About

• Announcement Number:

• Shenyang-2024-007S

• Hiring Agency:

• Consulate General Shenyang

• Position Title:

• Strategic Content Coordination Assistant-Open to All Interested Applicants/All Sources

• Open Period:

• 09/12/2024 - 10/15/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY

• Vacancy Time Zone:

• GMT+8

• Series/Grade:

• LE - 6520 9

• Salary:

• CNY ¥268,570 /Per Year

• Work Schedule:

• Full-time - • 40 hours per week

• Promotion Potential:

• LE-NA

• Duty Location(s):

• 1 Vacancy in
  
  

  Shenyang, CH

• Telework Eligible:

• No

• For More Info:

•  HR Section
   000-000-0000
   shenyangpersonnel@state.gov

Overview

• Hiring Path:

• • Open to the public
  

• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• This position is open to:
  •  All Interested Applicants / All Sources
  For USEFM - FP grade is FP5.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

• 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 review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.  

  
  

  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.

• Summary:

• The U.S. Mission in Shenyang is seeking one eligible and qualified applicant for the Strategic Content Coordination Assistant in the Public Affairs office.

• Supervisory Position:

• No

• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

• No

• Travel Required:

• Occasional Travel

  Must be available to travel throughout the consular district to develop professional contacts and create content (photo/video of Consul General travel, PD programs, etc.)

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Duties

The incumbent is responsible for building, maintaining and creating content for Consulate flagship digital properties (social media, website content); for developing a year-long editorial calendar designed to promote Consulate priorities with on-line communities; researching and analyzing evolving markets for Consulate digital properties; and customizing content and online engagement to promote Consulate objectives. Organizes and hosts online conversations with target audiences; designs and develops innovative engagement opportunities and tools. Is also responsible for the production of visual and multimedia elements of Consulate public engagement, including design, creation and/or acquisition of customized visual and multimedia content, which is disseminated online, in person or via traditional broadcast. Creates digital content for all Consulate outreach materials by assessing visual aspects of the Chinese media environment, public preferences for visual content formats and dissemination channels, and the impact of Consulate visual materials. Provides guidance to PD Public Engagement staff and other Consulate personnel who engage with online communities on standards, regulations, and policies for the use of digital properties.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

• Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate; All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
  
  

• Education Requirements:

• See the requirement section above for the education requirements. 

• Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
  You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
  You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

• Qualifications:

• Experience:

  
  

  FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

  
  

  Option 1

  
  

  EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural or multinational organization. Market research and audience analysis, and design and execution of online projects must have been significant components of the job. Must have experience managing digital properties, including direct online interaction with the public; content creation in multimedia and traditional formats; and design, creation and packaging of visual and multimedia content for digital marketing, advertising or mass communications purposes, including extensive experience as an advanced end user of industry standard desktop and mobile software applications, internet and related communications technologies, and integration of visual content into web content management systems.

  
  

  EDUCATION: University degree in communications, business, marketing, design, English, education or local equivalent is required.

  
  

  OR

  
  

  Option 2

  
  

  EXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural or multinational organization. Market research and audience analysis, and design and execution of online projects must have been significant components of the job. Must have experience managing digital properties, including direct online interaction with the public; content creation in multimedia and traditional formats; and design, creation and packaging of visual and multimedia content for digital marketing, advertising or mass communications purposes, including extensive experience as an advanced end user of industry standard desktop and mobile software applications, internet and related communications technologies, and integration of visual content into web content management systems.

  
  

  EDUCATION: At least 2 years college or university studies is required.

  
  

  
  

  Language: 

  
  

  Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required. (This may be tested.)

  
  

  Fluent speaking/reading/writing in Mandarin Chinese is required.

  
  

  IMPORTANT NOTE: you MUST list all languages proficiency (include Mandarin Chinese).

  
  

  
  

  Skills And Abilities:

  
  

  Must be able to create and use photo and video sharing sites, podcasts, video and other digital products (This may be tested)

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Benefits and Other Info

• Benefits:

• 
  

• Agency Benefits:

• The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Locally Employed Staff and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Shenyang, China may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

  
  

  For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

• Other Information:

• HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  

  
  

  A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference. 

  
  

  HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 

  
  

  
  

  * IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. 

  
  

  For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.    
  
  ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
  
  The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:    

  
  

  
  

  The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:   

  
  




• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible. 




• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible. 





• Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.    




• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing. 

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* 




2. AEFM / USEFM 




3. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights ** 

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How to Apply

• How to Apply:

• Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here. 

  
  

  Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

  
  

  You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

  
  

  For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

  
  

  To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

  
  

  We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

  
  

   

  
  

  Important Information - read before you continue with your application.

  
  

  General Information

  
  




• List ALL your education in full and include any majors, if any, which show that you meet the educational requirement specific to the advertised position. Please list all educational institutions, not only your latest or highest educational certification. Don’t forget to attach a copy of your degree and transcripts if required.




• List your prior work experience. Do not list only the most recent position. Under the tab ‘Major Duties and Responsibilities’, provide as much detail on the duties and responsibilities as they pertain to the advertised position. For positions with multiple duties that only partly meet the experience required, please indicate what percentage of time was spent on the required duties.




• Under Major Duties and Responsibilities specifically address the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed on the vacancy announcement.  These will determine whether you are qualified for a position during the screening process.




• Language Requirements – If English and/or Chinese language skills are being advertised for a position, please list each language as required, even if Chinese or English is your native tongue. If you omit listing one of the languages as advertised in the vacancy your application will be disqualified.

1. We do not accept resumes, CVs, or cover letters.




2. You must complete the ERA Application Form and provide as much detailed information, as possible. Only the information listed in the ERA application form will be used to determine your eligibility and whether you meet the position requirements (education, work experience and knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as language).





3. You MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)




• Passport copy




• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)




• SF-50 (if applicable)





• National ID/Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)




• Education Certificate