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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MP-JR-08-017 Please DO NOT include your social security number on any documents submitted. TITLE, PAY PLAN, SERIES, AND PAY BAND: Program Specialist, NB-0301-V This is a permanent position in the competitive service. PROMOTION POTENTIAL WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION: None SALARY RANGE: $67,235 to $125,091 per year The salary range above includes 13% geographic differential pay. OPENING DATE: August 12, 2008 CLOSING DATE: September 2, 2008 ORGANIZATION, DUTY LOCATION, AND NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Office of the First Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel Enforcement & Compliance Division Washington, DC - 1 vacancy (This position is in the bargaining unit.) RELOCATION: Relocation may be provided to selectees in accordance with OCC’s relocation policy. Free real estate information on job locations is available to OCC employees and job applicants by calling OCC’s relocation management firm at 1-800-210-0299 Ext 6989. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Government-wide (includes reinstatement eligibles and those eligible for special appointing authorities). Only candidates with competitive status will be considered. In accordance with the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1998, veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more continuous service may apply. You must provide documentation of veterans preference or military service (e.g., SF-15, DD214), if applicable. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Program Specialist, serves as a professional in the Enforcement and Compliance Division. You will provide program guidance and advice, plan and implement process improvements, and track and monitor performance in the areas relating to an enforcement and compliance program. In addition, you will perform investigative, training, and administrative duties in support of the Enforcement and Compliance Division. You will be responsible for: Providing advice, interpretations, and guidance to other Enforcement and Compliance (E&C) professional staff, the general public, bank executives, bank counsel, and OCC personnel to support the operational objectives of E&C. Administering, managing, and analyzing an enforcement and compliance program by entering cases into databases, processing enforcement cases, including communicating with banks, law enforcement, and others to obtain case evidence, and developing and maintaining reports concerning case processing. Serving as the department liaison, coordinating, and leading administrative staff in processing enforcement and compliance cases, implementing new policies and procedures, and establishing consistent processes for administrative and operational functions and making recommendations for improvement. Preparing training materials, leading training sessions, and providing guidance to support personnel involved in the processing of cases. Performing legal and investigative research on enforcement related matters, participating in investigative assignments, and providing enforcement case support. Responding to highly technical, sensitive, and difficult questions related to national banking laws and OCC regulations and policies in assigned area. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NB-IV. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is evidenced by performing a variety of progressively responsible and high-level assignments or activities associated with: conducting legal and investigative research on enforcement and/or compliance related matters, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting findings orally and in writing. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, within 60 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement are eligible and encouraged to apply. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the above qualification requirements, candidates must possess the following Selective Placement Factor to be considered qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how they meet this requirement in their application. Ability to perform legal and investigative research on enforcement and/or compliance related matters and provide administrative support. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to perform legal and investigative research on enforcement and/or compliance related matters and provide administrative support. 2. Knowledge of and ability to process and monitor enforcement and compliance cases. 3. Ability to manage, analyze, and provide recommendations regarding a program related to enforcement and compliance matters. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization to lead and coordinate with all levels of OCC staff and other regulatory and law enforcement agencies. 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to present facts and deliver training and briefings. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked based on the extent and quality of their total background as it relates to the requirements of the position to be filled. Applicants should provide information on how they meet the Selective Placement Factor and KSAs in a supplemental narrative statement. Applicants should describe experience, education, training, and other activities that reflect possession of these factors. Failure to submit this information may negatively affect your rating for this position. All answers provided must be substantiated by your resume. OTHER INFORMATION: The Comptroller of the Currency provides the following benefits: *401(k) Program *Thrift Savings Program *Free Dental and Vision Insurance *Free Long-Term Disability *Work Life Programs *Free Business Travel Insurance *Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program *Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program *OCC Group Life Insurance Program *Domestic Partner Benefits All qualified applicants will receive appropriate consideration without regard to non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, politics, disability, or sexual orientation that do not relate to successful performance of the duties of this position. To request information and application forms, hearing impaired applicants may use TDD # (202) 874-5642. OCC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by the closing date of the announcement. You may apply by fax, mail, or e-mail (using Word or PDF formats only). Receipt of applications will be acknowledged. Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in their applications. Failure to submit all of the items listed below may result in you not receiving full consideration. All application materials become the property of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and will not be returned. The OCC utilizes a variety of methods to evaluate the qualifications of applicants. The most commonly used methods include, but are not limited to, rating and ranking by a Human Resources Specialist, use of a rating panel, or use of an automated applicant system such as Career Connector. Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, VRA eligibles, and others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under special appointing authorities must clearly indicate eligibility on their application and provide supporting documentation. Failure to provide proof of eligibility will result in you not receiving full consideration. 1. Resume; or OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment or other written application format of your choice. The OF-612 is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s electronic forms website at www.opm.gov/forms/. Be sure to provide all of the information requested below:
- OCC employee identification number (for OCC employees only) - Country of citizenship - If ever employed by the federal government, show the highest federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade - Education - Work experience including dates of employment, employer’s name, address and phone number - Other relevant qualifications 2. A supplemental statement describing how you meet the selective placement factor(s), if applicable, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). 3. Copy of most recent performance appraisal, if available. 4. All current and former federal employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (Standard Form 50) showing tenure group and promotion potential (if any). 5. Please include an E-mail address where status notifications may be sent. CTAP AND ICTAP APPLICANTS: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) applicants must provide proof of eligibility, such as a copy of their specific RIF notice of separation, Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing the RIF separation, or Certification of Expected Separation. Applicants may also be asked for documentation from their human resources office reflecting the promotion potential of their most recent federal position. Selection priority will be given to eligible, well-qualified CTAP/ICTAP applicants. Well-qualified employees are eligible employees who (i) meet the basic qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum educational and experience requirements for the position; (ii) meet all selective placement factors, where applicable, and are rated above the minimum level on all quality ranking factors (KSAs); (iii) are physically qualified, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate, to perform the essential duties of the position; (iv) meet any special qualifying condition(s) that OPM has approved for the position; and (v) are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. You have three methods for submitting your application: 1. E-mail to CCOJOBS@occ.treas.gov OR; 2. Fax to (301) 433-9642 OR; 3. Mail to the following address listed below: Headquarters Service Center 250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 Attn: Jill Rajaee, MP-JR-08-017 The OCC highly recommends that applicants submit their documents via fax or e-mail. Due to mail screening, it may take up to two weeks for the OCC to receive any mailed documents. For more information, you may contact Jill Rajaee at (202) 874-4421, or you may submit questions to Careers@occ.treas.gov. (Do not submit documents directly to this contact person or mailbox.) OCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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