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April 4th, 2010, 02:35 PM
Job Title: Securities Compliance Examiner
Agency: Securities & Exchange Commission
Job Announcement Number: 10-329733-DQ
Salary Range: 133,309.00 - 208,743.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: SK-1831-16
Promotion Potential: 16
Open Period: Monday, March 15, 2010 to Monday, April 05, 2010
Position Information: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
Duty Locations: 03 vacancies - New York City, NY
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens
Job Summary:
Do you want to perform challenging work in a collegial environment, while enjoying quality of life and a competitive compensation package? Invest in your career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)!
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has retained Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company to provide strategic talent acquisition solutions to help the agency address its continuing talent needs.
The SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The agency seeks high-caliber professionals who share the same values of integrity, fairness, accountability, resourcefulness, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
The SEC offers a number of exceptional enhanced pay and benefits plus the standard Federal benefits:
The SEC also has a Student Loan Repayment program for permanent employees. Up to $10,000 a year (60K cap) in student loan repayments for those who meet program criteria.
Paid dental insurance and vision insurance.
Increased agency subsidy for health insurance which supplements your health benefits premiums by $25 for self-only coverage, and $50 for family coverage.
Mass transportation subsidy up to $230 per month.
To find out more, go to http://www.sec.gov/jobs.shtml.
This position is located in the New York Regional Office, New York, NY.
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINKS.
http://sec.futurestep.com/Opportunities/SEC69234
DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH USA JOBS OR APPLICATION MANAGER.
Salary Information: SK-16 ($133,309- $208,743)
Key Requirements:
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens.
Please read special application instructions to ensure consideration.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
This position requires completion of a one-year probationary period.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
This position is bargaining unit.
Major Duties:
Provide expert advice and counsel and serves as primary consultant to the agency on compliance issues in their area of expertise. Identify areas that merit special evaluation by the SEC. Provide authoritative analysis and guidance based on their specialized expertise. Plan, organize, and carry through to completion, analytical studies of a breadth and intensity requiring subject matter expertise and in-depth subject matter knowledge. Create and direct the production of workable solutions involved in the analysis of data.
Conduct or direct difficult and sensitive compliance examinations that are broad in scope, such as of entities that are engaged in novel investment strategies or innovative practices.
Serve as a consultant and advisor providing support to the agency in carrying out high-level, high-visibility and sensitive assignments frequently requiring immediate action and in developing and conducting communications with the securities officials both within and outside the SEC. Serve as a national resource for SEC in areas related to their expertise. Lead examinations, investigations, or reviews of national and international significance.
Lead, advise and participate in risk-based examinations of registered securities firms and clearing agencies on issues relevant to their area of expertise, including, as applicable, securities trading; portfolio management and/or hedge fund management; options, derivatives and other complex products; valuation of securities; forensic accounting/internal auditing; and/or risk analysis.
Serve as the subject matter expert on issues relevant to their expertise as a member of an exam and other cross-functional teams. Consult with management officials both at Headquarters and in the regional offices. Participate in the decision-making process regarding exceptionally complex, far-reaching, or sensitive compliance problems encountered during examinations.
Qualifications:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Grade 16: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK -14 level. Specialized experience is demonstrating mastery knowledge of, one or more of the various US clearing organizations, including how they operate, the products that they service, the nature of their interactions, and the risks to which they are subject (due, for example, to their regulatory climate, or lack thereof, and the nature of the securities which they service and/or the participants which are their members).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: You will be required to complete narratives for the below listed KSAs in the occupational questionnaire for this announcement. You must have knowledge, expertise, and experience in the areas listed below to be considered for this position.
Knowledge of Clearing Agencies and Risk Management
Important Notes:
1. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in your not being considered for this position.
2. To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
3. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
4. This position has promotion potential to the 16.
5. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment requires completion of a one-year probationary period. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.
6. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
7. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS):Moving expenses are not authorized.
8. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Information for Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles must submit the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. More information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility may be found at 5 CFR 330.
A copy of your certificate of expected separation, reduction-in-force notice, or other documentation which establishes you are being or have been displaced from a Federal position AND
A copy of your most recent performance appraisal demonstrating a rating of at least fully successful or equivalent (Note: this is required unless you are an CTAP/ICTAP eligible due to compensable injury, illness, or disability) AND
A copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official documentation which shows the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy, your duty location, and that you are serving as a career or career conditional competitive service employee in tenure group 1 or 2, OR are a current or former Executive Branch agency employee in the excepted service serving on an appointment without time limit, at grade levels GS-15 or equivalent and below, and who has been conferred non-competitive appointment eligibility and special selection priority by statute for positions in the competitive service
OR
A Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that shows you are receiving a special disability retirement from the US Office of Personnel Management under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456 AND
Official documentation which shows your duty location and the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy
Information for preference eligible veterans:
Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
BASIS OF RATING: Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Benefits:
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
The below links provide quick access to some of the many benefits currently offered to Federal employees:
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Other Information:
The SEC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, send an email to DisabilityProgramOfficer@sec.gov. To request sign language interpreting services for interviews, send an email to SECInterpreter@sec.gov at least 5 business days before the date you will need this service. To contact the Disability Program Office by phone, call 202-551-4158.
TTY/ASCII users should use the toll free Federal Relay Service number: 1-800-877-8339 and provide the SEC number of the office or individual you are calling. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service see: http://fts.gsa.gov/frs/tollfree.htm.
How To Apply:
To apply for this position, you must use the following link: www.sec.xxx. At this site you can select the office (Philadelphia Regional Office or PLRO) you are interested in applying to, as well as the industry specialty which best matches your qualifications. Further instructions on the submission of application materials will be provided at that time.
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE
Your Application Package status must be Complete by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 05, 2010.
Option A: Online Application (Preferred Method)
To begin your online application, please use the following URLs:
http://sec.futurestep.com/Opportunities/SEC69234
Option B: Fax
If it is not possible for you to use the preferred method, follow these steps to fax your application and/or supporting documentation:
Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read and respond to the questions offline.
Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers (refer to below link for Instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX). The form URL is: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
If you are faxing your responses to the questionnaire using the OPM Form 1203-FX along with your supporting documentation, use the OPM Form 1203-FX as your cover sheet, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing.
Submit your materials to fax number 1-202-777-1028. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
Social Security Number
Vacancy Identification Number
The Vacancy Identification Number is:ET329733
1. Title of Job
Securities Compliance Examiner
2. Biographic Data
3. E-Mail Address
4. Work Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
5. Employment Availability
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
9. Languages
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
Enter the lowest grade level that you will accept for this position. The lowest grade for this position is 16.
16
11. Miscellaneous Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
14. Veteran Preference Claim
If you are not entitled to veteran's preference, mark "No preference claimed." Except for disabled veterans, (1) those who entered active duty on or after October 15, 1976, and before September 8, 1980, must have an authorized campaign badge; OR, (2) those who enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered on active duty (through means other than enlistment) on or after October 14, 1982, must have (a) completed at least 24 months of continuous, active duty service AND have served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized; OR, (b) have served at least one day during the period for which a campaign medal has been authorized; OR (b) have served at least one day during the period of 08/02/90 through 01/02/92 AND have 24 months of continuous, active duty service, or been a reservist activated during that period. Persons who returned from military service at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not entitled to veteran's preference except as disabled veterans.
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
16. Availability Date
Please provide dates of availability if applying for a seasonal or time-limited position.
17. Service Computation Date
18. Other Date Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
19. Job Preference
How did you become aware of this vacancy?
A. SEC's Website
B. Local Newspaper
C. National Newspaper
D. Twitter
E. SEC Employee
F. Colleague/Friend
G. USA Jobs
H. Career/Job Fair
I. Other
20. Occupational Specialties
Select/enter at least one occupational specialty. The specialty code for this position is:
001 ESHA Posting
21. Geographic Availability
0516 New York City, NY
22. Transition Assistance Plan
In this section indicate if you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee requesting special priority consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
Note: To receive consideration for CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit the necessary supporting documentation. Refer to the "Benefits/Other" section for additional information and instructions.
23. Job Related Experience
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
24. Personal Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the statement that most accurately describes your experience as it relates to this position. When selecting your ratings, please do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Do not give yourself credit for having performed tasks you have not performed. Additional steps in the selection process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from employment with the organization.
A. I have extensive experience in one or more of the areas listed immediately below and must have had at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the SK-14/GS-14 level in the Federal service. An example of qualifying experience is demonstrating mastery knowledge of, one or more of the various US clearing organizations, including how they operate, the products that they service, the nature of their interactions, and the risks to which they are subject (due, for example, to their regulatory climate, or lack thereof, and the nature of the securities which they service and/or the participants which are their members). Mastery is demonstrated by experience as an expert adviser, senior leader, and/or extensive experience in one or more of the aforementioned referenced areas of expertise.
B. My level of experience is not described above.
2. I have a facility for interacting with the registrant's management at all levels, including the Board level, and the ability to make succinct presentations of the staff's positions, conclusions, findings and recommendations.
A. Yes
B. No
3. I have the ability to analyze the weaknesses and deficiencies in a given set of policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to a particular application or the successful implementation of a particular function.
A. Yes
B. No
4. I have the ability to analyze an entity's liquidity, valuation, margin and other statistical models, including an entity's Value at Risk methodology. This should include the ability to analyze the validity of the assumptions on which the model is based and to evaluate the effectiveness of the methodology and the resulting values in mitigating the risks posed by the entity's activities.
A. Yes
B. No
5. I have the ability to analyze the efficacy of the structure, function and results of the entity's stress and back testing methodologies.
A. Yes
B. No
6. I possess an understanding of the structure, function, trading market and methodology, clearance and settlement system, and risk profile of and complex structured and derivative products, including credit default swaps, fixed income securities and treasury securities; as well as an understanding of equity markets' clearance and settlement systems.
A. Yes
B. No
7. I have the ability to analyze entities and markets and identify substantive areas where the exam program should be focusing its efforts.
A. Yes
B. No
In 500 words or less, please describe your experience, education, and training as it relates to knowledge of, one or more of the various US clearing organizations, including how they operate, the products that they service, the nature of their interactions, and the risks to which they are subject (due, for example, to their regulatory climate, or lack thereof, and the nature of the securities which they service and/or the participants which are their members). Failure to fully describe your qualifications or experience in this narrative may result in your being rating ineligible or your score being lowered.
Required Documents:
For this job announcement the following documents are required:
1. Assessment Questionnaire
2. Résumé
-For Veterans: DD-214-For Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later
-Misc. Documents providing proof of Merit Promotion Eligibility (refer to the beginning of the "How to Apply" section for a complete list of necessary documentation)
If you cannot complete the application process using one of the above methods, please contact our office for alternate application procedures.
Contact Information:
Donna M. Quarles
Phone: (202)551-7452
Email: QuarlesD@sec.gov Agency Information:
Office of Human Resources
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
What To Expect Next:
After a review of your résumé, required documents and assessment questionnaire is complete, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
Control Number: 1845954
Agency: Securities & Exchange Commission
Job Announcement Number: 10-329733-DQ
Salary Range: 133,309.00 - 208,743.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: SK-1831-16
Promotion Potential: 16
Open Period: Monday, March 15, 2010 to Monday, April 05, 2010
Position Information: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
Duty Locations: 03 vacancies - New York City, NY
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens
Job Summary:
Do you want to perform challenging work in a collegial environment, while enjoying quality of life and a competitive compensation package? Invest in your career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)!
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has retained Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company to provide strategic talent acquisition solutions to help the agency address its continuing talent needs.
The SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The agency seeks high-caliber professionals who share the same values of integrity, fairness, accountability, resourcefulness, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
The SEC offers a number of exceptional enhanced pay and benefits plus the standard Federal benefits:
The SEC also has a Student Loan Repayment program for permanent employees. Up to $10,000 a year (60K cap) in student loan repayments for those who meet program criteria.
Paid dental insurance and vision insurance.
Increased agency subsidy for health insurance which supplements your health benefits premiums by $25 for self-only coverage, and $50 for family coverage.
Mass transportation subsidy up to $230 per month.
To find out more, go to http://www.sec.gov/jobs.shtml.
This position is located in the New York Regional Office, New York, NY.
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINKS.
http://sec.futurestep.com/Opportunities/SEC69234
DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH USA JOBS OR APPLICATION MANAGER.
Salary Information: SK-16 ($133,309- $208,743)
Key Requirements:
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens.
Please read special application instructions to ensure consideration.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
This position requires completion of a one-year probationary period.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
This position is bargaining unit.
Major Duties:
Provide expert advice and counsel and serves as primary consultant to the agency on compliance issues in their area of expertise. Identify areas that merit special evaluation by the SEC. Provide authoritative analysis and guidance based on their specialized expertise. Plan, organize, and carry through to completion, analytical studies of a breadth and intensity requiring subject matter expertise and in-depth subject matter knowledge. Create and direct the production of workable solutions involved in the analysis of data.
Conduct or direct difficult and sensitive compliance examinations that are broad in scope, such as of entities that are engaged in novel investment strategies or innovative practices.
Serve as a consultant and advisor providing support to the agency in carrying out high-level, high-visibility and sensitive assignments frequently requiring immediate action and in developing and conducting communications with the securities officials both within and outside the SEC. Serve as a national resource for SEC in areas related to their expertise. Lead examinations, investigations, or reviews of national and international significance.
Lead, advise and participate in risk-based examinations of registered securities firms and clearing agencies on issues relevant to their area of expertise, including, as applicable, securities trading; portfolio management and/or hedge fund management; options, derivatives and other complex products; valuation of securities; forensic accounting/internal auditing; and/or risk analysis.
Serve as the subject matter expert on issues relevant to their expertise as a member of an exam and other cross-functional teams. Consult with management officials both at Headquarters and in the regional offices. Participate in the decision-making process regarding exceptionally complex, far-reaching, or sensitive compliance problems encountered during examinations.
Qualifications:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Grade 16: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK -14 level. Specialized experience is demonstrating mastery knowledge of, one or more of the various US clearing organizations, including how they operate, the products that they service, the nature of their interactions, and the risks to which they are subject (due, for example, to their regulatory climate, or lack thereof, and the nature of the securities which they service and/or the participants which are their members).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: You will be required to complete narratives for the below listed KSAs in the occupational questionnaire for this announcement. You must have knowledge, expertise, and experience in the areas listed below to be considered for this position.
Knowledge of Clearing Agencies and Risk Management
Important Notes:
1. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in your not being considered for this position.
2. To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
3. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
4. This position has promotion potential to the 16.
5. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment requires completion of a one-year probationary period. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.
6. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
7. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS):Moving expenses are not authorized.
8. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Information for Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles must submit the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. More information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility may be found at 5 CFR 330.
A copy of your certificate of expected separation, reduction-in-force notice, or other documentation which establishes you are being or have been displaced from a Federal position AND
A copy of your most recent performance appraisal demonstrating a rating of at least fully successful or equivalent (Note: this is required unless you are an CTAP/ICTAP eligible due to compensable injury, illness, or disability) AND
A copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or other official documentation which shows the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy, your duty location, and that you are serving as a career or career conditional competitive service employee in tenure group 1 or 2, OR are a current or former Executive Branch agency employee in the excepted service serving on an appointment without time limit, at grade levels GS-15 or equivalent and below, and who has been conferred non-competitive appointment eligibility and special selection priority by statute for positions in the competitive service
OR
A Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that shows you are receiving a special disability retirement from the US Office of Personnel Management under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456 AND
Official documentation which shows your duty location and the position you may be or are being separated from has the same or higher promotion potential as that of the vacancy
Information for preference eligible veterans:
Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
BASIS OF RATING: Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Benefits:
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
The below links provide quick access to some of the many benefits currently offered to Federal employees:
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Other Information:
The SEC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, send an email to DisabilityProgramOfficer@sec.gov. To request sign language interpreting services for interviews, send an email to SECInterpreter@sec.gov at least 5 business days before the date you will need this service. To contact the Disability Program Office by phone, call 202-551-4158.
TTY/ASCII users should use the toll free Federal Relay Service number: 1-800-877-8339 and provide the SEC number of the office or individual you are calling. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service see: http://fts.gsa.gov/frs/tollfree.htm.
How To Apply:
To apply for this position, you must use the following link: www.sec.xxx. At this site you can select the office (Philadelphia Regional Office or PLRO) you are interested in applying to, as well as the industry specialty which best matches your qualifications. Further instructions on the submission of application materials will be provided at that time.
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE
Your Application Package status must be Complete by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 05, 2010.
Option A: Online Application (Preferred Method)
To begin your online application, please use the following URLs:
http://sec.futurestep.com/Opportunities/SEC69234
Option B: Fax
If it is not possible for you to use the preferred method, follow these steps to fax your application and/or supporting documentation:
Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read and respond to the questions offline.
Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers (refer to below link for Instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX). The form URL is: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
If you are faxing your responses to the questionnaire using the OPM Form 1203-FX along with your supporting documentation, use the OPM Form 1203-FX as your cover sheet, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing.
Submit your materials to fax number 1-202-777-1028. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
Social Security Number
Vacancy Identification Number
The Vacancy Identification Number is:ET329733
1. Title of Job
Securities Compliance Examiner
2. Biographic Data
3. E-Mail Address
4. Work Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
5. Employment Availability
6. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
9. Languages
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
Enter the lowest grade level that you will accept for this position. The lowest grade for this position is 16.
16
11. Miscellaneous Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
14. Veteran Preference Claim
If you are not entitled to veteran's preference, mark "No preference claimed." Except for disabled veterans, (1) those who entered active duty on or after October 15, 1976, and before September 8, 1980, must have an authorized campaign badge; OR, (2) those who enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered on active duty (through means other than enlistment) on or after October 14, 1982, must have (a) completed at least 24 months of continuous, active duty service AND have served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized; OR, (b) have served at least one day during the period for which a campaign medal has been authorized; OR (b) have served at least one day during the period of 08/02/90 through 01/02/92 AND have 24 months of continuous, active duty service, or been a reservist activated during that period. Persons who returned from military service at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not entitled to veteran's preference except as disabled veterans.
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
16. Availability Date
Please provide dates of availability if applying for a seasonal or time-limited position.
17. Service Computation Date
18. Other Date Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
19. Job Preference
How did you become aware of this vacancy?
A. SEC's Website
B. Local Newspaper
C. National Newspaper
D. Twitter
E. SEC Employee
F. Colleague/Friend
G. USA Jobs
H. Career/Job Fair
I. Other
20. Occupational Specialties
Select/enter at least one occupational specialty. The specialty code for this position is:
001 ESHA Posting
21. Geographic Availability
0516 New York City, NY
22. Transition Assistance Plan
In this section indicate if you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee requesting special priority consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
Note: To receive consideration for CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit the necessary supporting documentation. Refer to the "Benefits/Other" section for additional information and instructions.
23. Job Related Experience
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
24. Personal Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the statement that most accurately describes your experience as it relates to this position. When selecting your ratings, please do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Do not give yourself credit for having performed tasks you have not performed. Additional steps in the selection process are designed to verify your stated level of experience and capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from employment with the organization.
A. I have extensive experience in one or more of the areas listed immediately below and must have had at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the SK-14/GS-14 level in the Federal service. An example of qualifying experience is demonstrating mastery knowledge of, one or more of the various US clearing organizations, including how they operate, the products that they service, the nature of their interactions, and the risks to which they are subject (due, for example, to their regulatory climate, or lack thereof, and the nature of the securities which they service and/or the participants which are their members). Mastery is demonstrated by experience as an expert adviser, senior leader, and/or extensive experience in one or more of the aforementioned referenced areas of expertise.
B. My level of experience is not described above.
2. I have a facility for interacting with the registrant's management at all levels, including the Board level, and the ability to make succinct presentations of the staff's positions, conclusions, findings and recommendations.
A. Yes
B. No
3. I have the ability to analyze the weaknesses and deficiencies in a given set of policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to a particular application or the successful implementation of a particular function.
A. Yes
B. No
4. I have the ability to analyze an entity's liquidity, valuation, margin and other statistical models, including an entity's Value at Risk methodology. This should include the ability to analyze the validity of the assumptions on which the model is based and to evaluate the effectiveness of the methodology and the resulting values in mitigating the risks posed by the entity's activities.
A. Yes
B. No
5. I have the ability to analyze the efficacy of the structure, function and results of the entity's stress and back testing methodologies.
A. Yes
B. No
6. I possess an understanding of the structure, function, trading market and methodology, clearance and settlement system, and risk profile of and complex structured and derivative products, including credit default swaps, fixed income securities and treasury securities; as well as an understanding of equity markets' clearance and settlement systems.
A. Yes
B. No
7. I have the ability to analyze entities and markets and identify substantive areas where the exam program should be focusing its efforts.
A. Yes
B. No
In 500 words or less, please describe your experience, education, and training as it relates to knowledge of, one or more of the various US clearing organizations, including how they operate, the products that they service, the nature of their interactions, and the risks to which they are subject (due, for example, to their regulatory climate, or lack thereof, and the nature of the securities which they service and/or the participants which are their members). Failure to fully describe your qualifications or experience in this narrative may result in your being rating ineligible or your score being lowered.
Required Documents:
For this job announcement the following documents are required:
1. Assessment Questionnaire
2. Résumé
-For Veterans: DD-214-For Disabled Veterans: DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later
-Misc. Documents providing proof of Merit Promotion Eligibility (refer to the beginning of the "How to Apply" section for a complete list of necessary documentation)
If you cannot complete the application process using one of the above methods, please contact our office for alternate application procedures.
Contact Information:
Donna M. Quarles
Phone: (202)551-7452
Email: QuarlesD@sec.gov Agency Information:
Office of Human Resources
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
What To Expect Next:
After a review of your résumé, required documents and assessment questionnaire is complete, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
Control Number: 1845954