Job Opportunities

Date:November 3, 2009
To:U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) All Agencies
From:Debra Tracey, Management Officer
Subject:  U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members Employment Opportunity                                
Position:COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICE COORDINATOR – FP-06

Depending on selected candidate’s education and experience, s/he may be appointed at a lower level.

OPENING DATE:November 3, 2009
CLOSING DATE:November 17, 2009
WORK HOURS: Part-Time, 20 hours per week

SALARY:From USD $ 37,828 to USD $ 55,552(Depending on education and prior experience)

NOTE: ONLY U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS (AEFMs) (AS DEFINED BELOW) OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO POST UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.  A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST.
The United States Embassy in Tripoli, Libya is seeking an individual for the position of Community Liaison Office Coordinator (CLO).
 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The Community Liaison Office Coordinator serves all USG employees and family members stationed at post. The CLO strives to maintain and improve the morale and quality of life of Embassy employees and their families by directing and coordinating various programs and services, such as: newcomer-sponsorship/orientation program, education liaison, crisis management services, cultural events, recreational activities, guidance and referral and family member employment. The CLO also edits and produces a monthly newsletter. This position reports directly to the Management Officer. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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

1.  High School diploma or higher-level education is required.
2.  Level IV (advanced Professional Proficiency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English required.
3.  Experience in the use of the Microsoft computer environment and ability to draft and edit material for publication required.
4.  Good interpersonal/customer service skills
5. Applicant must have one year left at post from application date.
   

SELECTION PROCESS:

When equally qualified, both AEFMs and U.S. Citizen 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.Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold an FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must submit the following to the Human Resources Office by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants must also submit a cover memo highlighting their particular qualifications for this position. The cover memo must relate the applicant’s education and experience to the minimum qualifications for this position.  Applicants with prior Federal government experience should submit copies of their Notification of Personal Action (SF-50).

1. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612;
   
2. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

*This is a sensitive level FMA position graded at FP-6 level. Candidates for employment are normally hired at the first step, but additional steps may be considered if experience in a similar USG position at a higher pay level can be verified. (See definitions on HPR and SQR below).  If the selected candidate does not qualify at the full performance level, he/she will enter at a lower grade level and will receive an upgrade after one year. FLO determines the hiring grade. All candidates for employment with the US Mission must pass a background check or security investigation.  This position requires a Top-Secret clearance.  Any employment offer with the US Mission is contingent upon a candidate’s ability to secure the necessary security clearance.  

DEFINITIONS:

  AEFM:  A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided she/he meets all of the following criteria:

-- US Citizen;

-- Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;

-- Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US  Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

-- Does not receive a USG annuity of pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.