Advisor to the Director
What you'd do
This position is located in Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) and serves as a principal assistant and technical advisor and authority to the Director on Division matters and is responsible for providing direction and coordination across organizational lines as well as acting as a spokesperson for the Director. Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill identical vacancies that arise later.
Major duties
Performs senior-level analytical and technical assignments involving RMS programs, including researching and suggesting solutions to technical, procedural and administrative matters involving supervision activities that require leadership attention. Conducts research, prepares evaluations, issues analyses and develops applicable directives, memoranda, briefings, speeches, presentations, and letters for the Director and senior management. Identifies, plans, researches and conducts complex studies designed to evaluate the existing, proposed and alternative plans to meet policies and program objectives. Advises on new and innovative approaches to supervision activity. Supports division priorities by facilitating and contributing to integrated projects and program activities through partnerships with senior-level management, subject-matter experts and staff across program areas within RMS and other FDIC divisions. Advises the Director on technical bank supervision issues and supports the preparation of internal and interagency coordination, supports the communication of RMS memoranda and other issuances stating the Division's position. Initiates and completes confidential assignments requiring discretion, sound judgment, and adherence to established policies and frameworks.
What you need to qualify
Qualifying experience is credited from private and public sectors, including paid and unpaid service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer service builds competencies that translate to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. See OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for details. CG-14: Applicants must complete one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CG-13 level or above in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Contributing in cross-organizational RMS projects and policy initiatives; Analyzing plans and policies to assess feasibility and budget/cost impacts; Assisting in the implementation of regulatory or supervisory policy; AND Supporting the remediation of bank-supervision issues and presenting findings and recommendations to senior officials. In addition to the qualification requirements above, you must meet the following selective factor: Applicants must be a commissioned examiner (Risk Management or equivalent). Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factor) within 30 calendar days of the closing date. Resume Content Required for Qualification Determinations For each position on your resume, include: Employer name; Title; Series and grade (federal jobs only); Start and end dates (month/year); Hours per week; Relevant experience supporting your specialized experience responses. Name of school/institution Completion date Degree type Grade point average (GPA) Important: If your resume is missing these details, your application may be marked incomplete, and you might not be considered for this job. Do not copy/paste duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume; that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.
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