THE POSITION
Examiners travel frequently. Travel is required 80-90% of the time and includes travel throughout the state and out-of-state.

The Department of Banking & Securities is seeking talented and organized professionals with a background in accounting or financial auditing and analysis to apply for an exceptional oppTortunity to become a Financial Institutions Examiner. Our examiner positions are a great way to be introduced to a wide spectrum of financial services and gain insight on industry trends and directions, while laying the foundation for a fulfilling career in state government.

About the Department of Banking and Securities:

The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is regarded as an innovative, forward-thinking financial regulatory agency. Our mission is to regulate financial services and work to ensure consumers and businesses are well-informed about the marketplace. Our leadership and staff understand the complexities of the evolving global financial services industry. We recognize the need for participants to operate with the utmost integrity and responsibility. Through our work, we want Pennsylvania to be the desired destination for financial services, where consumers and businesses are confident in the integrity and transparency of our marketplace.

We invite you to view our organizational structure. DoBS Organizational Chart (Download PDF reader)

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.

Full-time employment.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with a 1 hour lunch
Hiring Preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Monroe Counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Monroe Counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
Examinations are currently being performed off-site at the employee's home headquarters. As determined by management, based upon operational requirements, on-site examinations at financial institutions will resume in the future.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Serve as an assistant examiner on a team performing examinations of banks at state chartered institutions. As an assistant examiner, you would be mentored by our experienced examiners who have a tradition of sharing their professional expertise with newer colleagues. Additionally, you would attend state and federal training programs designed to further develop your skills and examination techniques.

Examinations are performed on location at state chartered banks to ensure that they are operating in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations in protection of their members. During the examination, you would perform a variety of tasks such as reviewing/analyzing financial statements, trust accounts, internal and external audits, policies and procedures, and completing comments for the report of examination. You would also participate in presenting examination findings to the institution's management team and board of directors.

Our ideal candidate will be highly organized and self-motivated with a strong work ethic. In addition, the candidate must exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to understand and apply laws, rules and regulations. We appreciate a good balance of independence and teamwork as both are required to successfully complete each examination efficiently.

Why work at DoBS?

We place a high value on employee satisfaction and development to ensure a vibrant, motivated workforce. We offer:

Competitive salary
Stable and supportive work environment
Strong collegiality and networking opportunities
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses
Comprehensive benefits
Retirement packages
Paid holidays
Learn more about the Department of Banking and Securities career opportunities: https://www.dobs.pa.gov

We hope to hear from you!
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Qualifications:

Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
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.
Must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of conditional offer of employment.
Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

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
Score valid for this specific posting only
Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
Provide complete and accurate information or:
score may be lower than deserved
application processing may be delayed
disqualification may result
May only test once under this announcement
Email notice of test results provided

Website; http://www.employment.pa.gov

Required Questions

1. Have you completed nine or more college level 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 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 visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.
Yes
No

2. How much college coursework have you completed 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 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 visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.
a. A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
b. 120 credits or more
c. 90 but less than 120 credits
d. 60 but less than 90 credits
e. A conferred Associate's degree
f. 30 but less than 60 credits
g. Less than 30 credits
h. None

3. Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
   Yes
   No

4. If you answered Yes to the previous question, please provide your CPA number. If you answered No, please type N/A.

5. How many years of full-time experience in areas related to accounting, finance, economics, or information technology do you possess?
   a. 4 years or more
   b. 3 but less than 4 years
   c. 2 but less than 3 years
   d. 1 but less than 2 years
   e. Less than 1 year
   f. None

6. CS-MET 1 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 experience must also 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.

7. 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 requirements for 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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

Yes

8. 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 college-level coursework in auditing, investigations, or research.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

9. Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. The name of the employer where you gained this experience. 2. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. 3. Your level of responsibility.

10. 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

11. 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 have college-level coursework in data analysis, qualitative business analysis, or business law.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

12. Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. The name of the employer where you gained this experience. 2. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. 3. Your level of responsibility.

13. 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

14. 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 have college-level coursework in accounting, forensic accounting, or finance.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15. Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. The name of the employer where you gained this experience. 2. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. 3. 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. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

17. 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 college-level coursework in business or technical writing, public speaking, or communications.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

18. Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. The name of the employer where you gained this experience. 2. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. 3. 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. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours