Human Resources Assistant

Hiring Path:

- Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Term appt, NTE 4 yrs

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) **or**:

- Part Time (24 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
This position virtually supports the Moscow HRO section. Under the guidance of the Russia Support Unit Human Resources (HR) Officer, the HR Assistant is responsible for managing a variety of human resources projects and programs for the U.S. Embassy Moscow and its three constituent posts. The incumbent manages the Student Intern and Overseas Seasonal Hire programs, administers FSI language tests, and provides support for various aspects of HR programs for American employees. The HR Assistant is cross-trained in the full range of duties of a second HR Assistant and the Office Management Specialist (OMS) in order to serve as a backup and ensure ongoing quality of service for customers. HR Assistant advises the HRO/Management on HR policies, programs, and workforce planning for post by reviewing and balancing USG laws and regulations as needed.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
**FOR EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.**

**Option 1**

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years' experience in office administration, human resources, business administration, health management or customer service-related field is required.

EDUCATION: Two years of college education is required.

**or**

**Option 2**

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years' experience in office administration, human resources, business administration, health management or customer service-related field is required.

EDUCATION: Secondary school is required.
- Education Requirements:
See the requirements section above for the education requirements.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: English - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate. 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 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.