Technical Assistant (OA), NB-303-III (TERM NTE 4 Years)

Summary As a Technical Assistant (OA), you will provide a variety of technical and administrative services in support of the accessibility of information and documents used by a National Bank Examiner (NBE) who is visually impaired. This position is located in Community Banks, Columbus Field Office, Dublin, Ohio. Duties As a Technical Assistant (OA), you will: Travel with and assist the National Bank Examiner (NBE) in navigating various work locations on an as needed basis. Serve as a document reader for the NBE when written information is not in a format that is accessible. As requested by the NBE, remediate various documents by describing what the document says or transferring information into a format accessible by screen reading software used by the NBE. Use assistive technology, such as Job Access with Speech (JAWS) Software, to test remediated documents for accessibility and readability. Guide the NBE through computer issues via screen-sharing or in-person when the NBE encounters inaccessible software, documents, or trainings. Extract procedures from prior bank examinations and format to established standards for the NBE's review. Input information and work papers prepared by the NBE into official online repositories for bank examinations. Review NBE's written work for formatting consistency and visual appeal without changing the meaning or substance of the NBE's writing. Coordinate with Examiners-in-Charge (EICs) for upcoming assignments to ensure timely request and receipt of examination materials from the banks. Assist the NBE in completing functions if an administrative system is not accessible, for example, inputting the NBE's time and attendance information or travel related expenses. Participate in routine meetings with the OCC's Disability Accommodation Coordinator and others to identify potential accessibility issues or improvements. Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a background investigation (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities. Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that 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. To qualify for the NB-III level, applicants must have specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, NB-II or GS-4. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Specialized experience for this position includes: Providing technical and administrative support such as inputting information into online repositories, reviewing documents for formatting, and using software to maintain, compile, and communicate information. AND Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. OR You may substitute education for experience as follows: Four years of education above the high school level in any field. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Education Please see Qualifications section for education. Additional information This position is not in the bargaining unit. Salary range includes geographical pay. If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duty's changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more positions. The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility. All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.