Additional Information

Who May Apply:
All US Citizens

Applicants with federal status should apply to the "Public Status Positions" announcement 2010-OIG-0152 to be considered for this same vacancy.

Job Summary:
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is one of the most respected forces in America's financial community. Our mission is to maintain the stability of public confidence in the financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.

FDIC ranks first among federal employers for pay, benefits, and a family-friendly work culture.

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Evaluations, Virginia Square duty location in Arlington, Virginia.

The Office of Evaluations evaluates, reviews, studies, or analyzes FDIC programs and activities to provide independent, objective information to facilitate FDIC management decision-making and improve operations. Evaluation projects are conducted in accordance with the PCIE/ECIE Quality Standards for Inspections. Evaluation projects are generally limited in scope and may be requested by the FDIC Board of Directors, FDIC management, or the Congress.

Generally, salary is set at the minimum shown. However, candidates who have earned more than the minimum rate for directly related work may request that the FDIC consider offering a higher rate within the pay range. Such requests may be made only after the candidate's selection for the position and will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the business needs of the Corporation (and OIG) and in consideration of the median earnings for current employees.

Key Requirements:
* Read entire announcement for specific requirements,

Position Information:
Competitive Service.
This is a permanent appointment.

Major Duties:
Serves as an Evaluator in Charge and plans, schedules, and conducts multiple complex assignments involving the evaluation and analysis of FDIC programs and operations.

Leads the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks in accordance with established workflow and skill level. Provides guidance to the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques.

Represents the team in dealings with supervisor for the purpose of obtaining resources, securing needed information or decisions, and in meetings on issues related to the team's objectives, work products, and/or tasks.

Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work and ensures that the supervisor's work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.

Prepares, reviews and presents reports encompassing the results and recommendations from assignments.

Qualifications and Evaluations:

Candidates who are tentatively identified for appointment must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment prior to appointment. FDIC will request applicant to provide additional information, including a credit statement release, prior to making a formal offer of employment, as required by 12 CFR Part 336.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 13 in the Federal Service, which includes leading projects that involve various types of reviews, studies, evaluations, or audits and preparing, reviewing, and presenting reports encompassing the results and recommendations from those projects.

An applicant who accepts and occupies this position and who holds a license related to real estate, appraisals, securities, or insurance, including but not limited to a real estate broker's license, a mortgage broker's license, a financial planner license, and a real estate appraiser license, is prohibited from using such license in matters involving or related to real estate, appraisals, securities, or insurance, other than in the performance of his or her official duties, for the production of income.

Your application will be evaluated based on your ability to demonstrate the following Knowledges, Skills & Abilities (KSA's).

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of program analysis and techniques.

Knowledge of government auditing standards and other professional and government standards relevant to evaluations and other assignments.

Knowledge of leadership and team building skills and techniques.

Ability to plan, organize, implement, and monitor assignments, or projects, including the ability to produce high quality reports within demanding time frames.

Ability to communicate orally with individuals at various organizational levels.

Knowledge of agency programs and operations, and the ability to obtain and analyze information/data from various sources to develop and justify sound audit and evaluation conclusions and recommendations for the study of agency programs and operations.

You do not need to respond separately to these KSA's. Your answers to the on-line questions will serve as responses to the KSA's.

How You Will Be Evaluated:
Under law, FDIC may not employ any person who has:
1) been convicted of any felony;
2) been removed from, or prohibited from participating in the affairs of any insured depository institution pursuant to any final enforcement action by any appropriate Federal banking agency;
3) demonstrated a pattern or practice of defalcation regarding obligations to insured depository institutions; or
4) caused a substantial loss, in an amount in excess of $50,000, to Federal deposit insurance funds. FDIC employees, their spouses, and minor children are also prohibited from acquiring, owning, or controlling, directly or indirectly, a security of an FDIC-insured depository institution, or an affiliate of an FDIC-insured depository institution.

Only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Somoa and Swains Island) are eligible for appointment to competitive service jobs.

High Risk Position--Background Investigation (BI) Required.

Candidates who are tentatively identified for appointment must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment prior to appointment. FDIC will request applicant to provide additional information, including a credit statement release, prior to making a formal offer of employment, as required by 12 CFR Part 336.

Applicants will be evaluated on responses to quality ranking factors described in vacancy questions. The applicants' answers will be validated against information provided in their resumes, including their paid or volunteer experience, education, training, and certifications. The score awarded will be augmented by additional points for applicants who are eligible for and claim veteran's preference.

How to Apply:
The first step is registering as a user of FDIC Careers and then responding to all of the vacancy questions. During registration you will be required to establish a password. It is essential that you verify before noon of the closing date that you have access to your FDIC Careers account to ensure you are able to complete your application on time. If you are locked out of your account, you must contact careers@fdic.gov between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T. Monday-Friday. Each account is linked to a unique SSN; therefore, you cannot create a new account as a work-around to a lost password. Creating a false SSN or using another's is prohibited under 18 USC 1001.

We encourage you to review the resume that you load in FDIC Careers and update it to accurately reflect your current experience, providing specifics that will help us verify the responses provided to the vacancy questions. If you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your description of experience and/or education or your application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible or your score may be lowered. Check below for any documentation needs that may be relevant to your application.

Only applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time of the closing date via the FDIC Careers site will be accepted.

Exceptions will be made in the instance of handicap accommodation specific to problems with using a computer or extreme hardship cases in accessing technology. Applicants requesting an exception from on-line application must contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to 12:00--noon local time on the closing date. Approved applicants will receive a complete paper application package which includes the same vacancy questions as those applying on-line, to be completed and returned within timeframes as specified in the package. Alternate applications submitted without prior approval will not be accepted for this announcement.

Required Documents:
Core to the FDIC's mission is its ability to promote and maintain the public's trust and confidence in our nation's financial system. Given its public trust role, the FDIC expects all of its employees to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. As a condition of employment with the FDIC, job applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Certification Statement prior to receiving an offer of employment. This certification form requires applicants to provide information that will assist the FDIC in determining whether a candidate's prior employment and financial history would create an ethical conflict with the FDIC's mission.

The FDIC is prohibited from employing any person who does not meet its minimum competence, experience, integrity and fitness requirements. Failure to complete the Applicant Certification Statement in a timely and truthful manner will result in a determination of ineligibility for employment with the FDIC.

Please review information about types of documentation that may apply to your application. If you claim special hiring eligibility, you will need to provide supplemental documentation. For VRA and 30% disabled veterans, please check the information at our Veterans employment link; for the disabled, please check the information at our People with Disabilities link. Both of these links are displayed at the top of the FDIC Careers home page.

All supplemental documents required to establish your eligibility or entitlement to any type of consideration need to be received by the closing date. If you encounter a delay in meeting the cut-off, contact the HR Specialist noted in this announcement by noon of the closing date to request an extension. Late filing of documentation will not be accepted without the prior approval of the specialist. Submit your documentation using the fax cover sheet that you will be prompted to printout at the end of the application process.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act eligibles must submit a copy of their DD214 which shows complete service dates and character of service (member 4 copy). Veterans who are still in the service may be considered under VEOA by submitting a letter from their commanding officer verifying length of active military service, but they must produce a DD 214 prior to appointment. please click on the VEOA link--http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI52.asp for further information.

Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility should review requirements at the CTAP/ICTAP http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs_ctap_ictap.html. Documents required to establish eligibility include a copy of the agency RIF notice or certificate of expected separation, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most recent SF-50 showing position, grade level and duty location.

What to Expect Next:
Applicant should sign in with FDIC Careers system to monitor the status of their application.

Benefits:
The FDIC offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits and worklife programs. Some benefits are at no cost while others involve a premium or contribution, often on a pre-tax basis. Your type of appointment determines the benefits for which you are eligible.
Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Federal Thrift Savings Plan and FDIC 401(k) Plan, both with employer matching funds.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Federal and FDIC Life Insurance Programs, Federal health insurance and FDIC dental and vision plans; for permanent appointments only, long-term disability insurance.
Thirteen paid sick leave days annually, including sick leave usage options for family-related reasons.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Thirteen paid days of vacation for the first 3 years of federal service, increasing to 20 days for more than 3 to 15 years of service, and 26 days for more than 15 years of federal service.
Transit Subsidy Program for employees who commute via public transportation.
WorkLife Programs and Services, including: teleworking, alternative work schedules, Information and Referral Services and Elder Care Support Services.
Business Casual Dress Code.
Clinical Support Services.
Supplemental pay and support for activated Reserve and Guard members.

Additional Information:
Additional selections may be made from applicants to this position to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement, as allowed by regulation.

Please read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment under Applicants' Rights and Responsibilities. http://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs/jobs_rightsprotections.html.

If selected from a DEU certificate or this is your first federal appointment, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Relocation benefits may be applicable in accordance with FDIC's General Travel Regulations administered by the Division of Finance. Questions regarding relocation benefits to be covered should be directed to Angela Lee in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Management at (703)562-6306.