Director (Chartering), NB-0570-VII

About the role

As a Director (Chartering) in Chartering, Organization and Structure (CO&S), you will direct the processing of complex, policy-sensitive bank applications. You will serve as an expert advisor to senior management on legal, safety, and soundness issues while managing risks within the industry.

This role requires leading staff, coordinating with Supervision and Legal teams, and guiding policy to ensure mission-critical goals are met.

What you will do

• Serve as a technical advisor to OCC senior management and staff on significant applications and issues, and emerging trends.
• Stay abreast of industry products, practices and trends and improve upon own skills, knowledge, etc., to maintain expert designation.
• Provide input and expertise on policy matters to influence and inform significant executive level actions affecting CO&S.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on CO&S policy and complex applications to OCC senior management, examiners, lawyers, and the industry.
• Oversee and direct the processing and analysis of routine, complex, novel or policy-sensitive applications; decide applications and exceptions to Part 5; and recommend final disposition of complex applications to senior OCC management.
• Represent OCC at meetings with applicants, the public, bankers, other regulators, etc., to advise on CO&S issues and matters.
• Explain and interpret OCC decisions to bank officials, bank counsel, other professionals, the press, the public and other OCC staff.
• Coordinate work with specialists within the OCC or with outside experts; provide advice and consultation on legislative and regulatory initiatives to improve the effectiveness of CO&S' policies and procedures; and provide input for testimony and speeches.
• Supervise assigned staff and direct the resources necessary to carry out programs and functions.
• Lead, motivate, and develop employees.
• Monitor the progress of assignments and evaluates training and developmental needs.
• Assess, evaluate, and provide input to performance evaluations.
• Recommend personnel decisions regarding hiring, promotions, adverse action, etc. Develop objectives, plans, resource strategies, and goals in support of the OCC's strategic plan.
• Develop and influence short and long-term plans and strategies related to CO&S.
• Ensure the integrity of the CO&S information system and other management information systems by directing and monitoring data input, reviewing/evaluating management reports, and ensuring the integrity of report data and timely submissions.

Requirements

• 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 trial period (unless already completed).
• Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
• Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
• Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
• Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
• Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, Human Resources or Subject Matter Expert(s) (SMEs) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Resume Evaluation Panel Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, Subject matter experts (SMEs) may review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Do not provide a separate narrative written statement.

Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Rating: Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas: Advisement, Collaboration, and Outreach Agility Banking Modernization Knowledge Decisiveness Developing Others Initiative Judgment and Decision Making Oral Communication Planning/Organizing Project Management Written Communication Your application package will be rated and ranked among others, based on your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Fully Successful (i.e., Level 3) to be eligible for promotion. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must be rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well-qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher.

Documents you must provide

• 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• Note: Please ensure that all bank, financial, and other confidential or sensitive information is removed/redacted from each document.
• RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
• Please limit your resume to two-pages.
• Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.
• To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume.
• We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
• Please review Resume Tips.
• CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
• OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: In addition, you may submit the following: Cover letter Recent performance evaluation

What to expect next

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (***), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: ***

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

One or more positions may be filled in any of the locations specified above. Selections for duty locations posted will be made based on management needs. All locations may not be filled.

Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53.

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 duties 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 vacancies.

The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate. This is an Excepted Service position under Schedule B, 213.3205(a). Salary range does not include geographical pay.

For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here. Total pay cannot exceed applicable pay cap, which is $311,400 for 2026. 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, ***.

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 excepted service are subject to a trial 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 trial 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 trial 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.