Job Description and Duties

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one permanent/full-time Financial Institutions Examiner (FIE) position in the Division of Corporations & Financial Services Office, California Financing Law Regulatory. Position to be located in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco or Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.

Under the general supervision of a Financial Institutions Manager, the FIE performs examinations individually or as part of a team, of California Financing Law lenders, brokers, and program administrators in accordance with the applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

The FIE field position involves regular field travel throughout the state with occasional overnight and out of state travel.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-432131

Position #(s):

410-122-4101-350

Working Title:

Regulatory Examiner

Classification:

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER

$4,645.00 - $9,049.00 CalHR has authorized the DFPI to pay candidates hired in at the Financial Institutions Examiner level (Range A) a hire above minimum (H.A.M.) rate of $5,441.00.

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.

Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

FINGERPRINT

Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DFPI's (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economics Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st and within 30 days of leaving office.

Additional Filing Instructions:

• You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account.

• If applying with a hard copy application, please reference "JC-432131/RPA- FSO 24-225 in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.

• Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.

• Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

We may consider a Training & Development assignment (if applicable).

Application (Std. 678) must be completed in detail to demonstrate the quality and breadth of work experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification.

If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your college transcripts that contain the following information: name of institutions, completion date of degree conferred, and semester or quarter credits earned. Foreign Degrees must provide Degree Evaluation to verify U.S. equivalency.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/31/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

Attn: Tifane Caulk

Human Resources Office

2101 Arena Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

Tifane Caulk

Human Resources Office

2101 Arena Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95834

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position according to the instructions provided. Application packages received without an SOQ as described may not be considered. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Instructions below for specific instructions regarding your SOQ response. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other documents do not take the place of this requirement.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate examination findings to licensees.

• Ability to create and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff, licensees and the general public.

• Ability to manage multiple examinations, projects, and changing priorities.

• Possession of strong knowledge and comfort level with computer programs, Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly learn complex software products.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills utilizing sound judgment, discretion, tact and a high degree of professionalism.

• Ability to secure and analyze information, evidence and facts and render sound status determination.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:

Tifane Caulk

(916) 936-8838

tifane.caulk@dfpi.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Angelina Endsley

(916) 576-4938

eeo@dfpi.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

• Provide lists of courses taken on, and/or experiences related to, Auditing and Business Law. Cross-reference your list/s with your Transcript and Resume. Provide separate lists for courses taken and for experience.

• Provide a detailed example of a time when you analyzed data as part of a school or work project. Please specify which programs, functions, and audit techniques you utilized to conduct your analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.