Job Opportunities
Political/Military Assistant
Announcement #08-04
NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
OPEN TO:
- Eligible Family Members (EFMs) – All Agencies Current
- Ordinarily Resident and Not Ordinarily Resident U.S.
- Citizens and Foreign National Employees – All Agencies
- Ordinarily Resident and Not Ordinarily Resident U.S. Citizens and Foreign Nationals
POSITION: POLITICAL/MILITARY ASSISTANT
OPENING DATE: January 29, 2008
CLOSING DATE: February 12, 2008
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN-8
- (LES 8/step 1 gross annual salary EUR 23,483)
- EFM/MOH/NOR: Position Grade: FP-06 to be confirmed by Washington (USD 36,762)
The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica is seeking an individual for employment in country for the position of Political/Military Assistant.
Basic Function of Position
Assists in establishing and maintaining liaison with police and security officials, military contacts, as well as local law enforcement agencies. Advises on local police, court and investigative procedures, and briefs on host country security situation and developments. Acts as an interpreter during meetings. Serves as the main point of contact for all aspects of high level/VIP visits to Montenegro. Provides administrative support, identifies residential lease, and negotiates with various local vendors.
Qualifications Required
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- Completion of high school is required.
- Must have a minimum of two years experience on similar jobs.
- Must be fluent in English language (level 4/4), and be fluent in language of Montenegro (level 4/4).
- Must have a valid driving license Cat. B.
- Must have good understanding of the local political situation. Must be knowledgeable of customs procedures and requirements for special cargoes.
- Must have a thorough knowledge and experience in using computer.
Selection Process
When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.
Additional Selection Criteria
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
How To Apply
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:
Either an Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or a current resume; and Documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Via e-mail: podgoricajobs@state.gov
Via fax: +385-1-661-2370
Via mail: American Embassy Zagreb
Human Resources Office – Job Application (Pol/Mil Assistant)
T. Jefferson 2,
10010 Zagreb, Croatia
Definitions
1. EFM: US Citizen spouse or US citizen child as referred to in 6 FAM 111.3, paragraph R, (1) who is at least age 18, and who, in either case, is on the travel orders of a US citizen Foreign or Civil service employee or military service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad and under Chief of Mission authority.
2. Member of Household (MOH): Foreign born spouses, dependent children, unmarried partners of the same and opposite sex, parents, other relatives or adult children who fall outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of EFM.
3. 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 permit for employment in country.
4. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): A non-host country citizen (U.S. citizen or foreign national) who, although legally resident in a host country, is not permanently resident. US citizen EFMs and Members of Household of FS, GS, and Military Personnel officially assigned to post are generally the only individuals who are NOR and are eligible to work under host country law.
Closing date for this position: February 12, 2008
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The US Mission in Croatia 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.
