About

• Announcement Number:

• Wuhan-2024-015S

• Hiring Agency:

• Consulate General Wuhan

• Position Title:

• Consular Administrative Assistant - Open to All Interested Applicants

• Open Period:

• 09/20/2024 - 10/10/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY

• Vacancy Time Zone:

• GMT+8

• Series/Grade:

• LE - 0120 6

• Salary:

• CNY ¥144,238 /Per Year

• Work Schedule:

• Full-time - 40 HOURS per week

• Promotion Potential:

• LE-6

• Duty Location(s):

• 1 Vacancy in
  
  

  Wuhan, CH

• Telework Eligible:

• No

• For More Info:

•  HR Section
   000-000-0000
   WuhanJobs@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 FP08.  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 Wuhan is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Consular Administrative Assistant in the Consular office.

• Supervisory Position:

• No

• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

• No

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Duties

Incumbent serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Consular Section. The Consular Administrative Assistant works under the supervision of the Supervisory Consular Specialist and collaborates with the entirety of the Consular Section staff (Nonimmigrant Visa Unit, American Citizen Services Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit) to support the office in successfully carrying out the work of all three units. Incumbent has extensive delegated responsibility for coordinating administrative support. They work independently and serve as a primary liaison with other sections of the consulate, including the Executive Office. They serve as principal contact for high level officials wishing to interact with the Section Chief, such as local government officials, American Chamber of Commerce, other diplomats, and executives of U.S. firms operating in central China.

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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 upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

• Education Requirements:

• See the Qualifications Section 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 and Education: For the EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION requirements applicants must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 to qualify.
  
  Option 1
  EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years’ experience in administrative work.
  EDUCATION: At least two (2) years college or university studies (no specific field required).
  
  Option 2
  EXPERIENCE: At least four (4) years’ experience in administrative work.
  EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school (Middle School) is required.
  
  Language: 
  Level 4 - Fluent English; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate (This may be tested.)
  Level 4 - Fluent Chinese; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate
  
  Skills And Abilities: Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and web browsers. Numerical/calculation skills are required to deal with the basic budget issues. (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. 

  
  

  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. 

  
  

  You may also refer to Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Jobs and Step-by-Step Guidance Filling Out the ERA Application for more information and guidance on how to submit an acceptable application. 

  
  

  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.  

• Required Documents:

• Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
  
  All Applicants:

  
  

  
  

  In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

  
  




• 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 (Please upload it to "Other Document" link)




• College or University Diploma/Degree 




• Language Scores (if applicable)




• Next Steps:

• The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website Job Opportunities - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China - Available positions at the U.S. Mission (usembassy-china.org.cn) or follow "美国驻武汉总领事馆“ at Weibo or WeChat.

  
  

  Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.

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