Job Description

The Iowa Division of Banking is seeking candidates for at least two Bank Examiner positions. One of the positions will be assigned to Region 3 (which includes Ames and northwestern Iowa). It is strongly preferred that this person live within the region. The second position will be assigned to one of the Division\'s four regions and could be located anywhere within the state of Iowa.

The IDOB strives to be an employer of choice by supporting work-life balance, providing the training and development necessary to maintain high standards, and supporting diversity. We employ a collaborative management style and seek open communication with staff and between the IDOB and the entities we regulate. In addition, the Division is committed to utilizing technology to promote examination efficiencies and facilitate teleworking. Applicants need to be team oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.

The Iowa Division of Banking is a state agency charged with the supervision and regulation of state-chartered commercial banks in Iowa. The bank examiner position provides a great opportunity for an individual to participate in Safety & Soundness examinations designed to assess a financial institution\'s overall financial condition and compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications Required:

• A degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major field of study in accounting, banking, business administration, commercial or banking law, economics, finance, business education, or another business-related field; or at least four years of experience in auditing, accounting, banking, examining financial institutions or in an occupation which provides knowledge of accounting or auditing principles and practices.
• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
• Minimum of 6 hours of accounting
• A valid driver\'s license (travel required within assigned region)

The successful candidate(s) will conduct and direct examinations of state-chartered banks, their holding companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates. When not supervising/directing the examination, the employee assists in the examination of an institution and may be assigned the responsibility for supervising/directing the evaluation of a segment of the examination. Work assignments are performed under the direction and review of the Regional Manager, their designee, a designated examiner-in-charge (regardless of grade level), or the central office. Work products submitted will be technically correct and require no significant changes.

Region 3 includes the following counties: Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Winnebago, Sioux, O\'Brien, Clay, Palo Alto, Hancock, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Wright, Woodbury, Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Webster, Hamilton, Monona, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Boone, and Story. Candidates willing to live in Region 3 are strongly preferred for the Region 3 position.
(See region map on IDOB\'s website for a visual depiction of the regions.)

Salary commensurate with experience within State of Iowa pay grade 39(-06) (which currently begins at $68,764.80). The State of Iowa offers a competitive benefits package. Information regarding State of Iowa benefits may be found at https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/benefits/documents/Bene%40Glance/2023_Benefits%40Glance.pdf.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Division of Banking. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor\'s degree in accounting, banking, business education, real estate, business administration, economics or finance;

OR experience in auditing, accounting, banking or examining financial institutions may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year (thirty semester hours is equivalent to one year) up to a maximum substitution of four years.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

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