Consular Associate

Hiring Path:

- Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Open to: Mission Canada U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies.

Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:
Definite, Not to Exceed Five (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)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Consular Chief/, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies.

Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties. Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.

Or

Two years of office administration (FP-07 (Training Level)).

Or

One year of office administration (FP-08 (Training Level)).
- Education Requirements:
Completion of High School is required.
- Evaluations:
**Evaluations**: LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. This may be tested.

**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 (insert post and/or country name) 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 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.

**How to Apply**:

- How to Apply:

- Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

**All Applicants**:

- Proof of eligibility to legally reside and/or work in Canada, such as a copy of Canadian passport, citizenship certificate, permanent residency and/or work permit
- Educational certificate as required by the specific education requirement, such as high school diploma, university transcripts, university degree, etc.
- Residency and/or Work Permit
- Degree (not transcript)
- Degree with transcript
- Language Scores (if available)
- Driver’s License
- Certificate or License

**Eligible Family Member Applicants**:

- Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD-214 - Member Copy