Supervisory Counsel (Supervision and Compliance), CM-0905-00

This position is located in the Legal Division, Supervision, Legislation & Enforcement Branch, Enforcement Section, Supervision and Compliance Unit of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500.

Duties

• Individually and through staff, counsels and advises the FDIC's Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) and Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP) management and staff regarding Risk and Compliance examinations, visitations, and other supervisory functions.
• In collaboration with the Regional Counsel, supervises the preparation of legal opinions for RMS and DCP in connection with potential unsafe and unsound practices, breaches of fiduciary duties, or violations of laws or regulations that may be discovered during examinations or visitations. Ensures that the factual record supports such legal opinions and that all legal authorities have been researched thoroughly. Reviews and edits such opinions for substantive, strategic, and policy reasons. Coordinates interpretations of banking and consumer protection laws and regulations with other designated subject matter experts (SMEs) in the Legal Division to ensure consistent interpretations of these laws and regulations.
• In connection with appeals of material supervisory determinations before the committee or office designated for handling appeals of material supervisory determinations under Section 309(a) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act (MSD Appeals), oversees Legal staff assigned to assist RMS and DCP in connection with the issuance of the Division Director decision. Individually and through staff, addresses RMS and DCP questions regarding the MSD Appeals process. 
• Takes a lead role in developing and drafting highly-specialized, complex, and sometimes controversial proposed and final rules, regulations, policy statements, and guidelines implementing or interpreting provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act related to enforcement or supervision, and in consultation with rulemaking subject matter experts in the Legal Division and the client divisions, ensures that such rules, regulations, policy statements comply with all applicable legal and technical requirements (e.g., Administrative Procedure Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, and Regulatory Flexibility Act).
• Participates in the development, implementation, and oversight of the FDIC’s policies and procedures related to the issuance of legal opinions on risk and compliance matters, the referral of fair lending matters to the U.S. Dept. of Justice, and handling of complaints received related to misrepresentations of deposit insurance or misuse of the FDIC’s name or logo.
• Supervises the work of legal staff in Washington that are involved in fair lending reviews and works with counterparts in DCP to oversee the referral of fair lending cases to the U.S. Dept. of Justice, as required under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
• Supervises the work of attorneys and supports staff handling requests for confidential supervisory information (CSI) or personally identifiable information (PII) related to documents in the possession or control of DCP or RMS. Works with legal staff to review, approve, and edit information sharing agreements (ISAs). Ensures that all ISAs comply with Part 309 of the FDIC’s Regulations, the Privacy Act of 1974, and the Right to Financial Privacy Act, and FDIC policies and procedures regarding the sharing of CSI and PII.
• Confers and acts in an advisory capacity to Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement, Deputy General Counsel, and members of the Board of Directors on any legal questions relating to unsafe or unsound practices, breaches of fiduciary duties, and violations of banking and consumer protection laws and regulations.
• Manages a team of attorneys and paralegals engaged in the interpretation and application of banking and consumer protection laws and regulations applicable to insured depository institutions (IDIs), institution-affiliated parties (IAPs), and other covered persons.
• Promotes a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Fulfills labor/management relations responsibilities consistent with established practices and procedures. Completes work with a high degree of independent judgment, within short time frames, and with a high level of accuracy. Identifies issues and problems and appropriately raises concerns to Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement.

Salary

• $183,754 - $277,500/year

Conditions of Employment

2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your resume to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font).  If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Bar Membership is required.

High Risk Position - Background Investigation (BI) required.

Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through serving in roles that require managing projects/teams or guiding the technical work of others.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised).

Leadership Experience: Experience leading and coordinating projects, including establishing expectations, reviewing work products/services, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback to team members; AND

Technical Experience: Experience as a practicing attorney in a banking or regulatory environment that involves conducting legal work of a highly complex nature that has a major impact on an organization's corporate, supervision, legislative, and enforcement functions.

Basic Qualification: License to practice before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia and in good standing.

Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Other Information To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. This is position is a Corporate Manager, CM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15. 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Required Documents Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application. Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.) 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.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

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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.

Benefits In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional 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. To find out more, click here.