ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  08-49

OPEN TO:

All Interested Applicants

POSITION:

Visa Assistant, FSN-5/FP-9, FSN-6/FP-8 (Developmental Level)

OPENING DATE:

July 25, 2008

CLOSING DATE:

August 8, 2008

WORK HOURS: 

Full time – 40 hours per week

SALARY:

**Ordinarily Resident (OR):
FSN-5 RD$265,593 (Starting Salary)
FSN-6 RD$302,758 (Starting Salary)
*Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant

**Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
FP-9 US$26,264 (Starting Salary)
FP-8 US$29,379 (Starting Salary)
(This pay is only for Eligible Family Members who are eligible for employment under the American USG pay plan)

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking an individual for the position of Visa Assistant in the Immigrant Visa (“IV”) Unit of the Consular Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent serves as an IV Assistant, cross-trained in all duties performed by IV Unit staff.  The incumbent processes IV cases from receipt of petitions through final interview of applicant and assembly of issued visa.  Employee works interchangeably on the four teams of the IV Unit.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact Maura Bonifant, 809-731-4286

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.  A minimum of two years of post-secondary studies is required.

2.  FSN-05 One year of office clerical experience is required.
FSN-06 One year of consular experience is required.

3.  English level IV (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing and Spanish level IV (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing are required.  The English level will be tested by the Instituto Cultural Dominico-Americano (ICDA), applicants must contact the Department of Evaluations at (809) 535-0665, ext. 307 for testing schedule PRIOR to submit application/resume.  The test has a fee of US$10.00 to be paid by the applicant.

4.  FSN-05 Basic knowledge of office clerical work is required.
FSN-06 Good working knowledge of IV laws, regulations, policies and procedures is required.

5.  Typing level I (up to 30 WPM) and basic computer skills, including knowledge of software programs, are required.

6.  Ability to sort facts, solve problems, and deal tactfully with the public.

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

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  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.

4.  Currently employed Not Ordinarily Resident (NORs) hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

5.  The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a (insert appropriate level) security clearance.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1.  Application for Federal Employment (Form SF-171) or Optional Application for Federal Employment (Form OF-612); or

2.  A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

3.  Candidates who claim U.S. veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

4.  Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

AmEmbassy Santo Domingo

Office of Human Resources

E-mail: hro@usemb.gov.do

Tel. (809)731-4286- Fax (809)731-4372

POINT OF CONTACT

Maura Bonifant

Telephone:  809-731-4286

Fax:  809-731-4372

DEFINITIONS

1.  AEFM:  A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

--US citizen;

--Spouse or dependent 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 notreceive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2.  EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of 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.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  August 8, 2008

The US Mission in Santo Domingo 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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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