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About

Announcement Number:
BRASILIA-2019-11
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Brasilia
Position Title:
Consular Clerk (Consular Secretary)
Open Period:
03/20/2019 - 04/03/2019 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT-2
Series/Grade:
LE - 1405 6
Salary:
BRL R$56.141 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-6
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Brasilia, BR
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
3312-7227
 brasilia_hr_cv@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM - FP-8 (USD 38,468).  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.


Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Brasilia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Consular Clerk in the Consular Section.


The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week).

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
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Duties

Basic Function of the Position – Provides administrative support to the Consular Section Chief and the rest of the consular section, including all travel arrangements. Responsible for time and attendance (T&A). Responsible for office procurement and coordinates repairs and maintenance of the section with the Embassy's Management Section. Supports the full range of consular services, and performs moderately difficult clerical and related work pertaining to a limited range of non-immigrant visa services.


For more information about the main duties of the position, please click Here.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Experience in admin/clerical/secretarial or customer services functions is required.


JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Knowledge of office administrative management functions. Knowledge of visa processes, host government and passports. Familiarity with host country geography, culture, customs and economy. Basic knowledge of customer service techniques. Familiarity with consular operating procedures including eligibility and requirements for non-immigrant visa applications.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary (high) school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: (This may be tested)


Level III (fluent) in speaking/reading English is required.


Level III (fluent) in both speaking/reading Portuguese is required.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This may be tested)


Ability to work with MS Office-Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint, Consular software and similar applications. Time-management skills.   Ability to identify priorities. Ability to work independently. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Typing Level II (30-59 wpm). Ability to exercise common sense and judgment when checking visa applications and information provided by applicants.


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.

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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 Brasilia 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:



  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”), 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.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 


To apply for this position click the “Apply to this Vacancy” 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:



  • 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. 


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Brasilia, Brazil.

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