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Consular Assistant-ACS

  • Location:
    Monrovia
  • Salary:
    $19,895 / Yearly
  • Job type:
    Full Time
  • Posted:
    4 years ago
  • Category:
    Legal
  • Deadline:
    September 2, 2020
Announcement Number:
Monrovia-2020-021
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Monrovia
Position Title:
Consular Assistant-ACS (Open to All Interested Applicants/All Sources)
Open Period:
08/19/2020 – 09/02/2020Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT
Series/Grade:
LE – 1405 7
Salary:
USD $19,895
Work Schedule:
Full-time –
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Monrovia, LI
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
Monrovia-HRO-DL@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FSN-07 is FP-07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. – All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand theEight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employeesbefore you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

    • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
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Duties

Working within the consular section of the embassy, incumbent is primarily responsible for processing citizenship cases (e.g., passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad) and working with American citizens on a range of issues including emergency services (e.g., arrests, deaths, destitution, etc.). The incumbent also assists with immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing; is the section’s timekeeper; and performs other administrative tasks. Duties require attention to detail. Incumbent will be trained in the application of U.S. laws and guidelines related to U.S. citizenship and visa issuance. H/She is supervised by the consular officer.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite in at least ONE of the following fields: work related to the processing of civil documents (example: birth, marriage certificates); or, work with vulnerable groups (example: domestic violence, child abuse victims); or, work in the legal profession or work related to legal proceedings; or, work related to the issuance of travel documents (example: passports or visas); or, work with crisis preparedness/response; or, direct/indirect work with an embassy, ministry, NGO or international company in an administrative capacity; or, work in travel/hospitality industry is required.
Education Requirements:
Two years of University studies is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. This will be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Monrovia, Liberia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

    1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
    1. AEFM / USEFM
    1. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not cut/paste your current job duties; please describe your daily duties in your own words.

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

    • Language Scores (if available)
    • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
    • SF-50 (if applicable)
    • Proof of two years of university studies (grade sheets or transcript showing completion of at least 60 credits)
    • Proof of eligibility to live and work in Liberia: Birth certificate, passport, etc. for Liberian applicants and residency and Work Permits for non-Liberians.
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Monrovia, Liberia.

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