Licensing Specialist NB-0301-IV

Summary

As a Licensing Specialist you will provide technical and analytical support to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currencys OCCs chartering and corporate activities function by reviewing and evaluating applications conducting financial analyses and preparing recommendations to support decisions involving national banks and federal savings associations. You will apply applicable laws regulations precedents and OCC policies to ensure accurate timely and well-supported actions. Learn more about this agency

Summary

As a Licensing Specialist you will provide technical and analytical support to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currencys OCCs chartering and corporate activities function by reviewing and evaluating applications conducting financial analyses and preparing recommendations to support decisions involving national banks and federal savings associations. You will apply applicable laws regulations precedents and OCC policies to ensure accurate timely and well-supported actions. Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

4 vacancies in the following locations

Denver CO

Washington DC

Chicago IL

New York NY

Dallas TX

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary

60001 - 111190 per year

Pay scale & grade NB 4

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type SuitabilityFitness

Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number MP-LJ-26-5521-13023575

Control number 878885000

This job is open to

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Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are 1. Current OCC employees who are qualifying as Status Candidates or who are currently serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment VRA 2. Former OTS employees currently serving under permanent Schedule A 213.3105d1 appointments with the OCC or 3. CTAP Eligibles.

Duties

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As a Licensing Specialist you will

Review applications and filings for technical adequacy completeness accuracy and compliance with applicable banking laws regulations precedents and OCC policies and procedures.

Perform financial analyses to assess the proposals impact on a banks financial condition future viability and safety and soundness.

Independently examine evaluate and recommend actions on low- to moderate-risk applications and notices including branch capital corporate governance investment and related filings.

Make recommendations to deciding officials and serve as the deciding official when authorized.

Collaborate with OCC business units to obtain technical input ensure timely accurate and complete information in the Centralized Application Tracking System CATS and prepare confidential decision memoranda that present the facts and support recommended actions.

Assist in drafting and updating policies procedures operational guidance and CATS content to reflect current laws regulations and OCC policy. Collaborate with OCC business units to ensure appropriate input into policy and system updates.

Provide technical advice and guidance on applicable laws regulations policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders and respond to routine inquiries.

Support operations by preparing and distributing reports processing background checks and FOIA requests researching reviewing and certifying corporate records and financial institution organizational history maintaining records in compliance with eDocs and records management requirements generating information and reports using OCC reporting systems and performing related administrative and operational support activities.

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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 ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs 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 Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting which includes Rap Back FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation and 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 probationary period unless already completed.

Complete a background investigation 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 DepositElectronic 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.

Travel occasionally to attend conferences andor training.

Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

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 within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of the NB-III or GS-7 grade level in Federal service.

Examples of specialized experience for this position include Reviewing and evaluating information for accuracy and completeness to support written conclusions or recommendations. Collaborating with subject matter experts attorneys examiners or other officials to gather facts and assess issues.

You may qualify based on education experience or a combination of education and experience as described below

Successful completion of a masters degree or equivalent graduate degree OR

Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree OR

An LL.B. or J.D. degree related to the position being filled OR

A combination of graduate education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position.

If you are qualifying based on education you must submit an official or unofficial copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation with your application. See the Required Documents section for additional information.

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 monthyear and indicate the number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Education

Please see Qualifications section for education.

Additional information

Applicants may apply under OCCs Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53.

Salary range does not include geographical pay.

One or more positions may be filled in any of the locations specified above.

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.

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more positions.

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.

Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National - Please refer to Conditions of Employment.

Click Print to review the entire announcement before applying.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202c 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 FairChanceActtreasury.gov. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

Optional Essay Questions

Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions 200 words max each to help us better understand your alignment with the agencys mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicants eligibility.

All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

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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.

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

Your application package 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.

Once the announcement closes we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Minimum Qualifications

Once the application process is complete Human Resources or Subject Matter Experts SMEs will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Resume Evaluation Panel Review

After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications Subject matter experts SMEs may review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Additional documentation e.g. cover letter links embedded in your resume may not be considered.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Rating

Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas

Administrative Policies and Procedures

Advising

Business Acumen

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Written Communication

Your application package will be rated and ranked among others based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience education training performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education andor experience described in your application.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Fully Successful i.e. Level 3 to be eligible for promotion.

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.

If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP you must be rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. Well-qualified means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factors if applicable you must receive a score of 85 or higher.

Benefits

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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.

Review our benefits

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

Required Documents

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A complete application package includes 1 A resume 2 vacancy question responses and 3 submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.

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Please ensure that all bank financial and other confidential or sensitive information is removedredacted from each document.

RESUME

All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional.To receive any credit for relevant experience please list the monthyear and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP DOCUMENTATION

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.

VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

If you are a former OTS employee serving under a permanent Schedule A 213.3105d1 appointment at the OCC and you are a veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of separation and character of service e.g. DD-214 Member 4 Copy and if applicable VA letter.

Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference SF-15 along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. You can find additional information about Veterans Preference at httpwww.fedshirevets.gov.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience you must submit an official or unofficial copy of your transcripts or equivalent with your application. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

In addition you may submit the following - Cover letter - Recent performance evaluation be sure to redactremove all sensitive information prior to submitting.

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 andor 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

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The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 1159 p.m. Eastern Standard Time EST on the closing date of this announcement.

We are available to assist you during business hours 800 a.m. - 400 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday - Friday.

If applying online poses a hardship you must contact us by noon Eastern Standard Time on the announcements closing date. If you are unable to apply online you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Capital Office. Please contact Lelia Jordan at Lelia.Jordanocc.treas.gov or 202-445-0246 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process please contactLaToya Wilson by phone at 202-649-6322 or by email at LaToya.Wilsonocc.treas.gov. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcements closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf hard of hearing or have a speech disability please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Ms. Wilson is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

To preview the Application Questionnaire please click here httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13023575.

A complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on the closing date of the Announcement to receive consideration.

To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Capital Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Agency contact information

Lelia Jordan

Phone 202-445-0246

Email Lelia.Jordanocc.treas.gov

Address CHARTERING ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE 400 7th Street SW Washington DC 20219 US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.govAccountLogin all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.govHelphow-toapplicationstatus.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked e.g. spam-blocker you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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A complete application package includes 1 A resume 2 vacancy question responses and 3 submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.

Note

Please ensure that all bank financial and other confidential or sensitive information is removedredacted from each document.

RESUME

All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional.To receive any credit for relevant experience please list the monthyear and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP DOCUMENTATION

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.

VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

If you are a former OTS employee serving under a permanent Schedule A 213.3105d1 appointment at the OCC and you are a veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of separation and character of service e.g. DD-214 Member 4 Copy and if applicable VA letter.

Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference SF-15 along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. You can find additional information about Veterans Preference at httpwww.fedshirevets.gov.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience you must submit an official or unofficial copy of your transcripts or equivalent with your application. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

In addition you may submit the following - Cover letter - Recent performance evaluation be sure to redactremove all sensitive information prior to submitting.

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 andor 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

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The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 1159 p.m. Eastern Standard Time EST on the closing date of this announcement.

We are available to assist you during business hours 800 a.m. - 400 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday - Friday.

If applying online poses a hardship you must contact us by noon Eastern Standard Time on the announcements closing date. If you are unable to apply online you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Capital Office. Please contact Lelia Jordan at Lelia.Jordanocc.treas.gov or 202-445-0246 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process please contactLaToya Wilson by phone at 202-649-6322 or by email at LaToya.Wilsonocc.treas.gov. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcements closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf hard of hearing or have a speech disability please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Ms. Wilson is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

To preview the Application Questionnaire please click here httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13023575.

A complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on the closing date of the Announcement to receive consideration.

To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Capital Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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Agency contact information

Lelia Jordan

Phone 202-445-0246

Email Lelia.Jordanocc.treas.gov

Address CHARTERING ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE 400 7th Street SW Washington DC 20219 US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.govAccountLogin all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.govHelphow-toapplicationstatus.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked e.g. spam-blocker you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Additional locations

Dallas TX Office of the Comptroller of the Currency .

Agency contact information

Lelia Jordan

Phone 202-445-0246

Email Lelia.Jordanocc.treas.gov

Address CHARTERING ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE 400 7th Street SW Washington DC 20219 US