Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is ONLY open to U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies.

For USEFM - FP grade is 06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance Appointment Type Temporary Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years Marketing Statement: 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. Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Consular Associate position in the Consular office. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Consular Chief, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies. Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties. Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Education Requirements: Completion of High School is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education. Evaluations: You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications: Experience:

Option 1

Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.

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Option 2

Two years of office administration (FP-07 (Training Level)).

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Option 3

One year of office administration (FP-08 (Training Level)).

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

 

Language: 

English: Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

 

Skills And Abilities:

• Must be able to input data in consular systems with minimum errors, and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow staff)
• Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
• Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting official correspondence and reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
• Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.