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Senior Depository Financial Institutions Examiner

Salary

$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-38634-03203

Department

Department of Banking & Securities

Division

BG Bur Bnk Spvn

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03203

Position Number

00024991

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST10

Bureau / Division Code

00055000

Bureau / Division

Banking and Securities Bureau of Banking Supervision

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Felicia Newbury

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

If you are searching for the chance to expand on your experience in the planning, directing, analysis, and administration of examinations of depository financial institutions or trust companies, this is the role for you! As a Senior Depository Financial Institutions Examiner with the Department of Banking & Securities (DoBS) Banking and Securities Bureau of Banking Supervision you will have the chance to take on exciting challenges, mentor new examiners, and achieve your career goals.

Why work at DoBS? We place a high value on employee satisfaction and development to ensure a vibrant, motivated workforce. Apply and take your career to the next level with a team that provides networking opportunities, a stable and supportive work environment, professional development, and more!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this Senior Depository Financial Institutions Examiner position, you will serve as an Examiner-In-Charge (EIC). This involves scoping, preparing, directing, coordinating and conducting complex, specialty, and non-complex safety and soundness (S&S) examinations of depository institutions, in addition to assigning work, providing instruction, mentoring, and reviewing other examiners’ work for adherence to examination policies and procedures.

Our team will rely on your experience and leadership to determine each institution’s compliance with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws and regulations; identify weaknesses, deficiencies, and violations; and prepare recommendations to mitigate or correct these flaws. Communication is critical as you will discuss any findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and violations discovered in the examination with institution management, federal regulators and department personnel. This includes preparing written reports or comments as well as preparing and presenting oral and written presentations detailing examination findings.

A passion for sharing knowledge and elevating others is key for success in this position’s assignment as a mentor to new and developing examiners. You will also evaluate examiners’ performance and provide guidance and training on examination polices procedures, statutes, software, tools, and technology. Continue your career with a team that values and invests in its employees. Apply with us today!

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=00024991) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

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

+ This position requires travel.

+ Telework: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

+ 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:

+ Two years as a Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ Four years of professional experience in examining depository financial institution or trust company records and operations for conformance to laws, rules and regulations and a bachelor's degree with a major in finance, accounting, economics or information technology, including or supplemented by nine credits in accounting;or

+ Four years of professional internal auditing experience in a depository financial institution or trust company and a bachelor's degree with a major in finance, accounting, economics or information technology, including or supplemented by nine credits in accounting;or

+ Four years of professional operating experience in a depository financial institution or trust company with experience in any of the following areas: lending, audit, risk management, transactions processing, trust department, branch management, compliance, finance/accounting, information technology systems or capital markets/treasury; and a bachelor’s degree with a major in finance, accounting, 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.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position requires a valid driver's license.

+ 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 willnotbe 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).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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 been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Depository Financial Institutions Examiner 2 for two or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

04

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.

05

Have you completed nine or more college 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.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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

06

How many years of full-time professional experience in examining depository financial institution or trust company records and operations for conformance to laws, rules and regulations do you possess?

+ 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

07

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.

08

How many years of full-time professional internal auditing experience in a depository financial institution or trust company do you possess?

+ 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

09

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.

10

How many years of full-time professional operating experience in a depository financial institution or trust company with experience in any of the following areas: lending, audit, risk management, transactions processing, trust department, branch management, compliance, finance/accounting, information technology systems or capital markets/treasury do you possess?

+ 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

11

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.

12

How much graduate coursework have you completed in banking and financial services management? 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 your education was 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.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

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.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

13

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

Leads depository financial institution examinations by organizing the examination and analyzing operations for safe and sound accounting practices, operating procedures, internal controls, and adherence to policies, statutes, and regulations. Analyzes, evaluates, and reports on the effectiveness of financial and operational management controls. Prepares a report of examination discussing the institution's financial condition, policies, and procedures; citing deficiencies; and making recommendations for corrective action, as necessary.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience leading examinations of financial institutions by analyzing operations for safe and sound accounting practices, procedures, and adherence to policies, statutes, and regulations. I was responsible for preparing a report of examination discussing the institution's financial condition, policies, and procedures; citing deficiencies; and making recommendations for corrective action, as necessary.

+ B. I have experience conducting examinations by analyzing institutions for safe and sound practices, procedures, and adherence to rules, laws, and regulations. I was responsible for citing deficiencies and making recommendations; however, someone else was responsible for leading the examination and preparing the report of examination.

+ 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.

15

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.

+ Your experience leading examinations, including the type of institutions.

+ Your experience citing deficiencies.

+ Your experience preparing reports of examinations.

+ Your level of responsibility.

16

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.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ANALYSIS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Reviews and analyzes institution financial statements, filings, and policies and procedures for deficiencies, irregular or illegal activities, conflicts of interest, and regulatory compliance. 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 institution financial statements, filings, and policies and procedures to determine deficiencies, irregular or illegal activities, conflicts of interest, and regulatory compliance. I was responsible for reporting errors and recommending potential resolution.

+ B. I have experience analyzing financial documentation to determine accuracy and regulatory compliance. I reported errors.

+ C. I have 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.

18

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.

+ Your experience analyzing institution financial statements, filings, policies, and procedures.

+ Your experience reporting errors.

+ Your experience recommending potential resolution.

+ Your level of responsibility.

19

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.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – INTERPRET AND APPLY LAWS, REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

Interprets and applies federal and state financial laws, regulations, policies, standards, and objectives. Explains the information to staff, professional associations, government officials, and the public.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of an agency/organization related to financial laws. I explained this information to staff AND individuals outside the agency/organization.

+ B. I have experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of an agency/organization NOT related to financial laws. I explained this information to staff AND individuals outside the agency/organization

+ C. I have experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of an agency/organization. I explained this information to staff OR individuals outside the agency/organization.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public relations or government policy.

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

21

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.

+ Your experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of an agency/organization related to financial laws. Be sure to include if you explained this information to staff and/or individuals outside the agency/organization.

+ Your experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of an agency/organization NOT related to financial laws. Be sure to include if you explained this information to staff and/or individuals outside the agency/organization.

+ Your level of responsibility.

22

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.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares reports that include data related to an institution's financial performance; adherence to policies, statutes, and regulations; and recommendations for corrective action. Designs, produces, and modifies existing worksheets (balance sheets/income statements) to be used for accounting purposes. 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 reports that included data related to institutions' financial performance and adherence to policies, statutes, and regulations.

+ B. I have experience designing, producing, or modifying existing worksheets (balance sheets/income statements) to be used for accounting purposes.

+ C. I have experience preparing documents or written materials not listed in the above levels.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, or financial reports

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

24

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.

+ Your experience preparing reports that included data related to the financial performance and adherence to policies, statutes, and regulations.

+ Your experience designing, producing, or modifying existing worksheets (balance sheets/income statements) to be used for accounting purposes.

+ Your experience preparing documents or written materials not related to financial reports or worksheets.

+ Your level of responsibility.

25

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.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov