Position Vacancy Announcement
No.
2010/01
OPEN TO:
ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
POSITION:
A56-604, SECURITY ASSISTANT, FSN-4, FP-AA*
OPENING DATE:
JANUARY 25, 2010
CLOSING DATE:
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
WORK HOURS:
Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
*Not-Ordinarily Resident: Starting salary and Position Grade FP-AA to be confirmed by Washington.
*Ordinarily Resident: $136,509.90 Pesos per year (starting salary) (Position Grade: FSN-4).
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED WORK PERMIT AND/OR MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
*ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD MUST HAVE AT LEAST SIX MONTHS REMAINING TO THEIR TOUR OF DUTY TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB AND RESIDE AT POST WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.*
The U.S. Consulate in Hermosillo is seeking an individual for the position of Security Assistant in the Regional Security Office (RSO).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The employee assists in providing security for U.S. Government (USG) facilities, employees and family members by performing procedures to detect, recognize, and report on any actions against USG facilities and/or personnel. Provides support directly or by calling for assistance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees on probation 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 employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised position within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
5. All Local Employee Staff (LES) who have less than one year working in a position are not eligible to apply.
6. In adherence to the recent guidance from the Mexican government, pursuant to the Mexican nationality law, all American-Mexican dual nationals will be recognized as Mexican nationals; hence, appointment of these individuals will be processed under the Local Compensation Plan (LCP) in accordance with Department of State hiring policy.
7. Dual nationals are advised that this may affect their application for security clearance.
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will NOT be considered:
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Consulate Hermosillo
Administrative Office
Monterrey 141, Hermosillo, Son., Mexico
E-mail address: Hermohr@state.gov
Fax (662) 217-1939
Please check the U.S. Consulate web site for future vacancy announcements: http://hermosillo.usconsulate.gov/hermosillo-esp/Empleo.html
DEFINITIONS
1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct-hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided she/he meets all of the following criteria:
-- US Citizen;
-- Spouse or child 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 US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
-- Is resident at the sponsoring employee's or uniform service member's post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and
-- Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US 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 US 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; and 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 US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders, and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: February 8, 2010
The US Mission in Mexico 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.
Drafter: MCastillo
Cleared: GRivas
RVanSanford
In adherence to Mission Mexico standards for pre-employment English testing, effective immediately, the Consulate will only accept internationally-recognized TOEIC and TOEFL test results. The Results of these tests are valid for 2 years. The Cost of taking the tests is the applicant’s responsibility. Non-native English speakers should attach to their application their score certificate in order to be considered for vacant positions requiring English language skills.
U.S. citizens interested in joining the Foreign Service should check the State Department webpage or the Commerce Department. U.S. citizens wishing to apply for the positions advertised here must legally reside in Mexico. Locally resident American Citizens who are not Eligible Family Members must have the necessary work permits (FM-2 OR FM-3) and at least six months residency in Mexico.
