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Community Liaison Office Coordinator
Community Liaison Office (CLO)
Position Number: 142-09
Sensitive
OPEN TO: All Interested U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs only)
POSITION TITLE: Community Liaison Office Coordinator (CLO)
OPENING DATE: November 17, 2009
CLOSING DATE: December 1, 2009
(Applications received in HR after the closing date will not
be considered)
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week
GRADE: FP-05 USD 42,314
Final grade and salary will be determined by Washington
NOTE: Must have at least 18 months remaining at post by the closing date of this vacancy announcement in order to be considered for this position, or have a current/active Top Secret security clearance with at least 12 months remaining at post by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
NOTE: ONLY U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS (AEFMS) OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, AS DEFINED BELOW, 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 U.S. Embassy in Beijing is seeking an Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) for employment as a Community Liaison Office Coordinator in the CLO Office. The CLO Coordinator is supervised, and reports to, the Management Officer.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The CLO is responsible for developing and managing a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs. Development and implementation of the program has direct impact on post morale and affects overall work performance, productivity, retention, community spirit, and individual and family well-being in a foreign environment. The CLO develops evaluation criteria and conducts periodic surveys to assess program efficacy. Based on analysis of formal and informal surveys, the CLO develops and implements a long-range program plan that outlines goals to maintain and enhance morale at post. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen EFM and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact 8531-4500.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Applicants who fail to provide detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position.
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Prior Work Experience: 5 years experience in an area involving customer or client services, working with others, interpreting and applying regulatory or procedural materials is required. At least six months of prior experience in supervising others is required.
- Post-Entry Training: Completion of the one week Regional CLO training On-the-job-training to develop skills to independently research and comprehend Department of State regulations.
- Language Proficiency: English level III (good working knowledge reading/writing/speaking) is required.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of pertinent DOS regulations, programs, and policies, as well as host-country laws, practices, and mores
- Skills and Abilities: the ability to analyze and define long-term goals, determine effective use of resources and implement programming responsive to community needs. Ability to deal with all levels of post management in the identification and resolution of morale issues and implementation of responsive policies. Excellent organization and management skills.
SELECTION CRITERIA
When equally qualified, Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
NOTE:
- All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Applicants who fail to provide detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position.
- Applications received after the closing date will not/not be considered.
- Members of Household (MOH) are strongly encouraged to mention MOH status in their cover application letter.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
EFMs who currently hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.
All applications received by the closing date will be reviewed by HR to determine which applicants meet the advertised position’s required qualifications. When appropriate, the HR Office will administer necessary skill testing, such as typing, to confirm an applicant’s qualifications. Those who do not meet the position’s required qualifications will not be considered for the position.
Applicants without a U.S. social security number will be paid according to the Local Compensation Plan and in local currency (RMB). There are no exceptions to this regulation.
The candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:
1. Application for Federal Employment (OF-612 or SF-171);
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
A complete and detailed position description is available from the Human Resources Office, 2nd floor, B Building. Detailed vacancy announcements are available online at http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/vacancies3.html. Vacancy announcements are also sent via Broadcast e-mail. Please contact USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov if you have any questions.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Beijing, China
No.55 An Jia Lou, Beijing 100600
Email: USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov
(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)
Fax: 86-10-8531-4545
Website: www.usembassy-china.org.cn//vacancies3.html
DEFINITIONS OF CATEGORIES OF LOCALLY EMPLOYED (LE) STAFF:
1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/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;
- Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
- Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.
2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: December 1, 2009
The US Mission in Beijing 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
