Job Posting: Regulatory Examiner

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

JC-468192
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Regulatory Examiner
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER

$4,784.00 - $9,320.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 3/21/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one Permanent, Full-time Financial Institutions Examiner position within the Division of Consumer Financial Protection, Debt Collector Program. This position will be located in the Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.

Under the general direction of the Financial Institutions Manager (FIM), the Financial Institutions Examiner (FIE) is responsible for licensing/registration and examinations for the Division of Consumer Financial Protection, Debt Collectors Licensing Unit.

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

Working Conditions

The Sacramento office will be relocating from our current Arena Blvd. location to the brand new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District by Spring of 2025.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-468192
Position #(s):
410-160-4101-101
Working Title:
Regulatory Examiner
Classification:
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER
$4,784.00 - $9,320.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
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

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background, Fingerprinting, and a review of any governmental records. In addition, other available sources of background information may be reviewed prior to appointment.

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 10, § 250.30 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 Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st and within 30 days of leaving office.

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 $5,604.00.


Additional Filing Instructions:

 

The FIE exam/assessment can be found on the CalCareers website at CalCareers 

  

Do not provide any personal identifying information on the documents (Social Security Number, Date of Birth, etc.) you submit with your application. Additionally, do not complete or submit the Equal Employment Opportunity, page 10 of the Std. 678 with your application page. The EEO page is for examination use only. Furthermore, do not provide any LEAP information with your application package.

Interested applicants must include a copy of their complete transcripts showing completion of required coursework. 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: 3/21/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
N/A
Attn: Denise Gutierrez
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St
Sacramento, CA 95811

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
N/A
Denise Gutierrez
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St
Sacramento, CA 95811
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 must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see the "Special Requirements" section for the Statement of Qualifications instructions.
  • Other - A Supplemental Questionnaire is required for this position. Application packages received without a Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered. Please see the "Special Requirements" section for Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions. Resumes, cover letters, and Statements of Qualifications 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:
• Knowledge and awareness of the Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA) and California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL).
• Ability to identify, analyze, evaluate situations or issues related to licensing/examination for solutions.
• Experience with planning, processing, organizing licensing and/or examination activities.
• Good working knowledge and experience with data mining, analytics, and general information technology.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability, with a strong work ethic.
• Great team building skills, leadership abilities, and effective communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
• Travel will be required within and outside California.

Benefits

State employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision and leave benefits, as well as retirement programs and other benefits. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees’ wages, hours and conditions of employment. Other possible benefits include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Telework
• Reimbursement Accounts

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

Statement of Qualifications Instructions

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced, using Arial 12-point font and must have the applicant's first and last name and Statement of Qualifications in the upper left corner.

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your education, experience, and training qualifies you for the position. Application packages received without a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. Resumes, cover letters, and Supplemental Applications do not take the place of the SOQ. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification.

1. Describe your experience performing research, analysis and providing recommendations based on your findings. Include at least one specific example.

2. Describe in detail your experience working on a team responsible for performing a challenging task or solving a critical issue. In your response, address the following:
• What is the background of the issue or the task?
• How did you approach in addressing the issue or the task?
• What contribution did you make to the team?
• What was the outcome?
• What are the lessons learned?


Supplemental Questions

In order to be consider for this position, applicants must submit a Supplemental Questions. The Supplemental Questions should list the Supplemental Questions listed below and the applicant's response to each prompt. Application packages received without a Supplemental Question will not be considered or scored. Resumes, cover letters, and SOQs do not take the place of the Supplemental Questions.

Please respond to the following Supplemental Questions:

Q1. What spreadsheet software are you comfortable using?
a) Microsoft Excel b) Google Sheets c) Apple Numbers d) Zoho Sheet e) LibreOffice f) Smartsheet

Q2. Which spreadsheet functionality are you comfortable using?
a) Data Input b) Data filtering c) Creating formulas d) Creating data visualization e) Creating Pivot tables f) Creating Query

Q3. Which of the following Microsoft Suite applications are you comfortable using?
a) Excel b) Word c) Power Point d) Outlook e) Teams f) OneNote g) Power BI

Q4. Do you have experience with the any of the following? Please indicate "Yes" or "No" to each of the following:

a) Speaking one on one with instructors or supervisor in a school or work environment.
b) Speaking in front of 5 or more classmates or co-workers.
c) Speaking in front of stakeholders or executive managers or faculty staff.
d) Professional verbal or written conversation with individuals outside of your organization.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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