Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
For USEFM – FS is 07 (US43,031). Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources Assistant in the Human Resources Office (HRO).
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40hours per week).
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
Incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative duties in support of the Post Human Resources Program for Locally Employed Staff (LE). The responsibilities include but are not limited to Time and Attendance (T & A), Employee Performance Report, LE Staff benefits, Transportation Allowance, LE Staff personnel matters and Recruitment support. Works with U.S. Direct Hire employees, processing bi-weekly T & A and training requests.
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Duties
Incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative duties in support of the Post Human Resources Program for Locally Employed Staff (LE). The responsibilities include but are not limited to Time and Attendance (T & A), Employee Performance Report, LE Staff benefits, Transportation Allowance, LE Staff personnel matters and Recruitment support. Works with U.S. Direct Hire employees, processing bi-weekly T & A and training requests.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Progressive experience in a bi-lingual office type environment, attending the public, providing/eliciting information, solving problems and working under tight deadlines and pressure is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of administrative procedures, customer service, basic human resources and employment practices. Knowledge of local social security rules and regulations, plans and specifics of all Mission benefits package.
Education Requirements:
At least two years of college studies is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: • Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Portuguese is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work independently and to perform a variety of administrative functions of a general and specialized nature in support of the human resources office. Ability to operate office equipment and to work with Microsoft Office Suite, chiefly Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and software applications of common use. (This may be tested).
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 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
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”), 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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