Student Trainee (Credit Union Examiner)

Duties

Summary

This is a Pathways Intern Program position with the NCUA. If you are selected, you will be placed in a dynamic developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government.

Invest in your nation’s future, make a difference in your community…gain from the experience. At the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) you’re not just a number, working to make quotas or improve the bottom line, you have the opportunity to make a difference. NCUA is the federal agency that charters and supervises federal credit unions and insures savings in federal and most state-chartered credit unions across the country through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), a federal fund backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. To learn more about NCUA’s structure, diversity, and history click on the following links:

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This position receives on-the-job training as a field examiner. The training assignments prepare you to manage, supervise and conduct examinations for a district of federal and federally-insured state credit unions. Credit Union Examiners (CUEs) plan, conduct, and complete examinations of federally chartered credit unions and the work day varies from one examination to the next – credit union to credit union. Some examinations are completed independently, while others may require being part of a team. The location of credit unions varies and could be within high rise office buildings, small churches, and manufacturing plants. For more information regarding the "Career Highlights of a Credit Union Examiner", click here .

Work schedule may be full-time or part-time aligned with the student’s school schedule and credit union exams/training. Part-time work must be between 16-32 hours a week. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours a week. During time of school breaks, students may work full time after coordination with supervisor. If not working out of a credit union, examiners will work virtually from home or another designated location, if approved, as there is no local NCUA office building.

All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met no later than June 15, 2018.

Responsibilities

Serves in a developmental position with assignments/training directed toward providing the capability of eventually performing the full scope of Credit Union Examiner duties. Performs assignments under the general guidance of the On-the-Job Trainer (OJT)/higher-level Credit Union Examiner. On the job training and duties include:

Assisting in planning, conducting, and completing examinations of federally chartered and federally insured credit unions;
Analyzing credit union data to determine financial soundness, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and identifying potential areas of risk to the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF);
Preparing written reports pertaining to analysis of credit union’s current and potential condition; and
Reviewing call reports from credit unions.

We strongly encourage you to watch the video below to see more about a Day in the Life of a Credit Union Examiner.

Travel Required

Occasional travel – Occasional travel is required to visit assigned credit unions in the geographic area. In additon, travel is required to participate in regional team examinations, training events, and conferences.

Supervisory status

Promotion Potential

Who May Apply

This job is open to…

Currently enrolled students, public, internship, U.S. Citizens

Questions? This job is open to 2 groups.

Job family (Series)

0599 Financial Management Student Trainee
Requirements
Requirements

Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
- A trial period is required
- You will be required to sign Pathways Intern Program Participant Agreement
All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met no later than June 15, 2018.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the Pathways Intern Program, the individual must have been accepted for enrollment or be enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half -time basis ("half-time" is defined by the educational institution in which the student is enrolled). Qualifying education institutions include: 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school; or post-secondary home-school curriculum. Proof of enrollment is required.

PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION TO THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE:

NCUA may convert an intern noncompetitively from the Pathways Internship Program to a term or permanent position in the competitive service. However, conversion is not mandatory or guaranteed. To be eligible for conversion, an Intern must:
- Have completed at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Pathways Internship program, while enrolled as a full-time or half-time degree-seeking student. Up to one-half (320 of the 640-hours service requirement) may be waived, or other experience may be credited in accordance with 5 CFR 362.204(c) or 5 CFR 362.204(d). Creditable work experience must be comparable to the work experience of the Internship appointment;
- Have completed educational requirements from an accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;
- Have received a favorable recommendation by an official of the agency; and
- Meet the qualification requirements, pass a written assessment, and complete 3 semester hours* in Introductory Auditing (or equivalent course).
Conversion may be to the CU-7 or CU-9 with a full performance level of CU-12.

Qualifications

YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL CURRENT TRANSCRIPT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, OR YOU WILL BE MADE INELIGIBLE.

To qualify at the grade CU-04 , applicants must have:

EDUCATION : Completion of at least two full academic years (equivalent to 60 semester hours) of post-high school study leading to an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or higher degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or other directly related business field. This education must have included the following: 1) Three semester hours of course work in Accounting ; and 2) a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher out of a possible 4.0, based on the average of the completed courses.

To qualify at the grade CU-05 , applicants must have:

EDUCATION : Completion of at least three full academic years (equivalent to 90 semester hours) of post-high school study leading to a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or other directly related business field. This education must have included the following: 1) Three semester hours of course work in Accounting ; and 2) a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher out of a possible 4.0, based on the average of the completed courses.

All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met no later than June 15, 2018.

Education

*NOTE: To Meet Auditing Experience Requirement: For applicants who do not possess the required auditing education, NCUA will allow applicants an opportunity to complete the 3 Semester Hours of course work in Introductory Auditing (or equivalent course). This auditing course must provide instruction in the fundamental auditing concepts such as internal controls, separation of duties, independence of judgment, and verification of accounts; awareness of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. The NCUA agrees to fund this course, if needed. This requirement must be completed before conversion. Rare exceptions may be approved by management.

All education must be achieved by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees received from schools by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation .

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. For graduates of foreign universities, an evaluation of all course work from an organization recognized as specializing in interpretation of credentials is required. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

Additional information

If you are selected for this position at the CU-04, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next level provided that you have fulfilled the necessary qualification requirements. Promotion is not automatic and is conditional on demonstrated ability to perform the higher grade level duties, a current written performance appraisal rating of "fully successful" or better, fulfillment of the necessary qualification requirements, and sufficient work at the higher grade level position.

SALARY : Pay will be set using NCUA’s Compensation policy. The hourly salary range shown is NCUA’s Locality Pay Rate (LPR) for the geographical rate of Dallas, TX.

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. You may register or check status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: http://www.sss.gov/

This Student Trainee (Credit Union Examiner) position is in a bargaining unit.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

NCUA IS A COMPETITIVE SERVICE AGENCY.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of meeting the education requirement and your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
- Knowledge of finance principles;
- Oral communication;
- Written communication; and
- Time management.
Your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, transcripts and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified – Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.

Well Qualified – Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications.

Qualified – Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications.

If you are found Best Qualified, an in-person interview may be conducted, and reference check may be obtained.

Application of Veterans’ Preference: The process used to evaluate Pathways Internship Program applicants does not add veterans’ preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service connected disability of at least 10 percent are placed in the highest quality category (ahead of the non-preference eligibles).

Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification.
Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation
Required Documents
Required Documents
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED (as they apply) AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

1. RESUME

2. TRANSCRIPTS: To be eligible for the Internship Program, you will need to submit a current copy of your unofficial transcripts from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You must submit a legible copy of transcripts or list of college courses with your name, school name, credit or semester hours,major(s), and grade-point average together with an enrollment verification documentation.

Failure to provide transcripts will result in non-consideration for this position . You will be required to submit a copy of your official college transcript if you are selected.

3. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS (if claiming veteran’s preference):
- For 5-Point Preference: DD 214 (Member 4 Copy) or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command.
- For 10-Point Preference: DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), VA letter and SF-15 .
PLEASE NOTE: You have three options for submitting your documentation: (1) you can upload documents from your USAJOBS account; (2) upload documents from your personal computer; (3) or fax documents. Please follow the system prompts to submit your documents. Not all documents will apply to you and you only need to submit those that are applicable to your situation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits

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. Learn more about federal benefits .

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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.