Political Assistant

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required:
Top Secret Clearance

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:
Definite not to Exceed five (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)**

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
Serves in a position equal to that of an entry-level first or second tour Political officer. Drafts classified analytic reporting on all aspects of German foreign and security policy, focusing on their impact on U.S. interests as well as advocacy for U.S. positions. Establishes and maintains contact with the German government, Parliamentarians and the foreign policy establishment (academia, institutes, press, etc.) Assists in arranging appointments for visiting officials, accompanying them and documenting their visits. Works independently on his/her own initiative, coordinates reporting, and analysis with other political section colleagues and counterparts in other parts of the Embassy including Econ and Public Affairs section. S/he reports directly to the Political-Military Unit Chief and is reviewed by the Deputy Political Section Chief.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
**EXPERIENCE**: Three years of general experience in one of the following fields is required: social science, politics, international relations, political, cultural, and social or human rights fields.
- Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History, International Relations, Journalism or equivalent is required.
- Evaluations:
**LANGUAGE**:Position requires fluent language skills in English (speaking/reading/writing).

**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:

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- 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 (HR) Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- 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.