Consular Assistant - UAE

Location: Abu Dhabi
Company Name: Consulate General Dubai

Announcement Number:

Dubai-2019-019

Hiring Agency:

Consulate General Dubai

Position Title:

Consular Assistant (Full Time)

Open Period:

09/18/2019 - 10/01/2019 Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+4

Series/Grade:

FP - 0105,1405 8

Salary:

USD $39,246 - USD $39,246

Work Schedule:

Full-time - 40hrs/week

Promotion Potential:

FP-8

Duty Location(s):

1

in

Dubai, AE

Telework Eligible:

No

For More Info:

HR Section
000-000-0000
HRatPost@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 08. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:

• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required:

Secret

Appointment Type

Permanent

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: The estimated start date of this position would be April 01, 2020 after receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Basic Function of the Position – The incumbent provides the full range of non-adjudicatory Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) and American Citizen Services (ACS) processing, including biometric collection and assisting local staff in preparation of applications for adjudication. The incumbent provides a variety of ACS, SAO and INK preparation/drafting, assists in the Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU), performs administrative tasks, such as correspondence, website maintenance and performs various functions. The incumbent also accepts, processes and pre-screens U.S. passport application forms and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA’s). Must be able to secure a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: One year of work experience in customer service and an office environment is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Administrative and customer correspondence experience.

Education Requirements:

A high school diploma.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English. “This may be tested”

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and discretion is required.


• Demonstrated skills in MS Office suite and general computer skills including information and database management is required.


• Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting cables and correspondence and word processing is required.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of State Secret security clearance.

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:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 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:

• 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.

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

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a State Secret security clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)


• Residency and/or Work Permit


• Passport copy


• Degree (not transcript)


• Degree with transcript


• Language Scores (if available)


• Driver’s License


• Certificate or License


• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)


• SF-50 (if applicable)


• Letter(s) of recommendation


• List of references

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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates.