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| Job Title : Director, Credit Policy (Open Until Filled, Cut-off every two weeks beginning December 11th, 2008) |
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Overseas Private Investment Corporation |
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Washington DC Metro Area, DC
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Sub Agency: Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer
Job Announcement Number:
09-OPIC-07
Director, Credit Policy (Open Until Filled, Cut-off every two weeks beginning December 11th, 2008)
SALARY RANGE: 115,317.00 - 149,000.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
to Wednesday, November 25, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1101-15POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent/Competitive Service
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens.
JOB SUMMARY:
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC) is an agency of the U.S. government located in Washington DC.OPIC helps U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. foreign policy.OPIC is a Federally owned corporation, and is subject to most of the Federal personnel guidelines.OPIC's employees are primarily competitive service and are subject to the general schedule pay and classification system.In addition to standard Federal benefits, OPIC offers a public transportation subsidy and a program for pre-tax health and child care expenses.
Send Mail to:
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
1100 New York Avenue NW
Washingtion, DC 20527
For questions about this job:
Human Resources Management
Phone: 202-336-8542
Email: jobs@opic.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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09-OPIC-07
Director, Credit Policy (Open Until Filled, Cut-off every two weeks beginning December 11th, 2008)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade-level in the Federal service or private sector.Specialized experience should be directly related to the duties of the position that entails experience in commercial banking, investment banking, and project financing in the development and management of employees with a focus in the area of credit approval policies and procedures and serving as an advisor to a high level official.
Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
Qualification requirements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management?s ?Qualification Standards Operating Manual?.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
This position supports the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and is designated as a mission-critical emergency position that is required to perform certain OPIC mission critical essential function (s), or to provide critical support for performance of OPIC mission essential functions, during certain types of emergencies or disasters.
You must successfully complete a background investigation upon entrance on duty.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You must individually address each Quality Ranking Factor in writing separately from your resume and with no more than two pages per factor.You are encouraged to describe your training and experience along with examples that addresses each factor.If you do not provide written answers to the following questions, your application will be incomplete and you will not receive consideration.
1.Describe your experience working with credit finance principles, techniques, and practices, especially as they relate to international project financing and credit analysis.This experience may have been gained in the commercial banking, investment banking, project finance areas and/or other related fields.Please provide examples.
2.Describe your experience with all aspects of credit analysis, including statement analysis, credit investigation and industry and country analysis.Please provide examples.
3.Describe your experience working with small, medium and large domestic and international businesses.
4.Describe your experience with loan administration.
?Qualified Category-Meets the specialized experience outlined in the qualifications requirements section of the vacancy announcement.
?Highly Qualified Category-Meets the qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated ?outstanding? proficiency in applying knowledge, skill, and ability as demonstrated in your answers to the Quality Ranking Factors.
?Preference eligibles will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality rating category
?Qualified preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 30-percent or more (CPS) and those with a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10-percent but less than 30 percent (CP) will be placed at the top of the highest quality category (except for the scientificor professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).
?Names will be referred in veteran?s preference order and non-preference eligibles will be referred in alphabetical order thereafter.
Qualified applicants who are not currently Federal employees, and who do not have reinstatement eligibility based on prior service in permanent positions, must apply through the Delegated Examining process (DEU).Applicants must have acquired qualifying education or experience by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants must clearly indicate the grade level they are applying for, otherwise they will be considered only for the highest grade for which they are eligible.
Current Federal employees serving under permanent appointments in the competitive service, or former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, will be considered under our Merit Promotion procedures.Those status applicants who want to receive consideration under the competitive delegated authority procedures of this announcement must submit two applications.Mark one application "Merit Promotion" and the other "Delegated Examining."If you submit one application, you will be considered only under the Merit Promotion procedures.
APPLICANTS WHO QUALIFY UNDER SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES INCLUDES:
A preference eligible or a veteran who has substantially completed at least 3 years of continuous active military service and was separated from the military under honorable conditions (VEOA)
30% Disabled Veteran
Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA)
Employment Program for People with Disabilities (Schedule A)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles
(See ?Other Information? section in this announcement.)
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
09-OPIC-07
Director, Credit Policy (Open Until Filled, Cut-off every two weeks beginning December 11th, 2008)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
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This position is responsible for the development and management of the OPIC Credit Policy Group as an advisor for credit policy to the President and CEO.Responsibilities include: serving as chairperson of the OPIC Credit Committee, managing and developing credit approval policies and procedures for the administration of the Direct Loan and Investment Guaranty Programs; designing and implementing new and innovative approaches to credit policy issues; assessing new loan and guaranty products; presenting and defending project credit assessments and proposals to top corporation officials and stake holders; identifying, developing, presenting, and executing effective plans to streamline and improve credit policy activities of the corporation; ensuring that the corporation responds to changes in international banking and U. S. Government credit practices as well as legislative and regulatory changes.The incumbent has the responsibility of ensuring that Subsidy calculations are crafted with accurate risk assessments including default and recovery rates and Subsidy model construction.The incumbent serves as expert technical advisor to OPIC personnel in conducting independent reviews of the most complex new project financings in developing countries.The incumbent assists the OPIC business lines with new product formulation.The incumbent represents OPIC in highly complex negotiations with senior officials of OMB and OPIC counterpart agencies such as IFC and Export-Import Bank.As such, the incumbent is responsible for reconciling widely diverse needs and viewpoints and promoting good relationships with outside organizations.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
09-OPIC-07
Director, Credit Policy (Open Until Filled, Cut-off every two weeks beginning December 11th, 2008)
BENEFITS:
The OPIC provides an attractive total compensation package that includes salaries under its own pay scale that are competitive with other Federal financial regulators, as well as other benefits, such as comprehensive dental coverage and flexible spending accounts.We offer a variety of employee benefit options and a family-friendly work environment.Benefits available at the OPIC include:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Alternative work schedule options are available.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Career Transition Assistance Programs:
If Applicable:In addition to the required documents listed in the ?How to Apply? section of this job announcement, Federal employees seeking ICTAP/CTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP/CTAP.This includes copies of:(1) RIF separation notice, OWCP or Federal disability retirement termination notice, etc; (2) current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent; (3) position description cover sheet for position from which separated or official document showing full performance level, and (4) latest Notice of Personnel Action, SF 50.Failure to provide proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility will impact your consideration for special selection priority for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for the special priority selection.In order to be determined as a ?well qualified? applicant, you must possess the specialized experience (see the ?Qualification Requirements?), the Selective Placement Factor (if applicable), and the Quality Ranking Factors for this position and be in the "well qualified group" in the category rating process.
Veterans' Preference:
A 5-point preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976, or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal.However, you may be entitled to 10-point veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran.If you are claiming 10-point veteran preference, you will need to submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, plus proof required by that form prior to appointment to a position.
For more information on veterans' preference, please see the Vet Guide.
You may also access the Department of Labor's Expert Advisor system to answer your questions on eligibility for preference.
Applicants with Disabilities:
OPIC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.You may call the information number below and you will be put in contact with the staffing specialist for this vacancy announcement.
For mailed forms or further information, call:(202) 336-8542.
OPIC vacancy announcements and program information is available on www.opic.gov.
General Information:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliations or any other non-merit factor.
If selected, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information on your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to complete a pre-employment certification statement for selective service registration prior to appointment. Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after employment.
If this is a Supervisory position and you are selected, candidates will be subject to a Supervisory Probationary Period of one year.
Any candidate selected under competitive examining procedures must complete a one-year probationary period.
Former Federal Employees who return to work for the government after receiving Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP) are normally required to repay an amount equal to the VSIP amount received, including Federal taxes that are withheld. This requirement remains in effect fro five years after separation.Use of postage paid government agency envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulations.
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