Position Vacancy
Announcement No. 2008/03
OPEN TO:
ALL INTERESTED U.S. CITIZEN CANDIDATES
POSITION:
A88-103, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT, FSN-9, FP-5 (steps 1-4)*
OPENING DATE:
FEBRUARY 29, 2008
CLOSING DATE:
MARCH 14, 2008
WORK HOURS:
Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
*Not-Ordinarily Resident: Starting salary and Position Grade FP-5 (steps 1-4) to be confirmed by Washington.
*Ordinarily Resident: $328,638.96 Pesos per year (starting salary) (Position Grade: FSN-9).
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED WORK PERMIT AND/OR MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Consulate in Hermosillo is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Support Specialist in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The employee in this position will perform critical budgetary and fiscal control functions, including the planning and control of office budget, financial operations and accounting records. Will also perform other administrative functions to include personnel management, oversight of official government vehicle fleet and government leased quarters management, as well as typing, filing and report distribution duties. Will serve as the main administrative support person for the ICE Assistant Attaché Office in Hermosillo. Will manage various office maintenance and supply vendor activities. Will attend visitors and phone calls directed to the ICEATT Hermosillo Office, and other incoming calls requesting information on Immigration and Customs issues. (SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- Completion of High School is required.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, budget/fiscal and general office procedures required.
- Level IV (fluent) English (spoken/written) and Level III (good working knowledge) Spanish (spoken/ written) is required.
- Level III (50 wpm) typing skills required.
- Word processing, database, Power Point, Excel spreadsheet and electronic mail proficiency is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees on probation are not eligible to apply.
- Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised position within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
- All Local Employee Staff (LES) who have less than one year working in a position are not eligible to apply.
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will NOT be considered:
- Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF612); or
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans Preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Test score of English Language TOEIC or TOEFL, for non-native speaker. (Cost is the applicant’s responsibility). Information: http://www.iielatinamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl?p=centrositp or http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bftoefl.htm. TOEIC, Berlitz, Calle 31 # 84-C por 12, Col. México, Mérida, Tel. 999 927-2922 927-2959
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualifications requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION, ENGLISH TEST SCORE, AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO:
U.S. Consulate Hermosillo
Administrative Office
Monterrey 141, Hermosillo, Son., Mexico
E-mail address: Hermohr@state.gov
Fax (662) 217-1939
Please check the U.S. Consulate web site for future vacancy announcements: http://hermosillo.usconsulate.gov/job_opportunities2.html
DEFINITIONS
- AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct-hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided she/he meets all of the following criteria:
-- US Citizen;
-- Spouse or child who is at least age 18;
-- Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
-- Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and
-- Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services. - EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
- Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
- Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
- Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders, and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:
MARCH 14, 2008
The US Mission in Mexico 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Drafter:
MCastillo
Cleared:
IHerrero
CVillanueva
JGavagan
CCatala