AMERICAN EMBASSY MADRID
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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No. 22-09 |
CONSULAR CASHIER |
November 6, 2009 |
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates (as defined below)
POSITION: FSN-7/FP-7 (FP grade to be confirmed by Washington)
OPENING DATE: November 6, 2009
CLOSING DATE: November 20, 2009
WORK HOURS: Full-time (40 hours per week)
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Madrid is seeking an individual for the position of CONSULAR CASHIER in the Consular Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Serves as Consular Class B Cashier. Collects, records, and controls receipts of all Consular and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fees. Submits daily fees to Financial Management Office. Coordinates exchange rate changes with Embassy Paris and with Consular Agencies. Prepares all notarial service requests for the Foreign Services Officer action. Answers questions regarding notarials and The Hague Convention on the Legalization of Public Documents. Responds to public inquiries regarding travel information and general inquiries from public on American Citizen Services (ACS) issues. Manages, prepares and submits Time and Attendance Reports for the Section. Maintains statistics on services and work hours and inputs data on monthly man-hour report for all consular agencies under Madrid’s supervision,
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education: High school required.
2. Prior Work Experience: Two years of previous work experience dealing with the public and with accounting/cashiering required.
3. Language Proficiency: English and Spanish level 4 (fluent) speaking/reading.
4. Other Knowledges and Skills: Work requires knowledge of Spanish social and legal systems and resources as well as of relevant US laws and regulations; must acquire knowledge of cashiering, Automatic Cashiering Register System (ACRS) and time keeping. Must be able to draft in Spanish and English. Must have strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail. Must be able to type if needed to prepare notarials.
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 their application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold an 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 positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above)
5. US Citizens and, where applicable, others residing in Spain must submit, with each application, a photocopy of their work/residency permit.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Serrano, 75
28006 Madrid
Telephone: 91-587 2226
FAX: 91-587 2229
e-mail: Madrid_HR_Applications@state.gov
Due to the volume of responses, individual acknowledgments regarding receipt of applications cannot be made. Only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
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 the following criteria:
· U.S. citizen;
· Spouse or dependent 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 U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under Chief of Mission (COM) authority;
· Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
· Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the U.S. Civil, Foreign, or uniformed 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 abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: An 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 uniformed 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 their 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 Citizens EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: November 20, 2009
The US Mission in Spain 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 continuous 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.