Summary This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision (Division), in Headquarters of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides advice, guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures related to personnel and administrative regulations, resolves difficult and complex operating problems, and prepares policy recommendations for program improvement. Please note that the closing date of this job announcement has been amended to close on 01/29/2024. Responsibilities Assists the Chief in providing direct advice and guidance to the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) supervisors and managers nationwide on various policy and procedural aspects of administrative programs. Provides guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures to the Chief, Administrative Management Section and managers. Resolves problems and develops and implements program improvements as required. Manages personnel activities. Assist management in determining the appropriate methods for recruitment and staffing of Advises management on the appropriate way to fill vacancies, and recommends disapproval of their requests when not in compliance with Corporate or RMS policy. Reviews conference requests to ensure compliance with Corporation policy and procedures for the preparation and administration of senior management meetings. Procures facilities; works with contracts, training, catering and printing to get timely service on specifics needs for the event. Handles logistics and accommodations for speakers and participants. Serves as event coordinator and is available during the event to handle any last minute needs of speakers and or participants. Prepares informational packages for the Director and Deputy Director. Participates in special studies and analytical projects related to current and proposed organizational and program initiatives. Gathers necessary information, and prepares briefing materials for the supervisor or other RMS senior management. Accountable for running CHRIS reports, updating organizational charts, monitoring tickler files and associated reports, updating and correcting staffing tables as necessary, and coordinating with supervisors and staff to ensure timely receipt of documents and completion of actions. Compares the division's data and reports with those from Corporate systems (NFC, CHRIS, etc.) to ensure accuracy. Works with the appropriate person to resolve the discrepancies and prepares exception reports to management, highlighting areas in need of management attention. Requirements Conditions of Employment THIS IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR: The selectee will be given a temporary promotion if eligible or be placed on a lateral detail if already serving at the advertised grade level on a permanent basis. This assignment may be terminated early or extended based on management’s needs. If temporarily promoted, the temporary promotion cannot exceed five (5) years, nor can it be made permanent. Return Rights: If the duration of this temporary assignment is one (1) year or less, the employee will be returned to their permanent position of record. Return rights to the employee’s permanent position of record may be impacted if the temporary assignment lasts over one (1) year (including extensions beyond the initial appointment) and is in a different Division/Office. Office refers to the equivalent of a Division, not a geographic location. When both criteria apply, the temporary and permanent Division/Office must concur on the position to which the employee will be permanently returned to. If the employee’s permanent position of record is no longer available at the conclusion of the temporary assignment, the employee will be placed in a position that is comparable to his or her permanent position (i.e., same series, grade, and duty location). Employees will be notified of what their permanent placement will be prior to accepting temporary assignments that are longer than one (1) year or being extended beyond one (1) year. At the end of a temporary promotion (if temporarily promoted), the employee’s basic pay will be set at the rate received prior to being temporarily promoted, regardless of the length of the temporary promotion. The pay rate shall be increased to reflect pay increases (if any) received while temporarily promoted, as long as the resulting rate does not exceed the new range maximum. Change in Duty Location: If the duty location of this temporary assignment is different from the employee’s permanent duty location of record, the employee's duty location may be changed to the temporary duty location for the duration of the assignment if the temporary assignment lasts over one (1) year (including extensions beyond the initial appointment). Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required. Qualifications 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. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG/GS 12 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience overseeing and/or coordinating personnel management and administrative program operations specifically related to at least (4) of the following areas: position management, recruitment, staffing, travel, awards, personnel/payroll operations, and facilities. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024 and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.