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Credit Union Examiner (Recent Graduates Program)

  • At NCUA, differences make a difference. We value diversity of perspectives and backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive work environment where employees can contribute to their fullest potential. 

Invest in your nation's future, make a difference in your community...gain from the experience. At the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) you're not just a number, working to make quotas or improve the bottom line, you have the opportunity to make a difference. NCUA is the federal agency that charters and supervises federal credit unions and insures savings in federal and most state-chartered credit unions across the country through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), a federal fund backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. To learn more about NCUA's structure, diversity, and history click on the following links:

Applicants may only select 07 locations due to the anticipated volume of applicants. Choose locations in which you are willing to reside. Applicants are expected to reside close to their official duty station, normally within 40 miles. Where you live in relation to your official duty station MATTERS and more information can be reviewed by clicking here

Please Note:  This vacancy is also being advertised on USAJOBS under vacancy announcement NCUA-18-DE/MP-2028768 to all U.S. Citizens, all current and former federal employees with competitive status, reinstatement eligibles, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles, Veterans (VEOA, VRA and 30% Disabled), and special non-competitive appointment eligibles (e.g., Persons with Disabilities, Certain Military Spouses, Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers, etc.).

DUTIES

Credit Union Examiners plan, conduct, and complete examinations of federally insured and federally chartered credit unions. This includes analyzing credit union data to identify areas of concern, persistency of previous problems, and risk to the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). Some examinations are completed independently by an examiner while other examinations require working as part of a team.

Credit Union Examiners at the CU-7 and CU-9 level are considered developmental, work under the close supervision of a Supervisory Examiner, and are in a robust training program that includes:

  • Classroom training covering accounting, communications, credit union operations, examination procedures, analysis techniques, and administrative subjects;
  • Hands-on experience working with an On-The-Job trainer (OJT) within his/her assigned district of credit unions;
  • Reading assignments pertaining to the laws, regulations, policies and directives which govern the operation of federal and federally insured credit unions;
  • On-line training modules; and
  • Progressively responsible work assignments.

Travel Required

75% or less - Travel is required to visit assigned credit unions in the geographic area. In addition, travel is required to participate in regional team examinations, training events, and conferences.

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen
  • A trial period is required
  • You will be required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement
  • Mobility Agreement and Financial Disclosure forms are required
  • Must complete initial online questionnaire
  • If found to meet basic requirements, complete a USA Hire Writing Assessment

RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: 

To meet the Pathways Recent Graduates program requirements for this position, you must have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or program within 2 years of the date you submit your application or will graduate no later than June 15, 2018.

PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY:

Program participants MAY be converted, without a break in service, to a term, career or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must:

  • Complete two continuous years of work experience acquired through a Recent Graduate Program;
  • Complete 260 hours of formal interactive training;
  • Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted;
  • Meet any NCUA specific requirements specified in the Participant's Agreement;
  • Demonstrate successful job performance that results in a rating of record of at least Fully Successful and a recommendation for conversion by the first level supervisor; and,
  • Be recommended for conversion by the first-level supervisor.

To meet the Program requirements, all qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have a degree in accounting, business, or finance; is skilled in using information systems and technology; is skilled in preparing written communications; and has good interpersonal skills. Proficiency in additional languages is also desired. 

PLEASE NOTE:  To qualify based on the education qualification requirements listed below, you must complete those education requirements no later than June 15, 2018.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For all grade levels, if you are found to meet the basic experience and/or education qualification requirements below, you will be required to complete and successfully pass an online (USA Hire) writing assessment. See "How to Apply" for further information.

To meet the basic qualification requirements for the Grade 7, you must have one of the following (A, B, C, or D):

A. EXPERIENCE: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to CU/GS-05 level that has equipped the applicant with the competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities) to perform credit union examining work. This experience must have included preparing or analyzing financial statements and posting and/or balancing general ledger accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing work involved with examination and appraisal of financial records or statements for completeness and internal accuracy in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.

OR    

B. EDUCATION (Superior Academic Achievement): Completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or other directly related business field. This education must have included 6 Semester Hours of course work in Accounting (or equivalent courses) and 3 Semester Hours of course work in Introductory Auditing* (or an equivalent course) for a total of 9 Semester Hours. For a more detailed description of qualifying accounting coursework, please click here. In addition to the above degree/course work requirement, you must also meet ONE of the definitions of Superior Academic Achievement listed below:  

  1. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduates courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
  2. A grade-point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
  3. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, University or major subdivision.
  4. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

OR

C. EDUCATION (Graduate-level): One full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours or the number of units the school you attended considers equal to one full year) of graduate education in an accredited college or university in accounting, business, business administration (MBA), finance, marketing, economics or other directly related field. This education must have included or been supplemented by 6 semester hours in Accounting (or equivalent courses) and three hours in Introductory Auditing (or equivalent course) for a total 9 semester hours. These courses may have been at the graduate or undergraduate level and a description of qualifying accounting coursework can be found by clicking here.

OR

D. COMBINATION: A combination of graduate level education and experience described in "A" and "C" above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

To meet the basic qualification requirements for the Grade 9, you must have one of the following (A, B, C, or D):

A. EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to CU/GS-07 level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. This experience must have included assignments involved in the examination and auditing of credit unions or financial institutions through detailed examinations of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations and to ascertain that all transactions are properly supported and are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

OR    

B. EDUCATION (Graduate-level):

Completion of two full academic years of progressively higher graduate-level education, or a master's degree in an accredited college or university in fields such as accounting, business, business administration (MBA), finance, marketing, economics or other directly related academic field. This education must have included or been supplemented by 6 semester hours in Accounting (or equivalent courses) and 3 semester hours in Introductory Auditing* (or an equivalent course) for a total of 9 semester hours. These courses must have been at the graduate or undergraduate level and a description of qualifying accounting coursework can be found by clicking here.

OR    

C. CERTIFICATION: Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

OR

D. COMBINATION: A combination of education and experience described in "A" and "B" above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree in excess of 18 semester hours, and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take number the number of months experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.