FINANCIAL EXAMINER ADMINISTRATOR8008A1 Pay Grade: 35 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is administrative and supervisory work responsible for the comprehensive, statewide program of oversight and regulation for financial service providers. Serves as an operations manager for all territories. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL E: "Under administrative direction..." At this level, employees are free to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within program guidance. Generally, they can develop and utilize any procedures and methods, which do not conflict with major policies. Supervision is generally exercised over them through staff conference-type discussions and a review of progress reports. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable - Duties that require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors, which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL E: Work is of a highly diverse and/or complex nature characterized by a broad range of activities and frequently changing conditions, situations and problems. Considerable analytical thought is necessary for interpreting a variety of factors, problems and alternatives for methods and procedures. Work requires the origination of ideas, techniques and programs for solving technical problems or complicated situations. Workers at this level exercise a high degree of responsibility for independent judgment and may participate in major program changes or policy decisions. Work may be reviewed by occasional conferences or reports to superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are normally characterized by regulations, policies or complex technical manuals. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well-developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL A: The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The employee is normally seated; however, the nature of the work allows for periods of standing or walking at will. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL A: The work environment involves normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, or libraries. Comfortable levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are inherent in the work environment. Exposure to deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is only occasional. The likelihood of injury is remote. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL E: Involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating work as a "manager" of first line supervisors or as a "first line supervisor" of workers who perform distinct and separate blocks of work generally related as to purpose but requiring different processes and methods. Responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions, which may or may not require the approval of a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Financial Examiner Principal class in which incumbents perform administrative and supervisory work as a senior examiner in a designated geographic area, as a review examiner, or a senior examiner performing highly specialized duties. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Administers and manages the financial examiner staff by interviewing job applicants, recommending employee selections and disciplinary actions, and conducting performance evaluations. Develops and recommends enhancements and modifications to the policies, practices, and guidelines for conducting and completing examinations for financial institutions. Provides technical assistance to financial service providers and to agency staff regarding unusual or complex financial issues. Represents the agency in the resolution of controversial and complex financial examination proceedings. Performs research, drafts, and may present testimony regarding legislation. Coordinates and oversees the statewide examination scheduling process, the examination report review function, problem financial service provider monitoring, and any examination report inquiries from field staff. Serves as the department’s contact person with deposit insurance corporations and other state and federal regulatory agencies to coordinate the examination process. Advises, consults, and trains supervisors and financial examiners in terms of trends, activities, and examination policies and practices. Reviews and identifies modifications of examination process and policies to provide recommendations of change. Reviews financial examination reports to ensure consistency and justification for findings and recommendations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices, and standards. *Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards. *Knowledge of Kansas and Federal Law, Financial Accounting Standards Board, and rules and regulations related to all categories of financial institutions. *Knowledge of procedures, practices, and records normally employed in financial operations. *Knowledge of financial reports and statements. *Knowledge of business computer hardware and software, including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and Windows. *A thorough knowledge of the department’s organization, functions, procedures, and examination techniques. *A broad understanding of financial services providers’ issues and analytical techniques. *Knowledge of agency specific computer software, as well as standard business software. *Knowledge of the agency’s organization, functions, procedures, and examination techniques and financial institution issues and analytical techniques. Abilities *Ability to analyze financial accounts and other business records for irregularities and make recommendations for corrective actions. *Ability to represent the agency at complex reviews. *Ability to judge the soundness of loans and investments held by financial service providers, to evaluate the soundness of financial practices, and to ensure compliance with state requirements. *Ability to effectively gather and communicate technical information in both verbal and written form. *Ability to use independent thought and judgment in developing appropriate and effective solutions to assignments of a complex and varied nature. *Ability to work effectively and efficiently in relating to personnel, financial service provider officials, other supervisory authorities, and the general public on all types of financial services problems and issues, including those of a controversial nature. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a closely related field as determined by the agency and five years of experience in examination work at the supervisory level. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 09/01 |