Protocol Assistant in München bei Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin

Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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 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 of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The Protocol Assistant serves as the Consulate’s expert in Protocol, advising the Consul General (CG) and colleagues as necessary. The Protocol Assistant is responsible for all official events at the Residence, including planning, budget, menu, guestlist, invitations, staffing the event and ensuring its success. This position manages the Principal Officer’s and Consulate’s contacts, and official Correspondence for the CG. They serve as a liaison with German government officials, other diplomatic missions, international businesses, and the local community. This position is responsible for delivering and receiving gratuities, as well as for accrediting and badging the entire U.S. Delegation for the Munich Security Conference.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

At least two years of progressively responsible secretarial experience including translation, interpretation, or public relations work, scheduling and organizing visits, official dinners, etc. is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of German government, commercial, cultural and academic institutions.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

English fluent speaking/reading/writing is required, may include the ability to translate (this may be tested).

German fluent speaking/reading/writing is required, may include the ability to translate (this may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, scanners, fax, and excellent drafting skills in English and German are required (this may be tested).
Must have the ability to draft correspondence in German and English. Ability to translate from German into English and vice versa 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 URL:

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Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Munich, Germany 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 **