Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 06.  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)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Basic Function of the Position:

The Consular Associate (CA) provides general support and "American citizen required" support in the Consular Section. The CA reports directly to the Consular Chief.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Fraud Prevention Unit Support                                                                                                                                    
Manages Post's DNA collection program and conducts sensitive analysis of DHS travel data for validation studies as required.

Correspondence                                                                                                                                                                    
Responds to emails received from the public and Congressional offices about visa cases.  Drafts correspondence for signature by the Consular Officer.  Coordinates with Public Affairs Section to ensure consular portion of Embassy website remains current.

Biometric and other visa-related work                                                                                                                          
Perform biometric fingerprint collection for Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) and Immigrant Visa (IV) applicants as needed.  Assists IV and NIV teams with all aspects of intake, printing, passback, and other visa-related work as needed.

American Citizen Services (ACS)                                                                                                                                            
Accepts passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad applications.  Handles ACS and special consular services (such as notarials or prison visits) as required.  Maintains Consular Section's crisis management information and supplies as needed.

Consular Innovation                                                                                                                                                     
Acts as Consular Section's innovation resource to assist with planning exercises and training.  Maintains all-section tracker of individual awards, longevity, and training.  Ensures latest updates to consular regulations are reflected in Post's website, correspondence, and processes.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of consular work experience within the last five years is required (FP-06) OR

No Consular Experience required (FP-07)

Please note that one credited year of working experience is equal to 40 hours/week x 52 weeks or 2080 hours

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Successful prior completion of the 31-day Consular Course PC530 is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma is required.

 

 

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  (fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret level clearance. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• High School Diploma

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Residency permit or diplomatic card

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

• Consular Course (PC530) completion training certificate

• Other supporting documents

Next Steps:

Only applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon.