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Applications should be sent by mail or should be delivered to the Human Resources Office at the American Embassy, Al. Ujazdowskie 29/30, 00-540 Warszawa.

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Some of the most interesting work in the world is done by U.S. Department of State employees overseas and in Washington, D.C. Becoming a Foreign Service Officer, Foreign Service Specialist or Civil Service employee for the U.S. Department of State gives you the opportunity to really make a difference. The people of the State Department are at work every day around the world and in Washington, D.C. on matters of vital importance. You could be involved in providing background information needed to develop foreign policy, implementing established policies, assisting American citizens in need, managing budgets and resources that support diplomacy or representing American interests in any of over 170 countries. The Recruitment Division of the U.S. Department of State is your first step in seeking these career opportunities.

No. 08-49  
TEMPORARY INFORMATION ASSISTANT
(PART-TIME) 
September 30, 2008

OPEN TO:  All Interested Candidates
POSITION:  Temporary Information Assistant, FSN-8/FP-6*
OPENING DATE: September 30, 2008
CLOSING DATE: October 14, 2008
WORK HOURS: Part-Time (30 hours per week)
SALARY:  *Not-Ordinarily Resident:  US$ 36,762 (yearly gross starting salary on a full-time schedule)  (Position Grade: FP-6 to be confirmed by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident:  PLN 76,968 (yearly gross starting salary on a full-time schedule)  (Position Grade: FSN-8)
LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position: Approximately 10 months
 (Selected candidate may be hired at a lower grade level depending on qualifications)

IMPORTANT NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is seeking an individual for the position of a Temporary Information Assistant in the Press Office of the Public Affairs Section. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Jobholder reports to the Information Officer (IO) and serves as the Assistant Information Officer (AIO) responsible for assisting in the coordination of post’s media, internet and informational activities.  As the deputy to the Information Officer, the jobholder oversees the demanding daily job of updating the embassy website, ensuring that there is always fresh and informative content for our audiences.  The jobholder is responsible for maintaining a special page on the website devoted to missile defense issues, posting current articles, graphics and text comprehensive to non-experts to clarity the technical details of missile defense to a general audience.  The AIO drafts and edits the Ambassador’s monthly electronic newsletter that is sent electronically to more that 5,000 (and counting!) Polish and American audience contacts.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office ext. 2275. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education:  At least of two years of University education in English, literature, journalism, public relations, communications or other field with a significant writing component is required.

2. Prior Work Experience:  At least three years of office work experience, including producing written products on tight deadlines or working with graphic design and websites is required.

3. Language Proficiency:  Level 4 (fluent) speaking/reading/writing English is required.
     
4. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.  Familiarity with publishing layout and design features is required.  Knowledge of standard English grammar and punctuation rules is required.

5.  Skills and Abilities: Excellent English language writing and editing skills are required.  (The interview process will include a writing exercise to test proficiency).  Ability to be resourceful and creative with excellent interpersonal skills in coordinating website content from various Mission sections and editing them for consistent style and accuracy is required.  Ability to work on deadlines is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required above qualifications in the application.

Candidates for employment are normally hired at the first step.  In some instances, candidates may be appointed at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous U.S. Government service so warrant.  In such a case, the Human Resources Officer will determine the salary.

If there are no qualified candidates at the stated grade level, the candidate may be hired at a lower level or the position may be re-advertised.

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 a 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.
5. Selected candidate will be required to obtain a non-sensitive security clearance and a medical clearance.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position should submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for Employment (AEFM/EFM/NOR applicants should use DS-1950); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-1950; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their applications.
4. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy Warsaw
Al. Ujazdowskie 29/31
00-540 Warsaw
Tel: 022-504-2275
Fax:022- 504-2265
E-mail: WarsawHRApplications@state.gov
or at Embassy Reception, ul. Piekna 14a

DEFINITIONS

Appointment Eligible Family Members (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, Civil, 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 uniform 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 or Foreign Service.

Eligible Family Members (EFM):  Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign, Civil, or Uniformed Service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post abroad with a USG agency that is under Chief of Mission authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

Ordinarily Resident (OR):  A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country. 

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):  Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and Uniformed Service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  October 14, 2008

The US Mission in Poland 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 continuing 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.