About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Individuals with disabilities
• Competitive service
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA
• Special authorities
• Veterans

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

Applicants in the local commuting area with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility) and those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for VEOA appointment. Applicants without status should apply under 2018-OIGD-0026.

This vacancy is limited to a certain number of applicants and may close before the close date listed here if that limit is reached.

Security Clearance Required:

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Permanent, Full-Time

Marketing Statement:

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is one of the most respected forces in America’s financial community. Our mission is to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.

The FDIC has ranked as one of the best places to work among mid-sized agencies in the Federal Government for the past seven years.

Summary:

This position is located in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Headquarters, Arlington, VA. 

The Deputy Inspector General works closely with the Inspector General to oversee day-to-day operations of the OIG and in this capacity is responsible for executive leadership, direction and management of the full range of OIG functions. 

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

25% or less

Occasional Travel will be required.

Duties

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  Works closely with the Inspector General and other OIG executives to provide policy and strategic direction and oversight of OIG Investigation functions and activities. Guides and supervises the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations by providing assignments, projects, or training opportunities; translating broad goals into objectives, plans, priorities, and work expectations; providing feedback; evaluating performance; following up to discuss performance; recommending and/or approving awards for those deserving recognition; approving leave, training, and developmental assignments; hearing and resolving complaints and other matters; and addressing performance and conduct problems. 

  
  


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  Works closely with the Inspector General to provide policy and strategic direction and oversight of the OIG Immediate Office. Guides and supervises Immediate Office staff by providing assignments, projects, or training opportunities; translating broad goals into objectives, plans, priorities, and work expectations; providing feedback; evaluating performance; following up to discuss performance; recommending and/or approving awards for those deserving recognition; approving leave, training, and developmental assignments; hearing and resolving complaints and other matters; and addressing performance and conduct problems.

  
  


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  Works closely with the Inspector General to provide policy and strategic direction and oversight of the OIG’s information management functions and activities. Guides and supervises those OIG executives and/or managers responsible for information management by providing assignments, projects, or training opportunities; translating broad goals into objectives, plans, priorities, and work expectations; providing feedback; evaluating performance; following up to discuss performance; recommending and/or approving awards for those deserving recognition; approving leave, training, and developmental assignments; hearing and resolving complaints and other matters; and addressing performance and conduct problems.

  
  


• Participates in or oversees the OIG’s outreach and legislative program, to include participating in Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) activities, forums, and projects; performing outreach activities with the financial industry; and formulating legislative proposals and policies, preparing or reviewing legislative reports, and maintaining relationships and communicating with Congressional Members and their staffs. Recommends policies for, and coordinates or oversees, relationships between the OIG and other Federal agencies, State and local government agencies, and non-government entities regarding the promotion of economy and efficiency in the administration of, or the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in, FDIC programs and operations; or the identification and prosecution of participants in such fraud or abuse.


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  Works closely with the Inspector General and other OIG executives to establish and communicate the OIG Guiding Principles, vision, values, strategic goals and objectives, and risk-based priorities of the OIG; and inform fully and currently the Chairman and Congress of serious problems, abuses, and deficiencies relating to the administration of FDIC programs and operations.

  
  

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) required.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Employment Conditions.

Registration with the Selective Service.

Education Requirements:

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

Evaluations:

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.  

The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.  Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

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  Expert knowledge of and experience working with the Inspector General Act and in administering the roles and functions of the OIG.

  
  


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  Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Criminal law and procedure and Federal investigative standards.

  
  


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  Comprehensive knowledge of the FDI Act and general banking law, regulations and practice.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability in overseeing the policies, strategies, and execution of an OIG investigation function.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability in management of personnel, programs and resources.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability and expertise in information security.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to obtain and apply comprehensive knowledge of systems used by an agency as well as the framework and underlying concepts related to these systems for purposes of guiding and executing OIG activities related to using information as a management tool.

  
  


• Demonstrated ability in overseeing the planning and execution of OIG data analytics activities.


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  Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in Federal Government law, rules and regulations.

  
  
  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.
  
  

Qualifications:

Applicants must posess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the grade 15 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is leading, managing and supervising of an Office of Inspector General or comparable organization.  This experience must include providing policy direction and management in at least two of the following areas:  investigations, audits, evaluations, legal, and management support  activities of that organization.

Qualifying 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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency 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.

Other Information:

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period.

FDIC Executive Managers (EM) are not the Senior Executive Service (SES). As an 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.

There is currently only one vacancy and candidates are encouraged to apply early to maximize their opportunity for consideration.  Additional selections may be made should we determine there are more vacancies to fill in the same position.

 

How to Apply

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. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point 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. EST (Eastern Standard 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:

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.

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. Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy and dwarfism. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation, however, the letter should clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority. 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 benefit. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters 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 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 ELIGIBLE 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). To be considered as a non- competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or promotion potential level applicant has attained competitively and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable.

Next Steps:

You 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.