Under the direction of the Director, Examination Guidance Division, the Senior Examiner is responsible for administering systems to ensure effective development and maintenance of examination tools and applications. Activities promote implementation of risk-based examination concepts and the effective use of technology to provide for an efficient and effective examination program.
You may qualify at the VH-40 (GS-14) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-39 (GS-13) band level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position including conducting examinations and leading or supervising projects while providing oversight and evaluating activities to ensure they are executed in accordance with approved plans. Desirable Qualifications Ability to explain, advocate, negotiate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner. Knowledge of financial markets and industry best practices. Experience with various technical platforms including SharePoint, Power BI, and web-based applications. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements and submit all required supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. If you are found to be among the most highly qualified candidates you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Current and former Federal employees (including VEOA eligibles) must have served one-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the Federal service to meet time-in-grade restrictions per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F, by the closing date of the announcement.
As Senior Examiner you will promote ongoing risk-based planning, supervisory and examination activities of System institutions to evaluate safety and soundness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other regulatory guidance. Specific duties include: Coordinating with other OE divisions and other Agency offices (e.g., Office of Information Technology) to address needed examination tools and applications. Promoting implementation of risk-based examination concepts and the effective use of technology to provide for an efficient and effective examination program. Contributing to training and development programs to build needed examination skills in OE. As directed, participating in examinations and supporting other examiners to maintain current skills and meet the needs of the OE. The activities will be carried out in an effective and risk-based manner and will require the use of a high level of technical expertise, sound judgment, exceptional project management skills, and strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to deal with challenging situations.