Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period 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 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties The Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Assistant performs a wide range of consular duties associated with delivering nonimmigrant visa (NIV) services, in accordance with the NIV unit\xe2\x80\x99s standard operating procedures and established visa processing guidelines. Incumbent performs data-entry, document review, correspondence, passport manifesting, visa printing, and other general office work. Customer service focus is essential in a visa unit that addresses applicants in person daily. The position requires a high-level of attention to detail to spot trends or potential issues and escalate those as necessary. The job holder is fully cross trained to function in any role as required by visa demand and scheduling.


Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years\xe2\x80\x99 of experience involving the application of regulations and law, extensive public contact, customer service, or problem-solving experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good understanding of local governmental organizations, immigration law and practices, and cultural and social practices. Education Requirements:
Mandatory: Completion of High School. Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Mandatory: Level III in English (speak / read / write) and Level IV in Oriya/Odia (speak / read / write), may include ability to translate. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point is required. Must be able to perform work with accuracy at a quick, rapid pace. Must be able to deal effectively with the public, exercising tact, and be able to work under continuous pressure and time constraints. Must demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision, and strong interpersonal skills. Must have good skills for drafting written correspondence in both English and local language. Must be able to apply good judgment in evaluating evidence and to apply regulations correctly.
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.


Benefits and Other Info
Benefits: Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Hyderabad, India may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office. Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

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  IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (\xe2\x80\x9cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\xe2\x80\x9d), Letter from Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A \xe2\x80\x9ccertification\xe2\x80\x9d is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
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