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Security Escort

02/28/07

 

THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FAIR AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR ALL WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABLING CONDITIONS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, OR PRIOR STATUTORY, CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED ACTIVITY.

EMPLOYEES ARE REQUESTED TO SHARE THIS NOTICE WITH THEIR ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS. AGENCIES ARE REQUESTED TO NOTIFY THEIR HEADQUARTERS SO THAT ARRIVING EMPLOYEES AND THEIR ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE NOTIFIED.

POSITION:
Security Escort, FP-09*

OPENING DATE:
February 27, 2008

CLOSING DATE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

STARTING DATE:
July 2008 (Tentative)

WORK HOURS:
Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:
US$26,264 p.a.

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is seeking an individual for the position of Security Escort in the Facilities Management Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Escorts all un-cleared maintenance crews, janitors, contractors, and other service personnel in secure areas for the duration of their work. Escort duties may require working after-hours and weekends. Will receive direct supervision from the Facility Manager.

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

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

  • U.S. High school diploma is required.
  • Prior security escorting experience is desirable.
  • Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required
  • Must be able to perform manual labor, lifting or carrying boxes, moving equipment and machinery, unloading trucks at the loading dock, as required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

 

  • Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget availability, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
  • Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
  • 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.
  • Successful candidate must be able to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET security clearance.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

  • Application for US Federal Employment (OF-612); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
  • Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
  • A written notification of interest in the form of a cover letter, which highlights related job experience and qualifications.
  • Copy of Sponsor’s (Foreign or Civil service employee or military service member) assignment notification or official government orders to Mission Pakistan.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Submit your application electronically to CLOI@state.gov. Indicate in the subject line which position you are applying for and scan and attach the above-listed documents.

DEFINITIONS

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, and resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Serviced 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.

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.

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 US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform 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: (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)

The US Mission in Pakistan 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.