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Announcement Number:
BRASILIA-2021-31
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Brasilia
Position Title:
Administrative Clerk - All Interested Applicants
Open Period:
08/25/2021 - 09/08/2021 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT-3
Series/Grade:
LE - 0105 6
Salary:
BRL R$63.282 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-6
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Brasilia, BR
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
61-3312-7726
BrasiliaRecruitment@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.  Actual FP 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 Administrative Clerk in the Regional Security Office (RSO).


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

The administrative assistant supports three Foreign Service National Investigators, the Ambassador’s bodyguards and other Regional Security Office (RSO) Local Employee (LE) Staff as directed. Coordinates the Ambassador’s bodyguards travel arrangements, RSO LE travel arrangements and FSNI staff travel arrangements. Performs all administrative duties in support of the Foreign Service National Investigators (FSNI), especially in preparing and finalizing all documentation for background investigations and revalidations. Updates and maintains database entries, provides translation services, and performs administrative and logistical support for Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) and International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) courses.


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

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Work experience in office support operations, administrative or secretarial duties is required.


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of office administrative procedures, including funding and arrangements for logistical support for trainings. Must understand the structure of Brazilian Law Enforcement and their support of protective operations. Must be able to understand the local and U.S. bureaucratic requirements. Working knowledge in translation from Portuguese to English and vice-versa.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary (high school) required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  (This may be tested)



  • Level III - Good Working Knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) English is required.

  • Level III - Good Working Knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) Portuguese is required.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  (This may be tested)


Ability to work with MS programs, to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal skills as well as good customer service skills are essential. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to deal with a wide range and level of contacts from police officers to ministers with tact and courtesy. Must be organized, adaptable and able to respond to varied tasks and urgent requests. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills and be able to readily adapt to an environment of consistently changing situations. Ability to pay attention to details. Ability to identify and safeguard confidential matters contained in database and records and/or discussed by others during the performance of duties. Must have held a valid local driver’s license category B for at least five years. Position is an incidental driver. Ability to translate documents from English to Portuguese and vice versa.


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.


Important notes:



  • Please make sure you enter all your work experience and education through the ERA Application. Attached Curriculum files will not be considered.

  • For positions that require English Fluency or Good Working Knowledge, applications MUST be submitted in English.

  • USEFM Candidates must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position at the time of the announcement closing.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:



  • High School Diploma

  • Driver’s License

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

  • SF-50 (if applicable)

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 and/or phone. 


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

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