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ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
POSITION: A10-006 POLITICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT,
FSN-7; FP-7*
OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2008
CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 2008
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
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SALARY: |
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*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Starting Salary and
Position Grade FP-7* to be confirmed by Washington.
* Ordinarily Resident: $208,281.91 pesos per year (FSN-7
starting salary)
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NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN
THE REQUIRED WORK PERMIT AND/OR MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE
RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
*ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD MUST HAVE
AT LEAST SIX MONTHS REMAINING TO THEIR TOUR OF DUTY TO APPLY
FOR THIS JOB*
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is seeking an individual
for the position of Political Research Assistant in the Political
Office (POL).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The employee researches political developments relevant to
Mission objectives and meet other informational needs of American
Officers. Contributes to a range of unclassified English language
documents, including daily reports on key political developments,
weekly legislative updates, and weekly unclassified political
update cables, among others, to be circulated throughout Mission
Mexico and interested Washington agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: All applicants must address each selection
criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government, History,
or other relevant Social Science is required.
- One (1) year of experience in Mexican Government entity,
NGO, foreign embassy or university setting is required.
- Level IV (outstanding written) English and level V (advance)
Spanish are required. (Please see section “To
Apply”)
- Must have solid knowledge and understanding of Mexican
culture, Mexican political dynamics, and key Mexican government
officials and political players.
- Test in English composition will be required.
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
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest,
budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees serving on probation
are not eligible to apply.
- Currently employed US Citizen EFM’s who hold a FMA appointment
are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within
the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- Currently employed 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.
- All Local Employee Staff (LES) who have less than one
year working for the Mission are not eligible to apply.
- In adherence to the recent guidance
from the Mexican government, pursuant to the Mexican nationality
law, all American-Mexican dual nationals will be recognized
as Mexican nationals; hence, appointment of these individuals
will be processed under the Local Compensation Plan (LCP)
in
accordance with Department of State hiring policy.
- Dual nationals are advised that
this may affect their application for security clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following
or the application will NOT be considered:
- Test score of English language exam
is required from the following institutions (Cost is the
applicant’s responsibility):
- Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612
(PDF
/ Word);
or
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the
same information as an OF-612; plus
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans Preference must provide
a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards,
copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:
NOVEMBER 27, 2008
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Paseo de la Reforma #305 (PB)
Col. Cuauhtemoc
06500 Mexico, D.F.
FAX:[52](55) 5080-2207
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 not receive a USG annuity of 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 or 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:
I) 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;
II) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief
of Mission as part of his/her household; and
III) 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 eligible for employment under an American
USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission
authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges
and immunities.
The US Mission in Mexico 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 EEO 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. |
