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upporting documentation, a determination is made that the score you have received is not a true reflection of your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect the information you provided that support your abilities. 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.aspThe 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.aspHealth Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/hea

tion of legal principles and precedents, and recommendations or conclusions; conducting research on difficult legal questions lacking clearly applicable precedents. Searched for legal precedents in multiple sources, and analyzed their relative applicability to factual situations; independently conducting research on easily resolved legal questions and searching legal reference sources for precedent. Failure to fully describe your qualifications or experience in this narrative may result in your being rating ineligible or your score being lowered.In 500 words or less, please describe your experience, education, and training and how you performed the following: prepare opinions, depositions, or briefs on legal case issues sufficient for litigation and judicial review; provided legal advice and opinions in connection with legal questions or problems that were controversial, novel, or unique, and for which there was no guiding precedent; prepared all actions, briefs, and decisions for cas

f and responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests; drafting outgoing responses; developing, organizing, and providing briefings and training programs on FOIA policy, regulations, and procedures. Note: Supervisory experience is highly desired.B. I do not have the experience described above.For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E- I

laced 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 ANDA 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) ANDA 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 condi

facts and ideas (both orally and in writing) in a convincing manner.  Please elaborate on your experience working with the press, political appointees, Congress, and other high-level organizations and staff on various types of important national issues.  Experience includes working in groups and teams conducting briefings with outside groups and gaining cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.  Failure to provide the supporting information below may result in your application being disqualified or receiving a low rating.SUBSTANTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AND THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940:  In the text box below, please describe your experience with the above Acts as they relate to the securities industry.  Experience should include substantive work experience interpreting and applying all the Acts above in performing your dut

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 ANDA 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) ANDA copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Pers

qualifications. A minimum of one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the SK/GS-12 level is required.Examples of specialized experience include performing application and system administration functions for configuration management and other related automated tools and processes (i.e., change management, version management, requirements management, etc.).In additional applicants must show that they meet the following mandatory selective factor or they will not be considered:Applicants must show performance of full application and system administration functions for configuration management and related tools to include SAS/BASE, SAS/SQL, and SAS/MACROC in a Windows of Unix environment.  This includes independently performing all administrator functions to include:  creating tables, figures and data summary reports and documents using SAS procedures such as Proc Report, Proc Freq, etc.For more information on this position, the qualifications required or how to succe

ckground InformationIf 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 directly relates to this position.A. I have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized expertise includes the following: (i) specialized knowledge of the U.S. clearance and settlement system and the role of clearing agencies in that system; and/or (ii) knowledge of and experience applying the federal securities laws and rules in general as well as particularly those applicable to clearing agencies; and/or (iii) experience in examinations, particularly those of large complex institutions.B. My experience does not match the choice above.MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:  In the text box below, please describe your level of experience designing and implementing strategies which maximize emplo

be subject to a security investigation.This position requires a 1-year SO probationary periodMoving expenses may be offeredAdditional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DCThe Associate Director (Clearance and Settlement) position is located in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations.The Associate Director (AD) is responsible the overall management of the Clearance and Settlement program, and, in particular, the nationwide examination program for clearing agencies and transfer agents.A primary focus of the incumbent is to develop and strengthen the examination oversight program for clearing agencies, including enhancing focus on risk management issues and potential systemic risk concerns.In addition, the incumbent will oversee enhancements to the transfer agent examination program, including enhancing its focus on risk and emerging issues.The attorneys, accountants and examiners in the Office conduct risk-based

d refer to it as you answer the questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission to ensure you have responded to all questions.Social Security NumberVacancy Identification NumberThe Vacancy Identification Number is: ET3806451. Title of JobSupervisory Program Support Specialist2. Biographic Data3. E-Mail Address4. Work InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.5. Employment Availability6. CitizenshipAre you a citizen of the United States?7. Background InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.8. Other InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.9. LanguagesIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.10. Lowest GradeEnter the lowest grade level that you will accept for this position.  The lowest grade for this position is 12.121311. Miscellaneous InformationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.1

tion is being filled through the Excepted Service Hiring Authority and open to all US Citizens.The traditional rating and ranking of applications and Rule of Three do not apply to this position.All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements and the selective placement factors (SPFs) will be forward for consideration.BENEFITS: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.This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.aspThe below links provi

dit rating agencies, or corporate, municipal, or structured debt finance.Advises agency management officials on difficult and sensitive compliance examinations that may have no precedents.Conducts and directs compliance examinations that are broad in scope, such as of entities that are engaged with novel strategies or innovative practices.Reviews documents, schedules, working papers, and narrative materials.Conducts analysis, evaluates findings, and formulates conclusions about registrants’ degree of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.Prepares authoritative written reports including evaluative commentaries appropriate to the operations of the registrant being examined.May work closely with enforcement personnel in connection with investigation and civil and administrative proceedings relating to alleged securities law violations.Assists in developing the technical capability of lower grade examiners by participating with them in examinations and providing advice on

justed to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your experience as it relates to the following competencies: Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions.Ability to lead innovation through collaborative relationships internally and externally to the organization. Ability to integrate business processes with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.Ability to communicate in writing to multi-level audiences.Ability to communicate in person to multi-level audiences.Ability to provide consistent and improving customer service to all levels of an organization.To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment QuestionsApplication status may be viewed by accessing your Application Manager account at https://applicationmanager.gov/ and clicking on the vacancy identification number (AN377574) to view your Application Package Status screen.BENEFITS:The Federa

ve this section blank.12. Special KnowledgeIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.13. Test LocationIf you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.14. Veteran Preference ClaimIf 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 conti

eing 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 13.5. 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 employe

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 serviceOR 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 ANDOfficial 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 vacancyInformation for prefe

r 22, 2010.Option A:  Application Manager (Preferred Method)To begin, choose one of these options: ·If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of the USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire. Instructions for uploading your supporting documentation will be provided in the application manager during the completion of the assessment questionnaire.·If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may have already created. To return to Application Manager at any time simply go to http://applicationmanager.gov/. Option B:  FaxIf it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, follow these steps to fax your responses to the

ing other regulators (e.g., state securities regulators, self-regulatory organizations, and other civil and criminal regulators), investors and securities industry organizations, and others. The responsibilities of the Associate Regional Director also involve frequent communication with other SEC staff including staff in the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations in Washington, DC.Further, the Associate Regional Director may be required to assess the economic impact, feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of existing and/or proposed legislation, standards, regulations, and/or policies in order to develop, review, and/or approve high-level policies that have a broad impact on significant agency programs and/or mission areas. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: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 coll

sessing the compliance, activities and risks of registered securities firms in the region; (3) providing assistance and information to securities firms and to investors in the region; and (4) providing information and/or assistance to enforcement staff and criminal authorities with respect to possible violations of federal securities laws and regulations. The office may also be responsible for participating in bankruptcy proceedings in which the agency has an interest. The Associate Regional Director provides management of these functions. The position involves significant leadership, management, and communication skills (written and oral), as well as knowledge of the federal securities laws applicable to firms that are registered with the Commission. The Associate Regional Director plans and manages a large and critical agency program and its operations. Program-related activities include personnel management, goal-setting, strategic planning, capital planning and investment control,

meet the specified requirements.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSIn addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK-13 level in the Federal service, independently reviewing public company filings and recommending the resolution of disclosure and financial reporting issues; applying GAAP, the accounting rules and policies of Federal securities laws and acts and other relevant literature to prepare or review financial statements or SEC filings; written and oral communication skills. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the close of this announcement.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: You will be required to complete narratives for the below listed KSAs in the occupational questionnaire for this announcement. Knowledge of Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.Skill in recognizing, analyzing and resolving disclosure and financial reporting issues.Ex