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Announcement Number:: Jerusalem-2023-41
Hiring Agency:: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
Position Title:: Administrative Clerk (USSC) (All Interested Applicants)
Open Period:: 09/05/2023 - 09/19/2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:: GMT+2
Series/Grade:: LE - 0105 6
Salary:: Not Specified
Work Schedule:: Full-time - Full Time- 80 hours/Bi-weekly
Promotion Potential:: LE-6

Duty Location(s):: 1

in

Jerusalem, IS
Telework Eligible:: No
For More Info:: HR Section
000-000-0000
HRatPost@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
For USEFM - Actual FP salary is determined by Washington D.C

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to satisfactory performance.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Clerk (United States Security Coordinator (USSC)), FSN-6.

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (80 hours/Bi-weekly)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within one month of receipt of authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Duties would include in-processing new members of the United States Security Coordination (USSC), to include welcome emails, management of personnel folders, visa and MFA card applications, access requests and scheduling of appointments. Providing logistical support to the USSC joint, coalition team; maintaining the organizational contact list, ordering office supplies, managing team vehicle status to include registration, insurance, and maintenance services. Act as the alternate approval for time and attendance. Assisting with out-processing of personnel to include scheduling expediter and hotel reservations, closing travel accounts, and accounting for MFA cards and embassy access badges. The position will carry out other duties as assigned and supervised by the USSC Office Manager.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum two years of previous administrative/ clerical experience is required.

Languages:

(Fluent) speaking/reading/writing English. (Good working knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Arabic and Hebrew is required. (This will be tested).

Skills & Abilities:

Must have strong computer knowledge and ability to use various programs and databases. (This will be tested).

Please mention all of your work experience and your educational certificates through ERA Application. Resume or Curriculum vitae is not required and will not be considered.

Education Requirements:

High school diploma (Bagrut\Tawjihi\or equivalent) is required. (Please upload a copy of the certificate)

Supporting documents (i.e., education certificate) must be included in the application for eligibility purposes.

Evaluations:

Applicants must meet all position requirements, including experience, education, language, and skills.

You will be assessed based on your application score, language test results, and how your qualifications compare to the requirements of the position.

All Applications must be submitted in English language only.

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 certification.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency 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.

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Jerusalem will receive the following Benefits:

Thirteen Month salary

Vacation Bonus – The amount is NIS 371.00 per day. The number of days paid depends on the length of service.

Retirement Plan – Embassy contributes 7.5% and the employee contributes 6% or 7% of basic salary on a biweekly basis.

Education Fund – The Embassy contributes 7.5 % and the employee contributes 2.5% of basic salary on a biweekly basis.

Gift Bonus – The employee will receive NIS 330.00 paid on Passover and Rosh Hashanah.

Annual Leave – Employee is entitled to 13 workdays of annual leave per year, for the first 3 years of service.

Sick Leave - Employee is entitled to 30 workdays of sick leave per year.

Holidays - In addition to observing local holidays as required by law, the Embassy is also closed for 11 U.S. designated holidays every year.

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 existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local security certification.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://il.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/).

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

Copy of High School Certificate (Bagrut\Tawjihi\or equivalent).

Copy of ID.

Copy of Passport.

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or mobile. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Jerusalem.

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