U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India Hiring for Commercial Assistant at Mumbai, Maharashtra Full Time

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

For local/host country nationals, starting salary will be determined based on qualification and experience, and/or salary history.

Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies

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 hours per week)

Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Occasional Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Duties

This is a hybrid position to include functions of trade promotion in selected high technology industry sectors, social media coordinator, and supervision of two full time Clerk/Chauffeurs at post.

The incumbent has primary responsibility in western India for a targeted group of high technology industrial and service sectors. In those sectors s/he provides data collection, reporting and analysis, recruitment and management of trade events and international buyer trips, and counseling and planning for both U.S. exporters and Indian importers. The incumbent identifies distributor, representative, or joint venture candidates and may help a Commercial Specialist prepare reports by gathering of secondary data.

In addition, s/he independently plans and conducts market research studies and commercial reporting, with the advice of a Commercial Specialist if the level of complexity merits it, in response to specific client inquiries.

The incumbent develops and maintains a significant range of host country contacts, including mid-level government officials, executives in banking, commerce, and industry, and trade associations. S/he uses these contacts to identify trade issues, resolve regulatory complaints, and develops trade opportunities and potential partners for U.S. firms. The incumbent monitors regulatory matters affecting assigned sectors as well as general trade issues – including laws, regulations, standards, procedures, and other legal issues – affecting the importation of U.S. goods and services.

The incumbent also has back-up responsibility for several sectors. Some of them, such as aviation, process control instrumentation, and composite materials, are highly complex. S/he provides support to the Commercial Specialists as needed for all tasks required in servicing those sectors.

The incumbent also supervises and evaluates two full time Clerk/Chauffeurs and manages transportation logistics for the Commercial Specialist and Mumbai-based staff.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three (3) years of experience in the fields of marketing, trade promotion, economics, or international trade is required. (Please describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail. Also mention your Supervisory experience in detail, if applicable for this position.)

Key Requirements:
University degree is required. (See Education requirements)

Minimum three (3) years of experience is required. (See Experience section)

English, Hindi and Marathi language is required. (See Language section)

Please attach all required documents to avoid automatic disqualification.

Education Requirements:
University degree in business management, economics, marketing, international trade, international affairs, or host country equivalent is required. (Please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess.)

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluency (Speaking, Reading and Writing) in English is required. Good working knowledge (Speaking and Reading) of Hindi is required. Rudimentary knowledge (Speaking) of Marathi is required. This may be tested. (Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in each language listed here.)

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. Consulate General in Mumbai 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:
The U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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 **

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” 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.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va