Executive Director Job in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Vacancy No. ST-13054402-26-JM Department Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
Salary $151,661.00 to $228,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/30/2026 Close Date 10/13/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)


Executive Director

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (ASC)

Summary

This position is located in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Executive Director of ASC, reporting to its chairperson and is appointed and directly supervised by the Board Chairperson.

Duties performed:

  • Manages ASC's fulfilment of its responsibilities regarding monitoring state programs (licensing, certification, AMC registration, supervision, discipline, complaint resolution), including completing compliance reviews of each states' programs and maintaining the appraisal complaint hotline;
  • Manages financial, contracting, correspondence, other operational and administrative services engaged in by the ASC staff and provided to the ASC staff, such as human resources and information technology, consistent with the authorities delegated by the Chairperson and ASC Board.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with the Chairperson and members of the ASC Board. Shares material information, coordinates with, and carries out the instructions of the Chairperson and ASC Board, including with respect to agency operations, administration, planning, and strategic initiatives;
  • Consistent with the Board Chairperson's oversight, the Executive Director: Plans, organizes, and directs the daily activities of the ASC staff in accordance with Title XI and at the direction of the ASC Chairperson and Board. Defines the essential functions of the staff and establishes goals, objectives, and plans for accomplishing those functions. Directs the daily responsibilities of ASC staff to ensure alignment with ASC mission and the strategic objectives of the organization as established by the ASC Board;
  • Manages ASC's policy analysis, rulemaking, and program evaluation. Provides analyses of policy issues affecting the responsibilities of the ASC to the Chairperson and the Board.
  • Presents information in formal settings, such as public Board meetings, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) meetings, conferences, or interagency meetings.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • A pre-employment drug test may be required.
  • Status Candidates must submit an SF-50 and recent appraisal.
  • Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
  • Time-in-Grade must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
  • e-Verify, an Internet-based system, may be used, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • License Required: No
  • Pre-employment physical required: No
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No
  • Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
  • Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.
  • This position is at the full performance level.
  • Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
  • More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
  • You may be expected to travel 1-5 days per month for this position.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the SL-00 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:

Specialized Experience:
Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility above or at the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:
  • Using expertise to establish strategic objectives and implement complex organizational policies, plans, and initiatives for a financial services or real estate related organization or program;
  • Giving strategic direction to multidisciplinary staff and subordinate leaders in the real estate industry or home appraisal sector across multiple functional areas, including assigning work and evaluating performance;
  • Managing organizational resources and administrative functions at a senior level to include operations such as budget, financial planning, contacting, and human resources, grants, or operations; AND
  • Representing an organization before government agencies or industry stakeholder leaders.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

NOTE: 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.

Education




Additional information

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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).

If you are unable to apply online contact staffacq-applicant@opm.gov.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A 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.

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 evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement.

A structured resume review process will be utilized. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Oral Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Planning & Evaluating
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Human Capital Management



For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Applicants: The highest rated candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.

For Noncompetitive Appointment Eligibles: All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions (you must submit a DD214-member copy 4).

Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the agency's mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054402

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.
2. Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you):
  • Are you a current federal employee? Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, with-in grade/range increases); your current promotion potential; proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement; etc.
  • Are you a former federal employee? Submit a copy of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration and a copy of your last Federal Performance appraisal.
  • Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or notice form. Those applying for 10-Point preference must fill out the SF-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date you submit your application. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
  • Are you eligible for a special noncompetitive hiring authority (e.g., Schedule A Disability, Peace Corps, Former Overseas Employees, etc.)? Submit documentation of proof that supports your eligibility under a special hiring authority.
  • Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
    • Position title;
    • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
    • Agency; and
    • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
  • Are you applying under special hiring authorities as a military spouse? Provide a copy of your:
    • Marriage certificate, and
    • Document of proof that supports your eligibility under this hiring authority.
  • You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.

How to Apply

PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. The application process is as follows:

  1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
  2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
  3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application.
This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page.

The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume template. However, if you do not use the template, you must ensure that your resume contains ALL required information which includes hours worked, starting & ending month and year, and if Federal employment (series, pay plan, and grade).

Agency contact information

Staff Acquisition Applicant Support

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council

The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) ensures that the appraisal regulatory system promotes real estate appraisals that are conducted in compliance with federal and State regulations. We work to promote excellence in appraisal regulation, monitor State appraiser regulatory programs, enforce the federal requirements State appraisal regulatory programs must follow as well as monitor and review the work of the Appraisal Foundation. Our goal is to maintain public trust in the appraisal profession by ensuring that appraisers are effectively regulated.

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