EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAMontevideo - Uruguay
ALTERNATE CASHIER/VOUCHER EXAMINER, FP 07, FSN 7
TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: Alternate Cashier – FSN-7 / FP-07
OPENING DATE: April 9, 2007
CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2007
WORK HOURS: 40 hrs/wk
SALARY: Not-Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade FP-07 on the FP scale.Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade FSN 7 in the Local Comp. Plan
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 an individual for employment in country for the position of Alternate Cashier/Voucher Examiner in the Financial Management Office. The position will be available o/a May 14, 2007.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will be designated Alternate Class B Cashier and will be responsible for all disbursements, replenishments, reporting on and processing cash transactions, during the absence of the principal cashier. Computes travel vouchers and travel advances. Handles the Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA), the Home Service Transfer Allowance (HSTA), and the Foreign Transfer Allowance (FTA) for all American personnel at post.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criteria.
Education: High School Diploma is required. Two years of technical education in accounting is required.
Prior Work Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing full time cashier duties, including the accounting of cashier activities is required.
Language Proficiency: Level III (Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Spanish is required. Level III (Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
Knowledge: Must have good knowledge of computer programs such as word processors, spreadsheets, and other standard office applications 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); or2. 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 OfficeLauro Muller 1776; orfax to 418-8611; or use webmaster’s mail: webmastermvd@state.gov
