Administrative Specialist, CG-301-07/09 - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation : Job Details

SummaryThese positions are located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision, Kansas City, MO, San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL Regional Offices of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provide administrative resources and perform various duties in support of Risk Management Supervision and Depositor and Consumer Protection.Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
• Veterans
• Individuals with disabilities
• Military spouses
• Special authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Family of overseas employeesFamily members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
• Land and base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agencyThese positions are open to applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment.DutiesAt the full performance level, major duties include:

• Maintains tracking data related to detail assignments, commission status, Technical Evaluation test dates/scores, transfers, rotational/return right positions, and monitors reports on Examiner progression tracking and appointment tenure dates.
• Initiates job requisitions for vacancy announcements and initiates and reviews personnel actions for conversions, reassignments, promotions, resignations, retirements, etc.
• Coordinates the pre-exit clearance process for departing and transferring employees and coordinates the region's Examiner Credentialing Tracking System
• Assists RAS in providing direct advice and guidance to the Administrative Assistant Regional Director (AARD), senior management, and other supervisors throughout the region on various policy and procedural aspects of administrative programs.
• Assists in overseeing the region's incentive award expenditures; prepares and distributes monthly award budget reports for each supervisor and senior management.
• Transacts expenditures using a corporate procurement credit card and convenience checks, and performs monthly reconciliation of these expenditures.

Requirements Conditions of EmploymentRegistration with the Selective Service.U.S. Citizenship is required.Employment Conditions.National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) required. QualificationsQualifying 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-07, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/CG-05 grade level or above in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as experience providing administrative support, preparing written documents using word processing software, and maintaining reports using spreadsheet software.OROne full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement.ORA COMBINATION of graduate level education as described above, and specialized experience as described below, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.To qualify for CG-09, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/CG-07 grade level or above in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as experience providing administrative support, coordinating processes or projects, preparing written documents using word processing software, and developing reports using spreadsheet software.ORA master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D., if related) or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education.ORA COMBINATION of graduate level education as described above beyond the 1st full year of graduate education, and specialized experience as described below, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 well qualified for this position. For more information, Click Here.EducationSee requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.Additional informationIf 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 two days per week.You may select up to 2 locations as advertised in this vacancy announcement. You will be referred to the selecting official based on the location selected, if among the best qualified.The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 18.65% to a high of 51.75%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates,click here.To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment,click here.

• BenefitsA 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 EvaluatedYou 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 administrative procedures; as well as human resources, training and employee development, conference and meeting planning, etc.

Knowledge of computer software to develop and maintain various electronic files, word processing documents, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, staffing reports, etc.

Ability to analyze and evaluate information to determine accuracy and make recommendations.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with people, including all levels of management, supervisors, employees, and outside contacts.

Ability to communicate orally.

Knowledge of budgeting principles and the budget process.

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.

• BenefitsA 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 DocumentsAs 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.If you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.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:VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS:If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' eligibility.SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability.The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefits.THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS:A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34).If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50.To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, 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.NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM:If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion.A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.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 fromschools 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 ApplyTo 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 informationSarah ChowPhone1-227-###-####TDD1-800-###-####Fax000-###-####[email protected] Deposit Insurance CorporationFDIC Human Resources Branch1100 Walnut Street Suite 2100 Kansas City, Missouri 64106United StatesNext stepsThe Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at [email protected] 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 TransparentThe 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 DocumentsIf you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.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:VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS:If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' eligibility.SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability.The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefits.THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS:A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34).If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50.To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, 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.NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM:If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion.A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.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 fromschools 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 ApplyTo 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 informationSarah ChowPhone1-227-###-####TDD1-800-###-####Fax000-###-####[email protected] Deposit Insurance CorporationFDIC Human Resources Branch1100 Walnut Street Suite 2100 Kansas City, Missouri 64106United StatesNext stepsThe Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at [email protected] 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 & TransparentThe 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