年16.2万：美国驻武汉总领事馆聘签证助理

About

• Announcement Number:

• Wuhan-2024-014S

• Hiring Agency:

• Consulate General Wuhan

• Position Title:

• Visa Assistant - All Interested Applicants

• Open Period:

• 08/27/2024 - 09/10/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY

• Vacancy Time Zone:

• GMT+8

• Series/Grade:

• LE - 1415 7

• Salary:

• CNY ¥162,240 /Per Year

• Work Schedule:

• Full-time - 40 hours per week

• Promotion Potential:

• LE-7

• 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 FP-07.  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. Consulate General in Wuhan is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Visa Assistant in the Consular office.

• Supervisory Position:

• No

• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

• No

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Duties

This position works under the direction of the NIV Unit Chief and the Supervisory Visa Assistant as well as the NIV Team Leaders. At this level, the primary role of the jobholder is to screen incoming documentation and information from a variety of sources; to data-enter, track, organize, and file visa applications according to a relatively complicated set of laws and procedures and within a specialized computer system; draft written Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) clearance requests; and print visas while maintaining accountability and responsibility for controlled visa foils. Procedures are generally standard and policies are clearly defined. The employee receives work assignments and tasks according to standard operating procedures and then performs tasks as part of an established process.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

• Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust security clearance. 

  
  

  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 [4 weeks] 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. Only the information listed in the ERA application form will be used to determine your eligibility and whether you meet the qualifications and requirements. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

  
  

  Important note on Language Requirements – If English and/or Chinese language skills are required for a position, please list both English and Mandarin Chinese as required, even if English or Chinese is your native language. Your application will be disqualified if you omit listing any language as required in the vacancy.

• Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

  
  

  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 of progressively responsible work experience in customer service, in an office environment, or in dealing with the public is required.
  EDUCATION: At least the completion of two years of full-time post-secondary study (vocational college, commercial college, junior college, Associate Degree, etc.) is required.

  
  

  Option 2

  
  

  EXPERIENCE: At least four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in customer service, in an office environment, or in dealing with the public is required.
  EDUCATION: At least the completion of secondary school is required.

  
  

  LANGUAGE: 

  
  

  Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested.)
  Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Mandarin Chinese is required. 

  
  

  JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to provide expertise and advice to Consular officers regarding Chinese policies, trends, and culture as it relates to immigration and travel of individuals to the US and/or outside of China.

  
  

  SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply good judgment in referring matters to higher levels of management, good interpersonal skills, familiarity with computer usage required. Position requires customer service skills.

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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:

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  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. 
  更多有关如何正确申请的信息和指引，请参考工作申请“避坑”指南和ERA职位申请分步指引。

  
  

  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.

  
  

  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)





• Residency and/or Work Permit/National ID




• Diploma




• Next Steps:

• The HR Office will contact successful applicants who are selected for a test or interview. 

  
  

  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website 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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