Regional Director, EM-0301-00 (Chicago Regional Office) (Public)

Summary

This position is located in the Divisions of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) and Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP), Chicago Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Chicago, IL. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $315,000.

Duties

Oversees the region's activities; ensures that all operating programs under the direction of the Regional Director are administered effectively and in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities. Represents the region and advises Division Directors on substantive matters pertaining to supervisory functions. Provides input to groups within RMS and DCP engaged in determining the need for new policies or procedures on complex and sensitive technical matters with the potential to impact the divisions' programs. Oversees training, utilization, and succession readiness of staff under scope of responsibility. Makes binding decisions on matters pertinent to risk management and consumer protection. Leads the development of formal plans and programs designed to correct deficiencies in the operation of banks under the supervision of the Regional Office. Oversees risk management and consumer protection examination and supervision programs for institutions of varying size, complexity, and operations, including those engaged in emerging technologies. Monitors industry risk within various markets in a dispersed geographic area and ensures regional supervision plans appropriately consider such risks. Provides recommendations to senior executives on various FDIC and divisional matters, such as enforcement actions against individuals and institutions and operational matters within the region. Uses discretion and judgment when coordinating plans with counterparts, senior executives, or other impacted parties. When sensitive or impactful program or policy matters arise, ensures comprehensive analysis is completed and gains appropriate concurrence for proposed decisions or actions. Initiates and conducts meetings with state and federal agencies and financial institution executives regarding supervisory concerns. Provides executive-level representation for the FDIC to financial institution officials, other supervisory authorities, industry groups, and the public at various outreach and industry events. Exercises supervisory personnel management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors. Executes agency personnel plans and programs, performance measurement, employee development, and other personnel-oriented factors consistent with corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Divisions. Effectively administers all operating programs under his/her direction in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities. Coordinates with counterparts from other divisions in the region on various administrative and operational issues.

Requirements

2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font). If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Employment Conditions Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests. Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel [or agency equivalent position] and not the Office of Special Counsel.

Qualifications and evaluation

1. Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. 2. If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Rating Panel (MRP) will review your qualifications and experience against pre-established benchmarks. The rating panel will place applications in one of three quality categories, i.e., Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies listed below. Within these categories, candidates eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. 3. Top ranked (Best Qualified) 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. Direction Setting External Awareness Managing Risk Organizational Performance Strategic Thinking Bank Supervision - Technical knowledge regarding the examination and supervision of banks, including policies, procedures, guidance, laws, and regulations. Knowledge of financial institution risk management, FDIC rules and regulations, and program activities. Knowledge of accounting/financial principles sufficient to understand all facets of a financial institution's operations and the applicability of consumer compliance laws and regulations. Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs. Only include experience directly relevant to the position. Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Benefits

The FDIC offers comprehensive 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. In addition, under FDIC's Group Life Insurance Program, basic life insurance coverage for Executive Managers is automatically equal to 3 times their salary (rounded to the next higher thousand) up to a maximum of $800,000. Executives may also choose from two other lower coverage options. The Corporation pays for the cost of the basic coverage unless employees also elect to be covered under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI). To find out more, click here.

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. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). 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.

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: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.)

Additional information

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. This position is an Executive Manager, EM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15. This position is in the Excepted Service. As an Executive Manager (EM) at the FDIC, you will provide executive leadership and managerial direction over substantive activities related to planning, developing, executing, and coordinating the Corporation's programs and policies. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.