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OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

POSITION: A52-512 HOUSING CLERK, FSN-5; FP-9* (ANNOUNCEMENT EXTENDED)

OPENING DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2008

CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 2, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:

 

*Not-Ordinarily Resident: Starting Salary and Position Grade FP-9* to be confirmed by Washington.

Ordinarily Resident: $149,272.47 pesos per year (FSN-5 starting Salary)

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 Housing Clerk in the General Services Office (GSO).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The employee surveys properties to determine if they meet the USG’s basic requirements. Serves as GSO’s customer service clerk, closely monitoring ongoing maintenance projects. Ensures landlords comply with the Embassy’s requirements and timely deadlines. Responsible for tracking the payment of telephone bills in unoccupied houses, maintains database and updates macros as directed by the Housing Managers, and serves as back up for distribution and receipt of house keys.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

  • High School is required.
  • One year of customer service experience is required.
  • Level III (good working knowledge) English (speak/read/write) and level IV (fluent) Spanish (understand/speak/read/write) are required. (Please see “To Apply” section on pg. 2 for test instructions)
  • Good knowledge of real estate market for rental houses and properties in Mexico City is required.
  • Level II (45 wpm) typing skills is required. (Please see “To Apply” section on pg. 2)
  • Must be knowledgeable in computer programs such as Microsoft Office.

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:
JANUARY 2, 2009

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.

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