• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

The work schedule for this position is:

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  Part Time (20 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Salary is based on FS Salary Schedule FP-09 $39,366 if Full-time hours worked. The position is being advertised as Part-time - (20hrs/week).

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of prior experience in an office, management, customer services or security- related position is required.

• Completion of high school education is required.

LANGUAGE: Level IV (FLUENT) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. May be tested

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.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: 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 and CS with reemployment rights **

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  IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Important Information - read before you continue with your application.

1. We do not accept resumes, curriculum vitas (CVs) or cover letters.

2. You must complete the ERA Application Form and provide as much detailed information, as possible. Only the information listed in the ERA

application form will be used to determine your eligibility and whether you meet the position requirements (education, work experience and

knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as language).

3. List ALL your education in full and include any majors, if any, which show that you meet the educational requirement specific to the

advertised position. Please list all education institutions, not only your latest or highest educational certification. Do not forget to attach a

copy of your degree if the position requires a degree.

4. Under Major Duties and Responsibilities provide as much detail on the duties and responsibilities as they pertain to the advertised position.

For positions with multiple duties that only partly meet the experience required, please indicate what percentage of time was spent on the

required duties. This will determine whether you are qualified for the position during the screening process.

5. List ALL your prior work experience. Do not list only the most recent position. Include all relevant unpaid/volunteer experience.

6. Language Requirements - If English and/or Arabic language skills are being advertised for a position, please list each language as required,

even if English or Arabic is your first language. If you omit listing one of the languages as advertised in the vacancy your application will be

disqualified.

7. Documents: Please upload all requested and applicable documents that HR has listed for each vacancy. If not specified further within the

vacancy announcement, all applications must include required documents such as educational certificates (please refer to the advertised

specific education requirements), copy of orders, etc. Failure to upload the required documents will disqualify your application from further

consideration.

8. Proof of education requirements will vary from one program/position to another, and it is important that the applicant reads carefully which

document(s) is/are required in the application package (e.g., High School diploma or GED certificate, or bachelor’s degree, or master’s

degree). Submitted document(s) need to be legible copies of U.S. college/university transcript(s) that include degree(s) (if any) awarded and

course work completed, and if requested, a copy of the diploma.

For current employees of the U.S. Mission or Eligible Family Members (EFMs) the same standard rules for submitting applications apply.

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

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  Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
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  Degree (not transcript)
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  Passport Copy
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  DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
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  SF-50 (if applicable)

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abu Dhabi