Examiner

Summary This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation in Patient Capital Investments Division Examinations Unit. The incumbent's primary function is to examine individual SBICs for compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies for effective oversight of licensed companies within the SBIC program. Learn more about this agency Duties Duty Locations: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. For GS-12 $89,508 to $137,128 GS-13 - $106,437 to $163,062 General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under OPM Salary & Wages. As an Examiner, GS-0501-12, you will be responsible for: Planning, coordinating, and conducting comprehensive examinations of Small Business Investment Companies to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Participating in conferences with key officials of Small Business Investment Companies, agency officials and other personnel to provide information regarding the results of examinations conducted. Developing recommendations regarding procedural changes for improving the program regulatory oversight functions. As directed, conducting special examinations of Small Business Investment Companies involving complex financial or regulatory matters, or history of regulatory non-compliance. The GS-0501-12 Examiner is developmental in nature to the full performance level of GS-13. As an Examiner, GS-0501-13, you will be responsible for: Planning, coordinating, and conducting comprehensive examinations of Small Business Investment Companies to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Participating in conferences with key officials of Small Business Investment Companies, agency officials and other personnel to provide information regarding the results of examinations conducted. Developing recommendations regarding procedural changes for improving the program regulatory oversight functions. As directed, conducting special examinations of Small Business Investment Companies involving complex financial or regulatory matters, or history of regulatory non-compliance. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen You must successfully complete a background investigation. You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Qualifications Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Analyzing financial reports, financial transactions and organizational structures to determine the financial soundness of a business; and Presenting financial and technical information to management and other stakeholders regarding regulatory compliance issues; and Researching and analyzing processes regarding financial and regulatory examinations. These qualifications must be clearly reference in your resume. Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Analyzing financial reports, financial transactions, and organizational structures to determine financial soundness of a business; and Presenting financial and technical information to management and other stakeholders regarding regulatory compliance issues; and Developing recommendations to modify approaches for regulatory review, audit, or examination techniques. These qualifications must be clearly reference in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Financial Administration and Program Series 0501 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. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 04/13/2026. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Additional information This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228 or NFFE Local 2170. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: 1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF). 2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce. 3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced. 4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment). Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home). Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/ Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement if additional vacancies occur within 180 days of the date the certificates were issued. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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