FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER

Job Description and Duties The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one (1) permanent, full-time Financial Institutions Examiner position in the Division of Corporations and Financial Institutions, Office of Credit Unions.
Position is to be located in the Los Angeles office.
This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.
Under the general supervision of a Financial Institutions Manager (FIM), the Financial Institutions Examiner is responsible for participating in the examinations of State licensed credit unions conducted in accordance with the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System and the applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
The Financial Institutions Examiner may be assigned either as a team member or lead examiner and is responsible for reporting their conclusions in a memorandum of their assigned area or in a Report of Examination.
As EIC, the FIE coordinates the work of examiners assigned to an examination, and reviews and edits workpaper and report comments of other examiners.
Assists with or conducts examination fieldwork and exit meetings with management of licensees and/or affiliates.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions The Los Angeles office is located in the heart of the downtown financial district within walking distance to restaurants, transit, multiple parking options.
The duties of this position may require the incumbent to visit any credit union licensee location, division, or branch office or conduct examinations of the largest and most complex operations of a licensee, all of which may require the ability to travel.
This position may require some travel to other office locations and occasional travel to conferences, meetings and training events.
Travel is primarily done by driving, but also includes periodic air travel and overnight travel.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-407409 Position #(s): 410-166-4101-XXX Working Title: FIE Field Examiner Classification: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER $4,295.
00 - $8,367.
00 A $4,295.
00 - $5,715.
00 B $5,543.
00 - $6,943.
00 C $6,684.
00 - $8,367.
00 CalHR has authorized the DFPI to pay candidates hired in at the Financial Institutions Examiner level (Range A) a hire above minimum (H.
A.
M.
) rate of $5283.
00.
Retroactive salary increases are pending for SEIU Bargaining units, and are not reflected in the posted pay scales.
# of Positions: 1 Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products.
The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters.
Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders.
The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.
Department Website: https://dfpi.
ca.
gov/ Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired.
The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background, Fingerprinting, and a review of any governmental records.
In addition, other available sources of background information may be reviewed prior to appointment.
FINGERPRINT Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring.
In accordance to DFPI’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position.
Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s Conflict of Interest Regulations.
The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economics Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st and within 30 days of leaving office.
Additional Filing Instructions: You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account.
If applying with a hard copy application, please reference “JC-407409/RPA# OCU 24-127” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Please see the attached Class Specification.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the classification they are applying for.
Minimum qualifications (MQ's) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ's of the classification, the applicant will not be considered and may be withheld from the eligible list.
Application (Std.
678) must be completed in detail to demonstrate the quality and breadth of work experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification.
If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your college transcripts that contain the following information: name of institutions, completion date of degree conferred, and semester or quarter credits earned.
Foreign Degrees must provide Degree Evaluation to verify U.
S.
equivalency.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/5/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Attn: Vanessa Slade Human Resources Office 2101 Arena Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Vanessa Slade Human Resources Office 2101 Arena Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Degree and/or School Transcripts Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position according to the instructions provided.
Application packages received without an SOQ as described may not be considered.
Please see the Statement of Qualifications Instructions below for specific instructions regarding your SOQ response.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other documents do not take the place of this requirement.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Exercises good judgment in decision-making Knowledge of: General accounting and auditing principles and procedures; business law; statistics; Works well with others, under changing priorities, and work irregular hours when workload dictates.
Possesses good written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits State employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision and leave benefits, as well as retirement programs and other benefits.
Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees’ wages, hours and conditions of employment.
Other possible benefits include: Alternate Work Schedules Telework Reimbursement Accounts Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://dfpi.
ca.
gov/ Human Resources Contact: Vanessa Slade (916) 495-5735 vanessa.
slade@dfpi.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Angelina Endsley (916) 576-4938 eeo@dfpi.
ca.
gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Examination Information Applicants will need to take and pass the online FIE exam/assessment to be eligible to apply for vacant FIE positions.
To be admitted into the FIE exam/assessment, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (Four-year Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or a related business/management specialization or a minimum of 16 semester units of professional accounting courses in elementary and advanced or intermediate accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and 3 semester hours of business law).
The FIE exam/assessment can be found on the CalCareers website at https://www.
jobs.
ca.
gov/JOBSGEN/0PBBX.
PDF Once passing the online FIE exam/assessment, applicants will be eligible to apply for vacant FIE positions posted on the CalCareers website at: www.
calcareers.
ca.
gov and on the DFPI’s website at: www.
DFPI.
ca.
gov/careers.
Current or former state civil service employees may have lateral transfer eligibility to apply for vacant FIE positions and for questions regarding your employment history consult with your department’s Human Resources Office.
Statement Of Qualifications Instructions A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this recruitment.
Applications that do not include a SOQ response or responses that do not directly answer all of the questions below, will be rejected.
The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font, and must include the applicant’s first and last name in the upper left corner of each page.
Please describe your education, training, and skills to meet the criteria in the duty statement that make you qualified for the position Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of a SOQ.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.