OPEN TO            ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

POSITION:          A32-402 SPECIAL CONSULAR SERVICES ASSISTANT FSN-8 FP-6*

OPENING DATE:   APRIL 18, 2008
CLOSING DATE:   MAY 2, 2008
WORK HOURS:     Full-time 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: Starting Salary and Position Grade FP-6 to be confirmed by Washington *Ordinarily Resident:  $250,088.70 pesos per year (Starting salary)(Position Grade: FSN-8)

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*

The U. S. Consulate in Monterrey is seeking an individual for the position of Special Consular Services Assistant in the American Citizen Services Unit (ACS).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The employee handles Special Consular Service (SCS) cases including checking on the welfare and whereabouts of U.S. citizens, working with Embassy Mexico City and Childrens’ Issues in the Department of States to resolve child custody cases, repatriating destitute citizens to the United States, assisting in arrestee cases and providing assistance to victims of crime.  Additionally, the holder of the position translates official documents to facilitate the transfer of U.S. citizen prisoners from Mexico to the United States.  The incumbent also coordinates with U.S. and Mexican authorities to facilitate the return of stolen, embezzled and confiscated vehicles from Mexico to their legal owners in the United States.  The work requires a strong understanding of the Convention between the United States and Mexico for the Recovery and Return of Stolen or Embezzled Vehicles and Aircraft as well as local laws and procedures pertaining to stolen property.  As needed, the individual in the position may be called to assist on passport and citizenship issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Completion of high school is required.
• Two years work in a U.S. Embassy or Consulate or similar Agency/Organization with experience involving the application of laws and regulations and in dealing with Mexican authorities and the public is required.
• Level IV (fluent) English and Spanish (oral/written) is required.
• Must have good computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.  Level II (40 words per minute) typing skills are required.

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

Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

• Current employees serving on probation are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed US Citizen EFM’s who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• All Locally Employed Staff (LES) who have less than one year working in a position are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will NOT be considered:

1. Test score of TOEIC or TOEFL exam is required from the following institution: (cost is the applicant’s responsibility) Instituto Mexicano Norteamericano de Relaciones Culturales de Monterrey AC (IMNRC) Hidalgo 768 Pte. Monterrey N.L. Tel. 8004-9090 ext.132; contact Nora Cadena.
2. Application for U.S.  Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office
American Consulate General in Monterrey
Av. Constitucion 411 Pte. Centro
64000 Monterrey, N.L. Mexico
FAX: 818-3437283  E-mail: permtr@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT

Human Resources Asst.
Tel. 8345-2120, ext 414

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 s/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 safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
• Does not receive a USG annuity of 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:  MAY 2, 2008

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.