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Community Liaison Office Coordinator (Management Office) 3/2/2010
Sensitive 07-2010
OPEN TO: All Interested US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs Only)
POSITION TITLE: Community Liaison Office Coordinator (CLO)
OPENING DATE: March 2, 2010
CLOSING DATE: March 22, 2010
(Applications received in HR after the closing date will not be considered)
WORK HOURS: Part-time (20 hours/week)
GRADE: FP-06, 41,780 USD (based on a 40-hour work week)
Final grade and salary will be determined by Washington
NOTE: Must have at least 12 months remaining at post by the closing date of this vacancy announcement in order to be considered for this position, or have a current/active Top Secret security clearance with at least 6 months remaining at post by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
NOTE: ONLY U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS (AEFMS) OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, AS DEFINED BELOW, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST.
The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou is seeking an Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) for employment as the Community Liaison Office Coordinator (CLO) position in the Management Section.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The duties of the CLO are defined in eight areas of responsibility: employment liaison, crisis management and security liaison, education liaison, information and resource management, guidance and referral, welcoming and orientation, community liaison, and events planning. The CLO develops and administers a program plan across the 8 areas, which is client-driven and responsive to post-specific needs. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen EFM and eligible for a Top Secret clearance.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact 8212-8000 extension 5885.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Applicants who fail to provide detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position.
• Education: Completion of Secondary school (high school) is required.
• Prior Work Experience: Three to five years of experience with administrative, government services or para-professional work is required.
• Language Proficiency: English level IV (Fluent reading/writing/speaking) is required.
• Knowledge: Must have good knowledge of pertinent DOS regulations, programs, and policies, as well as host-country laws, practices, and mores.
• Skills and Abilities: Must have ability to analyze and define long-term goals, determine effective use of resources, and implement programming responsive to community needs; Ability to listen and respond to quality of life concerns in a professional and sensitive manner.
SELECTION CRITERIA
When equally qualified, Appointment 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 the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• EFMs who currently hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.
• All applications received by the closing date will be reviewed by HR to determine which applicants meet the advertised position’s required qualifications. When appropriate, the HR Office will administer necessary skill testing, such as typing, to confirm an applicant’s qualifications. Those who do not meet the position’s required qualifications will not be considered for the position
• The candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:
1. Application for Federal Employment (OF-612 or SF-171);
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. 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
Management Office
American Consulate General, Guangzhou, China
No.1 Shamian South Street, Zip Code: 510133
Fax: 86-20-8121-6296
Email: GuangzhouHR@State.gov
(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)
Website: guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn
DEFINITIONS OF CATEGORIES OF LOCALLY EMPLOYED (LE) STAFF:
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 of the following criteria:
• US 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 US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under 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 US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.
2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A 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 uniform 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 the 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 AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 22, 2010
The US Mission in Guangzhou 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.