Summary
This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision, Dallas Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of providing guidance to field staff, case managers, and Regional Office management on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) matters; potential assessment of civil money penalties(CMP); and investigations and responsibilities as authorized under Sections 10(c) and 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency This position is open to current FDIC permanent employees with competitive status eligibility.
Duties At the full performance level, major duties include:
- Serves as a point of contact with the Washington Office Special Activities Section, the local OIG office, and Legal Division, and provides guidance to bank personnel regarding BSA/AML matters including FDIC, US Treasury and BSA regulations and guidelines.
- Keeps informed of current events related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other suspicious activity.
- Reviews and analyzes staff-prepared Civil Money Penalties (CMP) referrals, reports of investigations where BSA/AML issues were identified and applications submitted by banks.
- Prepares recommendations for informal actions and actions for BSA violations as well as Individual Section 19i Waiver Applications for signature/submission to the Washington Office by the Regional Director or Assistant Regional Director.
- Functions as the point of contact for the local OIG and the Region's Legal Division to facilitate referrals to other law enforcement agencies.
- Develops and applies unique or extensive probing and analysis techniques and methods to gather and review information necessary to make an informed decision as to the appropriateness of filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR).
- Utilizes and provides guidance to the field staff on the use of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) portal to submit data and perform queries.
- Acts as the Regional Director's official representative at meetings of Bank Fraud Working Groups as well as initiating and maintaining working relationships with various offices of the U.S Attorney, the FBI, the Secret Service, the IRS Criminal Investigations Division, and local and State law enforcement agencies.
- Makes presentations at seminars, meetings, and other training events to bank industry groups regarding bank fraud and BSA/AML.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.
Must be a commissioned examiner.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT NOT TO EXCEED 6 MONTHS.The selectee will be given a temporary promotion if eligible or be placed on a lateral detail if already serving at the advertised grade level on a permanent basis.If temporarily promoted, the temporary assignment may be ended earlier or extended for up to five (5) years based on management's needs.It may also be made permanent without further competition.
At the end of the temporary promotion (if temporarily promoted), the employee's basic pay will be set at the rate received prior to being temporarily promoted, regardless of length of the temporary promotion. The pay rate shall be increased to reflect pay increases (if any) received while temporarily promoted, as long as the resulting rate does not exceed the new range maximum.
Return Rights: If the temporary assignment is not made permanent and its duration is one year or less, the employee will be returned to a position that is comparable to his or her permanent position (i.e., same series, grade, and duty location) in the same or successor Division/Office. If, however, the temporary assignment is not made permanent, is to a position in a different Division/Office from the employee's permanent Division/Office, and exceeds one year (including extensions beyond one year of the initial appointment of one year or less), the employee will not be returned to his or her permanent position of record. Instead, the employee will be placed in a permanent position comparable to his or her permanent position of record (at the same grade and pay) in the Division/Office and duty location where the temporary assignment is located. Since an extension of a temporary promotion beyond one (1) year will directly impact the employee's return rights to his or her permanent Division/Office and duty location, the employee must concur in advance with any extension of the temporary promotion beyond one (1) year.
Change in Duty Location: If the duty location of this temporary assignment is different from the employee's permanent duty location of record, the employee's duty location may be changed to the temporary duty location for the duration of the assignment if the temporary assignment lasts over one (1) year (including extensions beyond the initial appointment).
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.
To qualify for CG-13, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG/GS 12 grade level or above in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as experience as a commissioned Risk Management Examiner performing examinations of insured depository institutions and evaluating the safety, soundness, and risk posed to the insurance fund, including review for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance.
To qualify for CG-14, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG/GS 13 grade level or above in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as experience as a commissioned Risk Management Examiner performing examinations of insured depository institutions and evaluating the safety, soundness, and risk posed to the insurance fund, including review for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance; monitoring the FinCEN data base for accuracy, completeness and information relevant to examinations; and providing guidance on BSA/AML and bank fraud related matters.
Applicants must have met the qualification requirements for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.
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.
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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.
Corporate Manager (CM) Applicants: CMs selected for a CG-level temporary assignment will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding documenting acceptance of a 10% temporary reduction to their base salary or pay-setting at the salary range maximum for the CG-level position, whichever one is lower, for the duration of the temporary assignment.After the temporary assignment, CM employees will return to their Positions of Record with salary restored to their CM base salary, including any CM pay adjustments applied during the temporary assignment.
- 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.
Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.
- Knowledge of examination practices, Bank Secrecy Act, and Anti-money laundering regulations sufficient to provide guidance on difficult BSA/AML assignments or those involving suspicious activity or financial crimes.
- Knowledge of the Division's policies and procedures, applications processing, and examination techniques sufficient to develop recommendations and creative solutions to problems.
- Ability to review and evaluate the work of others.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Knowledge of the Right to Financial Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Recordkeeping Regulations, and the FinCEN Portal.
- Ability to work effectively with Washington, Regional, and field office personnel; bank officials; State supervisory authorities; Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies; and the general public on all types of problems and issues, including those of a controversial nature.
- Ability to communicate orally.
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:
FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50.The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
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
Sarah Chow
Phone
1-227-200-3246
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
sachow@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
600 North Pearl Street Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75201
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
- Criminal history inquiries
- 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:
FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50.The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
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 Sarah Chow Phone 1-227-200-3246
TDD 1-800-925-4618
Fax 000-000-0000
Email sachow@fdic.gov
Address Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
600 North Pearl Street Suite 700
Dallas, Texas 75201
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
- Criminal history inquiries
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
