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Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 1

Salary

$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-25642-03201

Department

Department of Banking & Securities

Division

BG Dpry Exmn Div 2

Opening Date

05/15/2025

Closing Date

5/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03201

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00055200

Bureau / Division

Banking and Securities Depository Examination Division 2

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered

City

Home Headquartered

Contact Name

Felicia Newbury

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you interested in an opportunity where you can combine your professional accounting skills with new experiences and diverse environments while traveling throughout the Commonwealth? The Department of Banking & Securities (DoBS) is excited to welcome a diligent Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 1 to serve as an assistant examiner and participate in the examination of financial depository institutions all across Pennsylvania. Join us as we strive to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations and promote sound management practices. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 1, you will perform a variety of assignments and participate in training programs designed to further competency and develop skills in the application of examining techniques. This position affords the unique opportunity to travel both in and out of the state in order to assist in the completion of examinations of financial institutions and conduct independent examinations of departments within financial institutions. We value and encourage professional growth and development, therefore you will participate in a variety of formal and on-the-job training assignments, attend basic examining or training seminars, and have the opportunity to study training materials to further develop the skills necessary to examine records, operations, and procedures of financial institutions. Work includes analyzing records of financial institutions to determine compliance; reconciling undivided profits, loss reserves, and capital accounts; as well as reconciling total balances of all savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposit, time open accounts, and all loan accounts to the general ledger. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Reviewing cash items, overdrafts, correspondent due from accounts, and other miscellaneous assets to determine amount of loss

+ Reviewing bank premises, furniture and fixtures accounts, other real estate and real estate sales contracts, and classifying as deemed appropriate

+ Reviewing written policies, reports, and open loan accounts

+ Analyzing operations of the institution for sound accounting, general operational procedures, and internal controls

+ Balancing trust subsidiary accounts to trust control figures

You may be asking yourself, why should I work at DoBS? The answer is simple, we place a high value on employee satisfaction and development to ensure a vibrant, motivated workforce. We also offer:

+ Stable and supportive work environment

+ Networking opportunities

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ On-the-job training

+ Professional development

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50418070) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time, home headquartered employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ This position requires out of state training annually during the first 4-5 years.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, economics or information technology including or supplemented by nine credits in accounting ;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes nine college credits in accounting.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position also requires possession of a current driver’s license which is not under suspension.

+ You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Selective Certification: Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor’s degree, in accounting, finance, economics, or information technology, that includes or is supplemented by nine credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or information technology, that includes or is supplemented by nine credits in accounting, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

05

How many semester credits have you completed with major coursework in accounting, finance, economics, or information technology?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 but less than 120 credits

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

06

Have you successfully completed nine or more semester credits of college coursework in accounting?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

07

How much full-time experience do you possess in accounting, finance, economics, or information technology?

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If Yes, please provide your CPA license number.

11

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – EXAMINATIONS

Conducts depository financial institutions examinations by analyzing institutional operations for sound accounting practices, operating procedures, internal controls, and adherence to policies, rules, and laws and regulations. Reviews financial institution premises, furniture and fixture accounts, real estate, and real estate contracts for compliance with regulations. Analyzes, evaluates, and reports on the effectiveness of financial and operational management controls. Cites deficiencies and makes recommendations for corrective action as necessary.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting examinations by analyzing facilities for sound practices, procedures, and adherence to rules, laws, and regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies and making recommendations for corrective action.

+ B. I have experience conducting examinations by analyzing facilities for sound practices, procedures, and adherence to rules, laws, and regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies; however, someone else was responsible for making recommendations for corrective action.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing, investigations, or research.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to conducting examinations.

+ Your level of responsibility.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ANALYSIS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Reviews and analyzes financial institution documentation for deficiencies, irregular or illegal activities, conflicts of interest, and regulatory compliance. Reviews examination reports for technical conformance with regulations. Verifies the accuracy of regulatory financial reports. Reports errors detected in documentation and recommends potential resolution.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing financial documentation in order to determine accuracy and regulatory compliance. I was responsible for reporting the errors and recommending potential resolution.

+ B. I have experience analyzing financial documentation in order to determine accuracy and regulatory compliance. I reported the errors; however, someone else was responsible for recommending potential resolution.

+ C. I successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, qualitative business analysis, or business law.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to analyzing financial documentation.

+ Your level of responsibility.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS

Applies relevant accounting theories and practices for a variety of transactions such as revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, loans, and inventory in accordance with applicable accounting and reporting standards and principles. Uses accounting records and other supporting documentation to evaluate and validate the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts. Monitors, reconciles, and corrects funds. Reconciles capital accounts and other subsidiary and general ledger accounts. Analyzes balance sheets and earnings statements, comparative analyses, earning trends, and other written reports.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds. I was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.

+ B. I have experience applying relevant accounting theories and practices to complete various accounting transactions. I monitored, reconciled, and corrected funds; however, someone else was responsible for evaluating and validating the posting of accounting entries to general ledger accounts.

+ C. I successfully completed college-level coursework related to accounting, forensic accounting, or finance.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

19

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to completing various accounting transactions.

+ Your level of responsibility.

20

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares written, technical, or narrative documents related to the inspections of facilities for adherence to policies, rules, and regulations. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey the findings of examinations that include recommendations for corrective action. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues and corrective action recommendations with members of management of facilities.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing written, technical, narrative, or analytical documents that convey findings. I was responsible for the final written report that made recommendations to ensure adherence to policies, rules, and regulations.

+ B. I have experience preparing written, technical, narrative, or analytical documents that convey findings. Someone else was responsible for the final written report that made recommendations to ensure adherence to policies, rules, and regulations.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business or technical writing, public speaking, or communications.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

22

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to preparing written, technical, narrative, or analytical documents.

+ Your level of responsibility.

23

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov