Administrative Assistant (RDT)

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• All Interested Candidates - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

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

Summary: The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

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

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The incumbent is one of three Administrative Assistants for the Regional Information Management Center (RDT) Frankfurt, Germany. The position is responsible for administrative duties in the RDT Executive section to include oversight over travel, budgetary and procurement functions. The incumbent receives direct supervision from the RDT Operations Deputy Branch Chief and is reviewed by the RDT Operations Branch Chief.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements: EXPERIENCE: At least two years of budget and/or travel management experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of Word processing, databases, and accounting spreadsheets skills, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and MS Excel, is required. Working knowledge of the principles of budget procedures and requirements is required.

Education Requirements: Two years of college or university studies or equivalent trade school in accounting, business administration, computer science, or business management is required.

Evaluations: LANGUAGE: English fluent (level IV) (speaking, reading, writing) is required (This may be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Computer skills including a working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases are required. Good written and oral communication skills, including English grammar, spelling and writing are required.

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.

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

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits URL: Review our Benefits Agency Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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.

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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 **

• 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.