Consular Associate

Hiring Path:

• Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies Candidate must be listed on travel orders (or similar) of a sponsoring employee who is assigned (not TDY) to U.S. Mission Germany under Chief of Mission authority

Security Clearance Required:

Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:

Definite not to Exceed 5 Years

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before 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 of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the American Citizen Services (ACS) Chief, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit and Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit. The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies. Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties. Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities.

Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.

Or

Two years of office administration (FP 07 (Training Level)).

Or

One year of office administration (FP 08 (Training Level)).

JOB KNOWLEDGE: General understanding of U.S. policies related to consular and visa operations.

Education Requirements:

Completion of High School is required

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Please address language requirements in your ERA application.

Position requires fluent language skills in English - (Speaking/Reading/Writing). 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 security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency 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*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.

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