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Department of State |
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Washington DC Metro Area, DC
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Department Of State
Sub Agency: Civil Service Personnel-Civil Srvc and Iraq Jobs
Job Announcement Number:
CA-2009-0044
Consular Officer
SALARY RANGE: 69,764.00 - 107,854.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
to Friday, December 25, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0130-12/13POSITION INFORMATION: Intermittent Work Schedule Temporary Appointment
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Limited to ICTAP & CTAP Eligibles
"You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you
submit your application package. Your application may not get full
consideration if you do not follow the instructions as
outlined."
For general questions regarding this
announcement, receipt of your faxed documentation, or the status of
your application, see the "How To Apply" tab.
JOB SUMMARY:
The men and women of the US Department of State with their
skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone
of America's diplomacy. Civil Service employees support the foreign
policy mission from offices in Washington, DC and across the
nation.
Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and
prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement US foreign
policy. Choose from hundreds of career possibilities - there's
something for everyone!
This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office
of the Executive Director.The position involves excessive travel
and requires a Top Secret Clearance. The incumbent (s) will perform
duties typically related to a Consular Officer, on a when needed
basis (intermittent), in Consulates or Embassies throughout the
world.
**** This vacancy announcement is opening a standing inventory of
eligible applicants. It will be used to fill immediate and future
vacancies for Consular Officer. If qualified, you will have
eligibility until 12/25/2009. To continue to be considered for this
vacancy, you must reactivate your application before the expiration
date by logging into Gateway to State and viewing / modifying your
score or vacancy questions and clicking the "finish" or "done"
button at the end of the application process and wait to be returned
to USAJOBS.Your name will be referred for employment consideration
based on your rating and geographic availability, if applicable.
Lists of qualified candidates will be referred periodically for
employment consideration based on the hiring needs of the
Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles only
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship is required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.Overseas travel may be required.
Send Mail to:
Civil Service Personnel-Civil Srvc and Iraq Jobs
2401 E Street, NW
SA-1 rm, H1010
Washington, DC 20037
Fax: 571-258-4052
For questions about this job:
Justin Scott
Phone: 202-663-2590
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: CA-Recruit@state.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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CA-2009-0044
Consular Officer
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Note:All applicants MUST submit 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 lose consideration for this position.
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IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position
requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least
the next lower level in the Federal service which provided the
applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to
perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized
experience must demonstrate the following:
GS-12 One year equivalent to the GS-11 level, which includes
specialized activities such as performing work that involves
research or other professional work in the coordination,
development, or direction of consular policies; establish systematic
methods of program execution, evaluation, or advocacy; obtain
pertinent information, validate documentation and authenticate
interviews to be used to adjudicate Visa applications.
GS-13: One year equivalent to the GS-12 level, which includes a high
level of specialized activities such as: formulation of instructions
and policy guidance for United States representative in
international organizations; cultural affairs involving formulation
and operation of policy on large-scale international cultural
exchange programs; other specialized international affairs such as
analyzing public opinion and attitudes, evaluation specific
conditions, trends or forces in a foreign country, formulating
policy on problems of petroleum resources or fisheries, etc.,
representing foreign interest, protecting American property or
interests, arranging for conferences, or similar activities.
Basic Requirements:
A.Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses
totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and
international relations, political science, economics, history,
sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law,
statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the
above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative
methods.
OR
B.Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a
major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24
semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or
additional education.
OR
C.Experience--four years of appropriate experience in one or more
of the fields listed above in work associated with international
organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the
required experience or education as described below and meet any
selective factors, when specified.Candidates must have one (1)
year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the
position to be filled and has equipped the candidate with the
particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform
the duties of the position.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience are:
knowledge of visa laws, regulations and procedures; passport and
citizenship laws, regulations and procedures; understanding of
management theories and practices; and the ability to analyze a wide
variety of complex and critical consular affairs issues.
Candidates must meet all qualification requirements, including time-
in-grade and time-after-competitive appointment requirements, by the
closing date of the announcement
Time-In-Grade Requirements:Federal applicants must have
served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade
restrictions contained in 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your
experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this
position.The review of your on-line application package is,
generally, a three-step process.You will first be evaluated to
determine if you meet the basic eligibility requirements.A further
review is conducted to determine if your background and/or education
meets the qualification requirements described above.Your answers
to the vacancy-specific questions and your resume are used to
evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies for
this position in the following areas:
1.Knowledge of current U.S. foreign policy objectives and programs.
2.Knowledge of funding/budget requirements
3.Ability to adjudicate applications for visa to the U.S.
4.Ability to communicate with others.
Candidates must be rated well-qualified for the position.To be
considered well-qualified, applicants must earn a score of 85 (when
applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) in accordance with the
specific rating and ranking process developed for this position.
If you are found to have rated yourself higher in the self-
assessment than is supported by the information in your on-line
resume, essay responses, and/or supporting documents, a score
will manually be determined that reflects your documented
experience.This may result in a lowered score, which may also
eliminate you from the best-qualified listing.
You may receive credit for unpaid or volunteer experience on the
same basis as paid experience, provided it is directly related to
this job.To receive proper credit, you must show, on your on-line
resume, the actual time spent in such activities (hours worked per
week).To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
CA-2009-0044
Consular Officer
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
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This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office
of the Executive Director.The position involves excessive travel
and requires a Top Secret Clearance.The incumbent (s) will perform
duties typically related to a Consular Officer, on a when needed
basis (intermittent), in Consulates or Embassies throughout the
world. Assignments will typically include:
1.Directing a consular unit; planning its work and ensuring
coordination of effort; facilitating full participation of managers,
supervisors and employees in consular activities.
2.Receiving, reviewing and adjudicating applications for
nonimmigrant visas.
3.Providing a range of services to American citizens overseas,
including welfare and whereabouts.
4.Maintaining liaison with post management to resolve consular
problems; analyzing legislation and priorities and assisting in the
development of responsible programs.
Assignments may also include temporary short-term projects within
the Bureau's Washington offices.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
CA-2009-0044
Consular Officer
BENEFITS:
This appointment will not confer eligibility for Federal
Health, Life insurance or Retirement benefits. However,
temporary employees are eligible for such benefits as leave, paid
Federal holidays and Metrochek.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is
requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely
identify your records from those of other applicants who may have
the same name.As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your
Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from
employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.Failure to
provide your Social Security Number on your application materials
will result in your application not being processed.
BUYOUT - If you previously left federal employment and
received a separation incentive (buyout) and you are selected for
this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the
buyout to the agency that paid you.
PRIVACY ACT - Your application contains information
subject to the Privacy Act (p.L. 93-579.5 USC 552a). This
information is used to determine qualifications for employment and
is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Sections 3302 and
3361.
FALSE STATEMENT - If you make false statements in any part
of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after
you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or
other disciplinary action.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable
accommodations to applicants with disabilities.If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Work/Life
Programs, at (202) 261-8180.The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Department of State is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
marital status, age, political affiliation, union or non-union
affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, or any other non-
merit factors.
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