U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India Hiring for Consular Clerk at Kolkata, West Bengal Full Time

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 08. 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 weeks – 12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties

The incumbent serves in the Section’s Consular Information Unit (CIU) and is responsible for updating and maintaining the Office 365 SharePoint, internal databases, shared drives, paper files, and secure Personally Identifiable information (PII), in addition to serving as a consular cashier. The incumbent will also assist in managing official and public correspondence, information and document management and provide consular administrative support. The incumbent will also provide back up for the full range of NIV support including data entry, document review, printing and pasting, filing and retrieval of visa applications and similar routine activities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Two years’ work experience in managing computer applications and office clerical work involving contact with the public. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and word is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, knowledge of local laws, internal operating procedures and the basic principles of accounting, cashiering, financial record keeping, filing, general office procedures.

Education Requirements:
Successful completion of two years of university studies.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
English – Level IV

Hindi – Level III

Bengali – Level III

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Demonstrate critical thinking, independent problem solving, strong typing skills. Ability to draft correspondence in precise and correct English. Proficient in MS Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and outlook). The incumbent must be familiar with general office management practices and be able to use consular and Microsoft applications, including spreadsheet and database management and must also be able to deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner and work under high pressure.

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 Kolkata, 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:
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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.

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