Director

Summary The BED Director serves under the general direction of the Chief Examiner and the Deputy Director of Examination within FCA's Office of Examination (OE). BED has responsibility for implementing OE's examination program for banks and service corporations in the Farm Credit System (FCS or System), and other entities as assigned to the division. These institutions individually and collectively present significant risk to the System. Duties BED Director responsibilities extend to the oversight and examination of banks, service corporations, and other entities on a nationwide basis. Key responsibilities include 1) implementing the OE Operating Plan, including completing statutory-required examinations, 2) ensuring risk-based oversight and the efficient use of resources, 3) reporting conclusions about the overall condition and safety and soundness of institutions on an ongoing basis but not less than every 18 months, 4) obtaining corrective actions when weaknesses are identified, 5) effectively leading, assigning, and managing BED staff in implementing division responsibilities, 6) providing development and OJT opportunities for examiners, 7) overseeing OE's technical specialist programs, 8) coordinating and communicating with others in FCA and OE to fulfill division responsibilities, 9) leading OE's coordination and communication with FCSIC on information requests, briefings, and premium audits, and 7) leading and directing other assigned key initiatives and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the VH-41 band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-40 (GS-14) band level or higher 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 includes serving as a supervisor or leader while directing and overseeing the implementation of an effective ongoing risk-based oversight and examination program of an assigned portfolio of institutions.

You may qualify at the VH-42 band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-41 (GS-15) 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 includes serving as a supervisor or leader while directing and overseeing the implementation of an effective ongoing risk-based oversight and examination program of an assigned portfolio of institutions.

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.

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.Education Education may not be substituted for experience to qualify at the VH-41 and VH-42 band levels. How you will be evaluated Structured Resume Review: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé (no more than 2 pages) and required supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

The competencies/KSAs you will be assessed on are listed below:

• Ability to direct and oversee an effective examination program, lead and manage staff, and maintain internal controls system
• Critical and creative thinking
• Leadership and Agency Representation
• Oral Communication
• Risk Supervision
• Skill in written communication.

If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phase(s) of the review process.

All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best qualified merit promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Division. Please contact Vernelle Dewberry at Employment_Opportunities@fca.gov between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement to obtain an alternative application. Other information

• Salary (Base) Ranges
• Base Salary VH-41: $117,562 to $193,977
• Base Salary VH-42: $134,499 to $221,923
• Locality rate for your specific duty location will be added to your base salary. Locality rates: McLean, VA 33.94%; Bloomington, MN 28.12%; Greenwood Village, CO 31.02%; Irving, TX 27.76%; Sacramento, CA 30.26%.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This announcement may be used to fill similar vacancies.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply to all band/grade levels for which believe they are qualified for and wish to receive consideration.
• To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
• All FCA employees are subject to the conflict-of-interest laws and Standards of Ethical Conduct imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report.
• FCA's supplemental ethics regulations restrict certain FCA employees concerning their direct or indirect interests in, or connections with, Farm Credit System institutions. These rules also require all employees to obtain approval for outside employment or business activities. Please contact the HR Division for additional information on these rules.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, with some exceptions, prohibits the Farm Credit Administration from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, visit our website at (Careers at FCA | Farm Credit Administration) for information on filing a complaint.