Secretary, FSN-6; FP-8, C50-120-210
Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/22
Open to: All
Interested Candidates / All Sources
The “Open To”
category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this
position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a
“hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy
announcement.
Position:
Secretary, FSN-6; FP-8, C50-120-210
Opening Date:
Friday, April 15, 2016
Closing Date:
Friday, April 29, 2016
Work Hours:
Example: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Salary: Ordinarily
Resident (OR): FSN-6* -
R$ 45.162,00 per year
Not-Ordinarily Resident
(NOR): FP-8* -
US$ 36,837.00 per year
*Final
grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
All ordinarily resident (OR) applicants (See Appendix
A for
definition) must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible
for consideration.
The U.S.
Mission in Brasilia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the
position of Secretary in the Health Unit.
Basic
Function of Position
Incumbent
provides general administrative support to the Foreign Service Medical Practitioner
and to the Registered Nurses.
Qualifications
Required
Note: Applicants
must address each required qualification listed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item. Applicants are required
to submit their applications in English using the DS-174 form. Failure to
do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. Education: Completion
of Secondary School is required.
2. Experience: Responsible
administrative work experience in a medical clinic or hospital setting is
required.
3. Language (This
will be tested):
·
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of
English is required.
·
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Portuguese
is required.
4. Job Knowledge (This will be tested):
·
Knowledge of the city and local health care system
is required.
5. Skills and Abilities (This will be tested):
·
Ability to maintain medical confidentiality at all
times is required.
For further
information:
The complete
position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be
obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office – Sheila
Mirandela at (61) 3312-7227 or 3312-7040.
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
When qualified,
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**
*
Important: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the
DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if
applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If
claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must
submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation
confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of
the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered
in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S.
Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
** This level
of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.
Additional Selection Criteria:
1. Management may
consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,
conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR
employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not
eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR
employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service
Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of
their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work
schedule.
4. The candidate
must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification.
5. Candidates who
are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their
sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
6. Current
Ordinarily Resident employees of the Mission may only apply for positions at or
above their current grade level.
How to Apply:
Applicants must
submit the following documents to be considered:
1.
Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form
DS-174), which is available on our website or by
contacting Human Resources. (See
“For Further Information” above); Plus
2. Any additional
documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.
transcripts, degrees, etc.)
Where to
Apply:
Closing date for this position: Friday, April 29, 2016
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