Ordinarily residents FSN-11;
Not Ordinarily Resident - FP- 04
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 candidates to fill one Cultural Specialist position in the Information Resource Center of the Public Affairs Section
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Incumbent is responsible for administering
Mission’s overall complex and diversified cultural,
educational and exchanges programs. In coordination
with Embassy Officers, Washington program staff, potential
U.S. visitors, and Uruguayan contacts, incumbent designs,
plans and implements broad and complex multifaceted
strategies, which draw upon a wide range of Public
Affairs resources to create high-impact public diplomacy
programs countrywide. Evaluates and advises on requests
for program support from partner organizations. Supervises
two assistants.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each
selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each criteria.
Education: At least two years of university studies in the liberal arts, social sciences, international relations or related field is required.
Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years experience with substantial responsibility and management experience in cultural work, public diplomacy or a related field is required.
Language Proficiency: English Level IV (fluent*) speaking and writing and Spanish Level IV (fluent*), speaking and writing, are required.
* At the fluent level an employee is
required to possess a high degree of proficiency in
both written and spoken English, including the ability
to translate the host country language into precise
and correct English, and English into the applicable
foreign language.
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge educational, cultural, social and political systems and institutions, in both Uruguay and the United States, is required to enable employee to make informed decisions and suggestions for integrated approaches to office programs. A good range of working contacts is the Uruguayan cultural, educational, social and political community is also required.
Skills and abilities: Evidence of planning, organizational and problem solving skills is required. Well developed writing and computer skills is required.
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. Current employees serving a probationary period
are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA
appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
appointment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under Personal Services
Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment.
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
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae indicating education,
experience, language level and knowledge and skills according
to requirements.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide
a copy of their DD-214 with their application.
4. 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
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.
