Human Resources Assistant (American Services) - USEFMs Only

Announcement Number:
Abu Dhabi-‎2023-‎001
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Position Title:
Human Resources Assistant (American Services) - Open To: USEFMs Only
Open Period:
‎01/‎24/‎2023 - ‎02/‎06/‎2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+‎4
Series/Grade:
FP - ‎0305 ‎6
Salary:
USD $‎55,100
Work Schedule:
Full-time - Work week is Monday - Friday (‎40 hours per week)
Promotion Potential:
FP-‎6
Duty Location(s):
‎1
in
Abu Dhabi, AE
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
‎000-‎000-‎0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:
* Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is ‎06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Definite not to Exceed ‎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)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period
of time ‎06 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties

Basic Function of Position

Responsible for all American personnel programs at the Mission including but
not limited to: Check-in/check-out processing; Travel Messages (TMs) for
arriving/departing U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) staff; provides general guidance on
accreditation (visas and diplomatic ID processing); advising American
employees on matters relating to career development and personnel regulations;
NSDD-‎38 procedures for new or existing USDH positions; maintaining files for
American employees; managing recruitment program for Family Member Appointment
(FMA), Seasonal Hires, When Actually Employed (WAE), Rovers, etc.; and
managing the Duty officer program.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of experience in human resources or
administrative field is required.
Education Requirements:
Completion of two years of general college studies is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: English Level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking
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:
For the current COVID-‎19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for
additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.

To apply for this position click the "Submit Application" button. For more
information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma
and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing
date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or
the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you
will not be considered for this position.
*
Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
*
High School Diploma plus two years of college studies
*
DD-‎214 - Member Copy ‎4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting
documentation (if applicable)
*
SF-‎50 (if applicable)
*
Passport Copy

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.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the
duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by
contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S.
Mission in (insert post and/or country name).