Supervisory National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Examiner-in-Charge), NB-570-VII Job

Vacancy No. MP-HQ-DB-25-5454-12797700 Department Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Salary $137,417.00 to $255,461.00 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/12/2025 Close Date 9/26/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
San Francisco, CATampa, FLChicago, ILLouisville, KY


Summary

As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Examiner-in-Charge) you will manage supervisory activities associated with complex midsize banks. Plan, organize, implement, and direct midsize bank supervisory activities within Midsize and Trust Bank Supervision (MTBS). This position is located in the following locations:

Cenlar - Trevose, PA
BlackRock - San Francisco, CA
South State - Tampa, FL
Valley National - New York, NY/Edison, NJ
Old National - Louisville, KY
Wintrust - Chicago, IL

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Applications will only be accepted from current OCC employees on permanent appointments.

Duties

As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Examiner-in-Charge) you will:

  • Identify policy issues and systemic risks and present those issues and recommended solutions to peers, Assistant Deputy Comptrollers (ADC), the Deputy Comptroller for Midsize & Trust Bank Supervision, and other OCC senior supervision officials.
  • Assess emerging risks, new products or services. Develop and implement innovative supervisory approaches to address new issues for the assigned company.
  • Work with other Midsize & Trust Bank examiners-in-charge (EICs) and the ADCs in overseeing the MTBS program, and to develop systems and programs that focus on achieving OCC's goals and priorities. Establish objectives and goals in support of the OCC strategic plan.
  • Provide day-to-day supervision of the institution through a team of examiners and support and provide OCC policy and program direction to staff. Plan, organize, and control supervisory activities which include the supervision of assigned staff.
  • As an OCC spokesperson with bank executives, officials of Federal and State banking agencies, and banking industry and legislative leaders, discuss matters of mutual concern, provide industry perspective, and promote cooperation on shared regulatory concerns.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

  1. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
  2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
  3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
  • This is a 5-year rotational position. If selected, you will be required to sign a Rotational Agreement that details conditions. Rotational Agreements.
  • This position requires a National Bank Examiner (NBE) commission reflecting the incumbent is authorized to sign Reports of Examinations (ROEs) for national banks and/or a Federal Thrift Regulator (FTR) accreditation reflecting the incumbent is authorized to sign ROEs for federal savings associations.
  • Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed).
  • Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
  • Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
  • Travel overnight or locally on a frequent basis.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
  • Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
  • Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement:You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VI band level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

  • Leading or managing teams engaged in bank and thrift supervisory activities, OR
  • Providing consultation to management on bank and thrift supervisory problems.

AND

You must also possess a National Bank Examiner (NBE) commission reflecting that you are authorized to sign Reports of Examinations (ROEs) for national banks; and/or a Federal Thrift Regulator (FTR) accreditation reflecting that you are authorized to sign ROEs for federal savings associations.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

  • This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
  • Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement for long term travel and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53. The applicant is expected to be onsite at the bank headquarters in a significant amount of work time (up to 50% of the time if the selectee is in an alternative location arrangement). If in an alternative location, the applicant is expected to be at the bank headquarters no later than 1:30pm on the first workday, departing no earlier than noon on the last workday and under normal circumstances there should be no travel on Sunday.
  • If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
  • This is an Excepted Service position under Schedule B, 213.3205(a)
  • Salary range does not include geographical pay.
  • For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here.
  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

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.

Benefits

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.

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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.

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

Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating:

Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Bank Supervision Knowledge
  • Examination Planning and Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication

Your application package will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Successful (i.e., Level 3) to be eligible for promotion.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

Required Documents

A complete application includes: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Note: Please ensure that all bank, financial, and other confidential or sensitive information is removed/redacted from each document.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please review Resume Tips.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: In addition, you may submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Recent performance evaluation

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon Eastern Standard Time on the announcement's closing date. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Capital Office. Please contact Dekieta Bethea at Dekieta.Bethea@occ.treas.gov or 202-679-1591 to obtain an alternative application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact LaToya Wilson by phone at 202-649-6322 or by email at LaToya.Wilson@occ.treas.gov. Treasury provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Ms. Wilson is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12797700.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) 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 resume 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 in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Capital Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Agency contact information

Dekieta Bethea
Address
Midsize and Community Banks
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional Locations

  • Edison, NJ
  • New York, NY
  • Trevose, PA


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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