EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Montevideo - Uruguay
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Vacancy Announcement
APHIS Administrative Clerk
| TO: | All interested candidates |
| POSITION: | APHIS Administrative Clerk |
| OPENING DATE: | February 7, 2008 |
| CLOSING DATE: | February 20, 2008 |
| WORK HOURS: | 30 hrs/wk |
| SALARY: | Ordinarily residents FSN-6; |
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 Administrative Clerk position
in the Animals and Plants Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Agency
| MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent participates actively in the management of the APHIS Uruguay office by performing a variety of administrative and clerical work such us assisting organizing budget information, filing correspondence, updating inventories, requesting purchases. The incumbent will be required to translate communications and documents. The incumbent will assist the Agricultural Scientist in Uruguay in contacting government counterparts, make arrangements for meetings, coordinate visits and trips. The incumbent also provides assistance to the Area Director and Administrative Assistant in the Buenos Aires APHIS office. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criteria. Education: Completion of High School. At least two years of University studies with training in business, accounting or management is required. Prior Work Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a secretary or administrative assistant, including budget and or accounting. 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: Good working knowledge of office computer programs, including Excel spreadsheets, Word and Lotus Notes/Outlook is required. Skills and abilities: Ability to multi-task and flexibility is required.
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.
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. |
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
