Job Responsibilities
I oversee the financial components of a multi-million dollar,
multi-year Contractor/Back-Room Operations/Asset Management
Contract for my Agency.
One of my major responsibilities is examining the interface
between costs and equipment/services delivered to my Agency (70%).
Attending oversight and supervisory committee meetings (20%).
Preparing service level agreements and awards status reports and
requests for information (10%).
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Job Requirements
At East Carolina University, I received a B.A. (Double Major) and
M.A. in Political Science and History and a Ph.D. from the
University of Georgia specializing in American Government,
Constitutional Law and Public Adminisration. While at Georgia, I
began working for the Federal Government, specifically the
Department of Health and Human Services as a Presidential
Appointee (appointed by President Jimmy Carter); was RIFFed by
President Ronald Reagan but was quickly hired into the career
federal service at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
where I have remained.
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Uppers
Before this interesting and challenging assignment, I was a Risk Management
Specialist so bring that critical, questioning posture to this new, held less
than one year, assignment.
I love the interaction with the contractors and new co-workers. The kinks are
being quickly worked out and I am more than ready, willing and able to provide my
input/advice/counsel on how to improve processes and controls, command and
accountability structures.
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Downers
Having to continuously be in the position of scorekeeper,
notetaker, assessor is not always pleasant. I do not supervise
any employees but have to perpetually "supervise" my contractors
as my daily, weekly, quarterly, annual input determines their
awards and raises.
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Lifestyle
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation labels itself the Federal Employer of
Choice and makes effort and takes pains to recruit and retain a well educated,
diverse workforce. My work is basically office based and sedentary but I at
least once a year have the opportunity to travel to our Regional and Field
Offices to meet fellow asset managers and other employees.
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Compensation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is one of the most
generous employers in the Federal Government as our funds are not
Congressionally Appropriated. We basically earn about 20% more
salary and benefits than a main-line, appropriated federal
employee at the same grade and level of duties and
responsibilities.
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Advice to Jobseekers
My advice, come in ready to learn. The Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation provides numerous opportunities for employees to
obtain advanced academic degrees, most especially, but not
limited to, banking and finance related areas and we boast a
comprehensive mentoring and job rotation program.
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