U.S. Embassy Vacancy Announcement
Position: GUARD, FSN-710-03*
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 39-2009
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: GUARD, FSN-710-03*
OPENING DATE: November 2, 2009
CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2009
WORK HOURS: Extended Work Schedule: 42 hrs/week
SALARY: Not-Ordinarily Resident: in accordance with FP Scale (Position Grade FP-BB and to be confirmed by Washington). Contingent upon availability of funds. Ordinarily Resident: in accordance with LCP (starting annual salary for trainee level: $ 5,285; starting annual salary for full performance level: $ 6,755). (*Position Grade - FSN-03 - Full performance level: Candidates may be hired on a developmental level, i.e. one pay grade below the full performance level in order to receive training and to acquire knowledge of U.S. Government specific regulations and operating procedure.)
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat is seeking an individual for the position of Guard in the Security Section. We are looking for active, intelligent, and motivated men and women to be part of an outstanding team.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Safeguards personnel and property by means of performing security guard duties.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1) Education: Completion of secondary school is required.
2) Prior Work Experience: One year of general work experience.
3) Language Proficiency: Level II (basic knowledge) English, level III (good working knowledge) Russian and Turkmen.
4) Skills and Abilities: Ability to deal calmly, professionally and effectively with members of public, colleagues and official visitors. Ability to work at nights, overtime, extra shifts and unusual hours. No physical limitations, which would prevent from carrying out normal guard duties, including foot patrols. Ability to learn how to effectively use security equipment (baton, handcuffs and radio).
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen 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
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. 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.
5. 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.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612 and Attachment A); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. 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
Human Resources Office
Address: U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, No. 9 Pushkin Street
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 350045
FAX: 392614
DEFINITIONS
For a complete list of the terms such as USEFM, EFM, MOH, NOR, OR and their definitions, see the definitions list on the web site: http://turkmenistan.usembassy.gov/definition_terms.html
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: NOVEMBER 16, 2009
The US Mission in Turkmenistan 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 (EEO) 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.
