Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin Hiring for Consular Assistant Job at Frankfurt am Main Full Time

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in work involving the interpretation and application of complex regulatory material, and extensive public contact.
• A minimum of four (4) years should involve work in a professional/ operational management position. A proven track of independent decision-making, genuine problem solving, project planning and delivery.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Optional:

• Authoritative knowledge of the regulations, laws and procedures relating to the entire range of consular services.
• A thorough knowledge of good performance management techniques.
• Proper formatting and language using in U.S. government official correspondence.
• Using a computer to: create and send e-mails, search intra- and internet webs for job related information.

Mandatory: Completion of secondary school is required.

LANGUAGE: Mandatory:

• English Level IV – Fluent in Speaking/Writing/Reading is required.
• German Level IV – Fluent in Speaking/Writing/Reading is required.

This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional:

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own work, in addition to working on own initiative and under great pressure.
• Must have a high degree of analytical, interpersonal, and excellent communication skills. Must be self-motivated and tactful.
• As the role is Mission Wide to three posts, incumbent will need to demonstrate the ability to quickly establish credible relationships and build good rapport with various non consular contacts.
• Ability to communicate clearly when dealing with a wide variety of people at all levels.
• The ability to analyze management problems and propose practical solutions within the limits of resource constraints.
• The ability to produce accurate financial and statistical data and interpreting data in terms of its implications for present and future resource requirements.
• Ability to draft reports, correspondence in clear and concise English is essential.
• As an experienced Management Analyst, incumbent should have strong analytical skills and a create approach to problem solving.

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.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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 Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

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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”), 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.