Job Title: Manager Reserve Bank Services Section & Deputy Ombudsman. Federal Reserve System--Board Of Governors

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Job Title:Manager Reserve Bank Services Section & Deputy Ombudsman

Agency:Federal Reserve System--Board Of Governors

Job Announcement Number:9965

JOB SUMMARY:

Come join the Federal Reserve Board!

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• ·         Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• ·         No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• ·         You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• ·         You must have a JD or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.

DUTIES:

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The position involves responsibilities in two different program areas:  the Reserve Bank Services Section and the Ombudsman function.
The manager of the Reserve Bank Services Section is responsible for overseeing the Federal Reserve Directors Program and other operations.  The primary mission of the Directors Program is to ensure that the roles and responsibilities of Reserve Bank directors are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the System’s regulatory and supervisory activities, Board policy, legal requirements, and sound corporate governance practices.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, communicating, and administering policies and procedures, which will require the candidate to become a subject matter expert regarding relevant laws and regulations.  The successful candidate must be able to resolve novel and complex issues with regard to applicable law, policy, and existing precedent.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for executing several System-wide conferences each year, which will involve providing overall direction for setting the agenda, identifying substantive discussion topics, and arranging for discussion leaders and guest speakers.  Please review additional information about the Directors Program on the Board of Governors public website at http://www.federalreserve.gov/abouthefed/directors/about.htm.   

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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Due to the nature of job responsibilities, which are highly visible throughout the Federal Reserve System and to members of the public, this position requires meticulous attention to detail.  In addition, candidates must possess strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and superior written and oral communication skills, as typically acquired by completion of a degree and practical experience in a field such as law.  Strong preference will be given to an attorney with experience in corporate governance. 

Pursuant to a federal statute and Board policy, the Deputy Ombudsman assists in resolving questions and complaints from supervised institutions and members of the public regarding the Federal Reserve System’s supervisory and regulatory activities.  The successful candidate must be able to apply sound Ombudsman practices to ensure that complaints are addressed in a fair and timely manner.  The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of ethical principles, including the proven ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate impartiality.  Please review additional information regarding the Ombudsman function on the Board of Governors public website at http://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/ombudsman.htm.   

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your resume and writing sample will be reviewed to determine if you satisfy the minimum education and experience requirements and to evaluate how well your background and skills relate to the job responsibilities.  Your cover letter should address the following factors:
(1) Knowledge of sound corporate governance practices
(2) Experience participating in dispute resolution proceedings
(3) Superior written and oral communication skills
(4) Excellent analytical ability
(5) Proven ability to pay precise attention to detail and complete assignments with minimal oversight
(6) Professional maturity and strong interpersonal skills 

BENEFITS:

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http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/benefits.htm

OTHER INFORMATION:

Applicants must submit an example of their original, unedited professional writing and three professional references.

HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 05, 2014 to receive consideration.

* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. 

* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please provide a cover letter (as described above), a current resume, a sample of your original, unedited professional writing, and at least three professional references who can speak directly to your qualifications. 

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

FRB Recruiting Hotline
Phone: (202)452-3880
Email: FRBRECRUITING@FRB.GOV

Agency Information:
Federal Reserve Board
20th and C Streets NW
Washington, DC
20551