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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Vacancy Announcement

SECURITY ASSISTANT / ASISTENTE DE SEGURIDAD

TO:

All interested candidates

POSITION:

Security Assistant – FSN 4

OPENING DATE:    

April 16, 2008

CLOSING DATE:    

May 5, 2008

WORK HOURS:

Full-time, 40 hrs/wk

SALARY:

Ordinarily residents: GRADE 4
Not Ordinarily Resident: Extended Scale AA

NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and Under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required residency permit to be eligible for consideration.

The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo is seeking people to fill two Security Assistant positions, in the Regional Security Office.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent provides technical support for the Regional Security Office. Must be willing to work long, flexible hours and under adverse climate conditions when needed as this position requires some field work. Candidates must be able to exercise patience, observation and discretion.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criteria.

Education: Completion of Secondary School is required.

Prior Work Experience: At least two years of experience in an organization that requires discipline and adherence to strict administrative regulations, is required.

Language Requirement: English: Level I (Rudimentary); Spanish Level IV(Fluent in reading/writing/ speaking) are required.

Knowledge: Good geographical knowledge of Montevideo is required.

Skills and abilities:
• Must posses a valid drivers license
• Must be able to utilize the Microsoft suite of office products and operate electronic devices

SELECTION PROCESS

U.S. Citizen EFMs and U.S. Veterans will be given preference in hiring over other equally qualified candidates in accordance with current U.S. law and State Department regulations.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Successful candidate must pass a rigorous background security check. Prior criminal conviction or substantial financial indebtedness will exclude applicant from being hired.
3. Candidates must be willing to submit pre-employment drug tests and will be required to submit to random tests after employment.
4. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
5. Currently employed AEFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171, or OF-612); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF 612; plus
2 . Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their DD-214 with their application.
3 . Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Lauro Muller 1776;
or Fax to 418-8611;
or use webmaster’s mail: webmastermvd@state.gov

CLOSING DATE: May 5, 2008

La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Montevideo está llamando a candidatos para cubrir dos cargos de Asistente de Seguridad, para la Oficina de Seguridad de la Embajada.

PRINCIPALES TAREAS Y RESPONSABILIDADES

El empleado dará soporte técnico a la Oficina Regional de Seguridad. Debe estar dispuesto a trabajar largas jornadas, con flexibilidad de horario y bajo condiciones adversas del clima, si es necesario, dado que la posición requiere trabajo de campo. Los candidatos deberán ser pacientes, discretos y contar con capacidad de observación.

Horario de trabajo: 40 horas por semana.

REQUISITOS EXCLUYENTES

NOTA: Todos los postulantes deberán justificar con información específica y comprensiva cada uno de los criterios de selección detallados a continuación.

Educación: Enseñanza Secundaria completa.

Experiencia laboral previa: Por lo menos dos años de experiencia previa en una organización que requiera disciplina, y ajuste a normas administrativas estrictas.

Idiomas: Nivel I de inglés (rudimentario); Nivel IV de español (fluidez en escritura, lectura y lenguaje oral).

Conocimiento: Buen conocimiento geográfico de la ciudad de Montevideo.

Habilidades:
• Libreta de conducir válida
• Buen conocimiento a nivel de usuario de programas de computación de oficina y habilidad para trabajar con equipos electrónicos.
• Capacidad de observación, paciencia y discreción.

PROCESO DE SELECCION

Podrán postularse candidatos de cualquier nacionalidad que posean residencia legal en Uruguay. Familiares dependientes de funcionarios diplomáticos estadounidenses mayores de 18 años y veteranos de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses tendrán preferencia sobre candidatos con las mismas calificaciones, según las leyes de los EE.UU. y reglamentos del Departamento de Estado.

CRITERIOS ADICIONALES DE SELECCION

1. La Administración podrá considerar casos de nepotismo, conflicto de intereses, restricciones presupuestales y de residencia para evaluar el candidato mas adecuado.
2. Los candidatos deberán superar una investigación rigurosa. Cualquier antecedente penal o una situación financiera con deudas sustanciales compromete la selección del candidato.
3. Los candidatos deberán estar dispuestos a someterse a un test de drogas previo al empleo, así como eventuales test de drogas luego de contratados.
4. Empleados actuales en período de prueba no pueden aplicar. Empleados como AEFM no pueden aplicar si no han cumplido por lo menos 90 días en su actual contrato.

PARA POSTULARSE

Aquellas personas interesadas deberán presentar la siguiente documentación para ser consideradas:
1. Formulario de solicitud de empleo federal (OF-612 o SF-171); o un CV al día conteniendo la misma información solicitada en el formulario OF-612.
2. Postulantes que desean reclamar la Preferencia de Veteranos deberán adjuntar una copia de su DD-214.
3. Toda documentación (certificados, diplomas, etc.) que apoye los requisitos para el cargo.

Las postulaciones deben ser enviadas por escrito a:
Oficina de Recursos Humanos
Lauro Muller 1776;
o por fax 418-8611;
o a través de correo electrónico al webmaster:
webmastermvd@state.gov

Fecha límite para la recepción de postulaciones: 5 de mayo de 2008

DEFINITIONS:

1. U.S. Citizen EFM (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:
  - U.S. 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 U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
  - Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe heaven abroad, or alternate safe heaven abroad; and
  - Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the U.S. 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 U.S. 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 1) 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; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; 3) 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 AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.


The US Mission in Uruguay 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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