Computer Assistant Job at the US Embassy in Dubai

OPEN TO: U. S. Citizen Eligible Family Members and U. S. Citizen Residents

Job Title: Computer Assistant, FP-6; FSN-8

WORK HOURS:   Full-Time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: For Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR) in UAE:  US $45,185 per annum (Position grade:  FP-6)

Ordinarily Resident (OR): AED 117,525 per annum (Starting Salary)

(Benefits are paid in addition to salary) (Position Grade:  FSN-8)

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED U.S. EFM AND ORDINARILY RESIDENT U.S. CITIZENS ONLY.  ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A U.S. GOVERNMENT CLEARANCE.  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT U.S. CITIZENS APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED UAE WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U. S. Consulate in Dubai is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Assistant (Position No. 9713005) in the Information Resource Management Center.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent administers and operates the classified/unclassified telecommunication network, telephone/wireless programs, and emergency communications network.  Manages and prepares classified and unclassified diplomatic pouch and mail programs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education/Prior Experience:

    Two years of full time post-secondary study at a college or university in the field of computer science, information systems management or equivalent and 2 years of experience in an administrative support position with emphasis on data entry, clerical, management or utilization of computer systems are required.  OR
    Completion of secondary school and 4 years of experience in an administrative support position with emphasis on data entry, clerical, management or utilization of computer systems are required.

Language:  (this will be tested)

    Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

Knowledge:

    Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer equipment and software installed at Post.  Elementary fact finding techniques, basic systems analysis and design techniques.

Skills & Abilities:

    Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
    Ability to relate proposed projects and priorities to the capabilities and limitations of the computer system and components.

TO APPLY

    Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
    Applicants must submit a current resume or curriculum vitae in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
    Applications exceeding 1 MB will not be accepted.
    Unless specified above, do not provide us with certifications, photographs, or scans of any documentation at this time.  Additional documentation may be requested only if the applicant is selected for an interview.
    Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
    EFM, USEFM, and AEFM applicants must clearly indicate their status in the text or subject line of their application.
    List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
    SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

AbuDhabiRecruitments@state.gov

(Please note “V-14-015 Computer Assistant” in the subject line of the email)

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically 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 Ordinarily Resident employees, who are unable to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, are ineligible to apply.

3.  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.

4. 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.

DEFINITIONS

1.  Eligible Family Member (EFM)

An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways:

    Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
    Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support.  The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
    Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
    Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.

2.  US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 

For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

    US Citizen; and,
    EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
    Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:

    
        Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
        Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

3.  Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM)

EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:

    Is a U.S. citizen; and
    Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
    Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
    Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
    Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity.

4.  Member of Household (MOH)

An individual who accompanies a  direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.  An MOH is:

    Not an EFM; and,
    Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
    Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member.  A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.

5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR)

An individual who:

    Is not a citizen of the UAE; and, Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the UAE; and,
    Is not subject to UAE employment and tax laws; and,
    Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) 

A Foreign National or US citizen who:

    Is a local resident; and,
    Has the ability to obtain requisite UAE residency and work permits; and,
    Is subject to UAE employment laws.

EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR.  All OR employees, including US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP). 

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  March 2, 2014