Consular 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 06. 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:

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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 incumbent serves as a Consular Assistant in the American Citizen Services unit and handles a range of complex and sensitive cases/issues that may confront U.S. citizens in Germany that fall under the heading of Special Citizen Services. These include detentions, deaths, child custody disputes, instances of mentally ill Americans, and a range of non-emergency issues such as driver licenses, voting, local regulations, and taxes where the Consulate provides guidance and seeks to promote the overall welfare of Americans in Germany. In addition, the incumbent may also be expected to handle routine passport, nationality, citizenship, and notarial matters during daily public operating hours as needed based on service demand.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience in social services, consular, or legal fields dealing with the public are required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Strong familiarity with local laws and administrative policies impacting foreigners who travel or reside in Germany/Bavaria, such as registration, employment, housing, medical care, insurance, civil law and family law structure and realities.

Education Requirements:

Two years of post-secondary education in social services law, political science, international relations, history, language, or humanities are required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Language Level Fluent in English and German is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be flexible given the unpredictable nature of much of the work and must be able to use limited time each day wisely to promote the unit’s objectives.

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

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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 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 **

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 exist