Investigative Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM FP-0- Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

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

Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:
Definite not to Exceed 5 years.

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:
The Investigative Assistant (IA) assists in an array of sensitive and complex criminal investigations related to document fraud, human smuggling, trafficking in persons, and other criminal issues as directed by the Assistant Regional Security Officer

Investigator (ARSO-I). The job holder provides investigative, analytical, and administrative support in the operation of the Diplomatic Security (DS) Overseas Criminal Investigations (OCI) program at post. The job holder updates the ongoing investigations database in Department of State (DOS) computer systems, and controls access of sensitive information. The IA must be able to obtain a Secret (S) security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations:

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years of administrative, journalism, education, business, logistics, investigative analysis, legal, law enforcement, emergency response, analytical or research-related fields is required.

Education Requirements:

Two years of general college or university study is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:
Fluent level in English (Speaking/Reading/Writing) 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:

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

Benefits and Other Info:

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

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

"The US Missions offer competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development and celebration of American and Canadian holidays."

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.

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

How to Apply:

How to Apply:

Applicants who do not submit proof of eligibility to work in Canada will not be considered. For Eligible Family Member applicant, a Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) must be attached as a proof of their status.**- 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: