Administrative Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - US Embassy and Consulates in Canada
Description
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.
Open to:
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance
Appointment Type
Temporary
Appointment Type Details:
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)
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
Duties:
Basic Function of the Position:
The Department of Homeland Security Administrative Management Assistant is a professional-level position serving as a Program Manager to DHS Attachés for Canada with responsibility for office management, project management, research, procurement, accounting and budget management, coordination of DHS-related meetings and projects, VIP travel, and initiatives related to Canada.
Qualifications and Evaluations:
- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, bookkeeping, business and office management, and project management is required.
- Education Requirements:
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Fluent in speaking/writing/reading English is required. This 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.
- Qualifications:
Benefits and Other Info:
- Benefits:
- Agency 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.
- Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*AEFM / USEFM
- 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.
How to Apply:
- How to Apply:
- Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
- Proof of eligibility to legally reside and/or work in Canada, such as a copy of Canadian passport, citizenship certificate, permanent residency and/or work permit
- Educational certificate as required by the specific education requirement, such as high school diploma, university transcripts, university degree, etc.
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
- Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD21
- Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF50 (if applicable)
- Next Steps:
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