Human Resources Assistant

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 06. 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:
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)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
As a member of the U.S. Consulate General (CG) in Frankfurt Human Resources (HR) team, this position is responsible for specific personnel functions performed at Mission Germany. The position directly supports CG Frankfurt and CG Düsseldorf with back-up support to three more consulates and Embassy Berlin - more than 700 Locally Employed (LE) Staff positions. Serves as Post Classification Advisor (PCA), providing guidance to supervisors in developing new/revising existing positions and submitting the complete package to the Regional Classification Center (RCC). Also responsible for recruitment and onboarding of employees, and educating employees about Merit Based Compensation and the performance management cycle. Other duties include management of the Foreign National Internship Program; assistance with Official Residence staffing; preparation of all types of personnel actions; placement and promotion of local employees; resignations and disciplinary actions; and preparing staffing patterns. Maintains personnel records and files and prepares periodic and non-recurring reports.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
**Pre-hire**:

- Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures is required.
- Good working knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as recruitment prevailing practices and customs is required.

**Post-hire**:

- Knowledge of job evaluation, concepts and principles is required.
- Must have knowledge of Human Resources practices, performance management, etc.
- Education Requirements:
Mandatory:

- Completion of two (2) years of general college studies is required.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Mandatory:

- English Level IV (fluent) : written/spoken, including ability to translate.
- German Level IV (fluent) : written/spoken, including ability to translate.

This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
**Pre-hire**:

- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, and Internet) is required.
Must have understanding of mathematical formulas for preparing statistical reports on various elements of data analysis.
Must have strong writing skills to produce and update complex reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts.
Must be organized, diligent and able to work under pressure. Good interpersonal relationships are required.

**Post-hire**:

- The full performance level of this position is also expected to have skills in using proprietary software directly related to their job duties such as MClass, Overseas Personnel System (OPS), Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA), GoMBC, etc.

**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.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits URL:

- Review our Benefits
- Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany 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:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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 “cert