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The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for three permanent, full-time, Financial Institutions Examiner positions in the Consumer Financial Protection / Supervision and Registration of New Covered Persons . Position to be located in the Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco 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 the registration and examination of covered persons subject to the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL). The incumbent plans, organizes, conducts, and / or assists in examinations of small and / or non-complex registrants and companies subject to the CCFPL. Conducts interviews with management of companies and collects and reviews data to determine compliance with regulations, rules, and laws administered by the Department. Prepares examination reports and supervisory letters to document examination findings and works with companies to resolve deficiencies. Provides recommendations to the FIM for corrective action or administrative action (suspension, revocation, desist and refrain order, etc.) at conclusion of examination. Reviews non-complex registration application files for covered persons under the CCFPL and provides recommendations for final acceptance or rejection. Prepares referral memos documenting the basis for the rejection of registration and assists Enforcement counsel in legal proceedings resulting from registration activities. Processes amendments to registrations, including, but not limited to, surrender requests, address and business name changes, officer and ownership changes, etc. Provides prompt guidance and responses to the public, applicants, and registrants regarding registration status and / or requirements, and supervisory examination matters.

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

Working Conditions

Sacramento Location : 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.

San Francisco Location : The San Francisco office is located in the heart of the financial district within walking distance to BART and restaurants.

Los Angeles Location : The Los Angeles office is located in the heart of the downtown financial district within walking distance to restaurants, transit, multiple parking options.

San Diego Location : The San Diego office is located in the heart of Mission Valley, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-467256

Position #(s) : 410-150-4101-XXX

Working Title : Regulatory Examiner

Classification :

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS EXAMINER $4,784.00 - $9,320.00

of Positions : 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 : Special Requirements

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.

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.

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.

Additional Filing Instructions :

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 / 5 / 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

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

N / A

Denise Gutierrez

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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.

Application packages received without a SOQ may not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and Supplemental Applications do not take the place of the SOQ.

Please respond to the following :

In two pages or less, please describe your education and job-related training that qualifies you for the Financial Institutions Examiner position in the Supervision and Registration of New Covered Persons unit. Please also indicate why you are interested in the position.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Applicants will need to take and pass the online FIE exam / assessment to be eligible to apply for vacant FIE positions. To be admitted into the FIE exam / assessment, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (Four-year Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or a related business / management specialization or a minimum of 16 semester units of professional accounting courses in elementary and advanced or intermediate accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and 3 semester hours of business law). The FIE exam / assessment can be found on the CalCareers website at :

Once passing the online FIE exam / assessment, applicants will be eligible to apply for vacant FIE positions posted on the CalCareers website at : www.calcareers.ca.gov and on the DFPI's website at : www.DFPI.ca.gov / careers .

Current or former state civil service employees may have lateral transfer eligibility to apply for vacant FIE positions and for questions regarding your employment history consult with your department's Human Resources Office

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.