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Supervisory Surety Bond Guarantee Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Mar 20, 2019

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TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • You must be a U.S. Citizen
  • You must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.
  • Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

    For a GS-14 position: One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level.

    Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

    AND

    GS-14:

    One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience are:
    • Managing or leading a team in conducting financial analysis in the areas of surety bonding, insurance and underwriting; AND
    • Forecasting financial conditions; AND
    • Addressing issues relating to the surety bond guarantee program, its legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

    This experience must be clearly referenced in your resume. You must include hours worked per week for each employment entry.


    You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".


    Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.



    All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 03/19/2019 of this vacancy announcement.

    Serves as the Supervisory Surety Bond Guarantee Specialist responsible for the management and operation of all aspects of the Claims and Recovery Division. The incumbent provides leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and procedures to monitor effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the claims and recovery division for the Prior-Approval (Plan A) surety bond guarantee program and the Preferred Surety Bond (PSB or Plan B) Guarantee Program.

    SALARY: Those new to the federal government will typically be hired at the lowest rate of the salary range.

    • New federal employees will start at the GS-14, Step 1, $114,590.00 per annum.
    • The Full Performance Level of this position is a GS-14.

    SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

    CTAP/ICTAP APPLICANTS: If you are applying for a special selection priority under SBA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (open to surplus SBA employees only) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (open to surplus and displaced Federal employees), you must submit proof of eligibility. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: CTAP/ICTAP.

    Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov.

    Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home).

    Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/

    Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement if additional vacancies occur within 180 days of the date the certificates were issued.

    OTHER EVALUATIONS: The Small Business Administration is committed to building a high-performing, 21st century workforce that possesses the following core attributes: cultural astuteness, technological proficiency, articulate, strong writing capabilities, superior conflict resolution skills, and exceptional presentation skills. Candidates should be prepared as they may be further evaluated on these attributes throughout the application and selection process.

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    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on the information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10448091. You will be rated based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The occupational questions relate to the following Competencies required to do the work of this position:

    • Leadership
    • Oral Communication
    • Surety Bonds
    • Surety Underwriting
    • Writing

    Read more Security clearance Not Required

    Drug test required No


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