will be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference eligibles in that category. Qualified preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.