Job Description

Hiring Path:


• Open to the public


Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources


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 read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.


Summary:


The work schedule for this position is : Full Time (40 hours per week)



Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.


Supervisory Position:


No


Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:


No



Duties


Basic Function of the Position: The position is located in the Human Resources (HR) Office, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi. The incumbent will provide full personnel services support to all Locally Employed Staff (LE staff), Direct Hire, Personal Services Agreement for State and all other agencies at Post (except USAID). S/he will work on salary negotiations, will provide orientation to new employees; will ensure that all aspects of the LE Staff compensation plan and the staff performance management and evaluation program are properly followed and administered. S/he will ensure that the HR databases are accurate and updated at all times. S/he will be responsible to oversee that LE staff services program for about 1100 employees. The incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The incumbent maybe required to occasionally sit late and work overtime during deadline projects and last minute requests.

•"Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, U.S. Embassy actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and all qualified applicants for all of our roles". •





Qualifications and Evaluations


Requirements:


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Three years of work experience in Human Resources.

(Describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail on the Education and Experience tab.


Education Requirements:


Successful completion of two years of college studies.

Indicate on the qualifications questionnaire all the education details as relevant for the position (Two years of College studies and/or higher for this vacancy). (Your answer should also let us know if you have completed Class X or XII or any other degree or vocational courses. Also, please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess.


Evaluations:


LANGUAGE:



Fluent in English (Speaking, Reading and Writing) is required. This may be tested.



AND



Good working knowledge in Hindi (Speaking, Reading and Writing) is required.

(Please indicate on the qualifications questionnaire whether you have these required levels.)

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.


Qualifications:


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




Benefits and Other Info


Benefits:


Agency Benefits:


Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in New Delhi, India may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.



For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.



The pay plan is assigned at the time the conditional offer letter is issued by the HR Office.


Other Information:


HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.



HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:



• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran•



• AEFM / USEFM



• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights
• IMPORTANT: 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"), 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 Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.



For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.