Chief, Corporate University School, CM-0301-00

Summary

The incumbent of this position serves as Chief, Corporate University School, in the Corporate University of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $275,000.

FDIC Corporate Managers (CM) are in the Federal competitive service and not in the Senior Executive Service (SES).

This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Military spouses
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Senior executives
  
  Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
• Special authorities
  
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Applicants with status (i.e., current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for a VEOA appointment.

Duties

• The incumbent exercises leadership with all levels of staff and management to incorporate vision, strategic planning and elements of management into the full range of the organization's core business training programs.
• Oversees staff responsible for the planning, managing, controlling, directing and coordinating of corporate leadership, management, professional, administrative or technical skills programs and projects. Exercises good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities.
• Collaborates with Chiefs from other Sections as well as other Corporate University (CU) supervisors, management and with executive leadership throughout the Corporation. Researches, develops or identifies training programs and initiatives geared to develop and enhance FDIC management, leadership, professional and technical skills.
• Establishes unit operational plans, goals and objectives, and adjusts those goals to meet changes in the Corporation's functions or strategies, balancing the interests of clients and readily adjusting to client demands. Closes gaps between current and desired performance for employees in their current positions and develops the Corporation's future management and executive leadership.
• Evaluates CU programs, develops and implements improvements. Presents materials to management and executives; facilitates discussions and exchanges of ideas. Determines and evaluates application of technology to products, alternate media selection models, alternative mechanisms for roll-outs, and improvement methods to track and manage projects.
• Develops corporate-wide policy recommendations for the unit and section operations. Develops and enhances teamwork by working cooperatively within and across internal and external organizational boundaries; engages in cross-functional activities and finds common ground with a wide range of stakeholders to promote and reinforce a corporate perspective.
• Accountability for implementation of performance support and instructional products, materials and programs; including traditional classroom training, virtual instructor led training, computer instruction, blended learning, distance learning, automated or electronic job aids, paper based or electronic manuals, structured on the job training programs and modules, intranet and Internet performance support materials, and other innovative delivery technologies. Enhances efficiency and quality though innovation and improvements in training delivery processes and procedures.
• Ensures that special program proposals, detailed project plans, white papers, reports and other documents reflect the position and work of the corporation in a clear, concise and organized manner. Enhances efficiency and quality though innovation and improvements in training delivery processes and procedures.
• Promotes quality through effective use of the Corporation's performance management system; appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards and takes action to reward, counsel and remove employees, as appropriate. Resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Promotes labor/ management partnerships and deals effectively with employee relations matters related to morale and organizational change issues; handles administrative and labor management issues; promotes inclusion. Assesses current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals and budget realities, applies merit principles to develop, select and manage a diverse work force. Values cultural diversity and other differences; fosters an environment in which people who are culturally diverse can work together cooperatively and effectively in achieving the corporation's goals.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Employment Conditions.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Registration with the Selective Service.

Moderate Risk Position - Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) 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, skills, and abilities, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 in leading and coordinating leader development projects, including consulting with stakeholders, influencing stakeholders, establishing expectations, assigning work, reviewing work products/services, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback to team members.

Technical Experience 1: Experience in developing training strategies and programs specifically for leader development to include design, development, and delivery of leadership content that included theories, experiential activities, and an expert knowledge of leadership competencies; AND

Technical Experience 2: Experience in developing work processes and systems for leader development training programs, ensuring accurate and quality work products with operational efficiency which align with organizational goals; AND

Technical Experience 3: Experience in developing and/or modifying policies, procedures, and instructions for managers and employees, as related to an organization's leader development training program.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

The five-day notification process does not apply to corporate and executive manager positions. Failure to provide your application documentation (i.e. up-to-date resume) in support of your qualifications for this position by the closing date will limit your ability to receive maximum consideration. Take a moment to ensure that your resume and assessment questionnaire responses reflect the qualifications and eligibility requirements of this position by the closing date.

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.

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 position is a Corporate Manager, CM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15.

This is a recommended minimum Step 5 position.

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.

• 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.
  
  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.
  
  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.

Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination.

Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

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

• Change Management
• Direction Setting
• Organizational Stewardship
• Strategic Thinking
• Influencing Others
• Leveraging Diversity
• Accountability
• Critical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Knowledge of instructional systems design and other models, principles or practices.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodology, and their application in managing training.

You do not need to respond separately to these competencies/KSAs. Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs.

Applicants must provide details of the duties performed as they relate to the qualifying experience and competencies/KSAs. Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration.

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• 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.
  
  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.
  
  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.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  If you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.
  
  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:
  
  
  1. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here. You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' eligibility.
  2. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, i.e. SCHEDULE A: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefit. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
     
     
  3. CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24); and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34), and the pay plan, series, grade and salary for the position you are relying upon to be considered for this position. If reinstatement eligible include your Career/Career-Conditional SF-50. To be considered as a noncompetitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level the applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
  4. EXCEPTED SERVICE EMPLOYEES: Your current agency must have an interchange agreement with OPM (for a list of agencies with current interchange agreements please click here); Excepted service appointees without an interchange agreement are eligible to use any other applicable special appointing authorities.
  5. CURRENT OR FORMER CAREER SES MEMBERS: You are eligible for reinstatement to a competitive service position if you were previously employed under a career or career-conditional appointment prior to the SES appointment. SES members without competitive service career status are eligible to use any other applicable special appointing authorities. Multiple SF-50s showing current or former career SES appointment and proof of career or career-conditional tenure must be submitted by the closing date to receive consideration as a status applicant. Both SES and Competitive Service SF-50s must be uploaded as one document to avoid overriding your first attachment or upload one SF-50 under the "SF-50" placeholder and the other under the "other supporting documentation" placeholder. If you have any questions regarding which SF-50s to submit or how to upload them, it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this job opportunity announcement before the closing date.
  6. FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable. The final PDF form is also acceptable. Please note that your form must be printed in landscape orientation for the required signatures to be visible. If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
  
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• 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.
  
  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.
  
  To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue.
  
  You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
  
  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.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Paris Hardy
  
  Phone
  
  703-609-7234
  
  Email
  
  phardy@fdic.gov
  
  Address
  
  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  
  Human Resources, Executive Resources
  
  3501 Fairfax Dr.
  
  Room VS-D3027
  
  Arlington, Virginia 22226
  
  United States
  
  Next steps
  
  The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at HRPolicyTeam@fdic.gov
  
  You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

If you are applying under any special hiring authority you MUST submit proof of eligibility with your application.

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:

1. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here. You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' eligibility.
2. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, i.e. SCHEDULE A: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefit. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
   
   
3. CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24); and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34), and the pay plan, series, grade and salary for the position you are relying upon to be considered for this position. If reinstatement eligible include your Career/Career-Conditional SF-50. To be considered as a noncompetitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level the applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
4. EXCEPTED SERVICE EMPLOYEES: Your current agency must have an interchange agreement with OPM (for a list of agencies with current interchange agreements please click here); Excepted service appointees without an interchange agreement are eligible to use any other applicable special appointing authorities.
5. CURRENT OR FORMER CAREER SES MEMBERS: You are eligible for reinstatement to a competitive service position if you were previously employed under a career or career-conditional appointment prior to the SES appointment. SES members without competitive service career status are eligible to use any other applicable special appointing authorities. Multiple SF-50s showing current or former career SES appointment and proof of career or career-conditional tenure must be submitted by the closing date to receive consideration as a status applicant. Both SES and Competitive Service SF-50s must be uploaded as one document to avoid overriding your first attachment or upload one SF-50 under the "SF-50" placeholder and the other under the "other supporting documentation" placeholder. If you have any questions regarding which SF-50s to submit or how to upload them, it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this job opportunity announcement before the closing date.
6. FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable. The final PDF form is also acceptable. Please note that your form must be printed in landscape orientation for the required signatures to be visible. If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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.

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.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue.

You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

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.

Agency contact information

Paris Hardy

Phone

703-609-7234

Email

phardy@fdic.gov

Address

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Human Resources, Executive Resources

3501 Fairfax Dr.

Room VS-D3027

Arlington, Virginia 22226

United States

Next steps

The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at HRPolicyTeam@fdic.gov

You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request