Job Description

Hiring Path:


• Open to the public


Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 05 (steps 5 though 14)


For USEFM - FP is 05 (steps 1 though 4)


For USEFM - FP is 06



Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.




• 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 number of hours per week)



Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.


Supervisory Position:


No


Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:


No



Duties


The incumbent is responsible for monitoring, analyzing and reporting on global and security affairs (counterterrorism, insurgencies counterterrorism, insurgencies/separatists, law and order, human rights, development) in the consular district; developing, maintaining and introducing high-level contacts to mission personnel; programming travel for USG employees and official visitor; and other duties as assigned.





Qualifications and Evaluations


Requirements:


FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET OPTION 1, OPTION 2, OPTION 3 OR OPTION 4 TO QUALIFY.

Option 1



EXPERIENCE:



For grade 8 is : Six years (6) years of progressive responsible experiences in social science or defense research and analysis, newspaper reporting on political matters, university training or closely related field.



EDUCATION:



Secondary school (equivalent to class XII in India) is required.

Option 2



EXPERIENCE:



For grade 9 is : Seven (7) years of progressive responsible experiences in social science or defense research and analysis, newspaper reporting on political matters, university training or closely related field.



EDUCATION:



Secondary school (equivalent to class XII in India) is required.

Option 3



EXPERIENCE:



For grade 10 is: Eight years (8) years of progressive responsible experiences in social science or defense research and analysis, newspaper reporting on political matters, university training or closely related field.



EDUCATION:



Secondary school (equivalent to class XII in India) is required.

Option 4



EXPERIENCE:



For grade 10 is: Five years (5) years of progressive responsible experiences in social science or defense research and analysis, newspaper reporting on political matters, university training or closely related field.



EDUCATION:



University graduate in political science, international relations or development or related major is required.

Note : The letter "T" at the end of the vacancy announcement number denotes "Trainee grade". The trainee level positions i.e., FSN-08 and FSN-09 have been established for the applicant to gain the knowledge and experience required to perform the duties of the position at full performance level FSN-10. The letter "S" at the end of the vacancy announcement number denotes "Substitution of Experience for Education". Please reach out to HR before applying if you have any questions.



JOB KNOWLEDGE: Exhaustive knowledge of host country's political and economic structure. General knowledge of security forces, human rights standards, and development issues.


Education Requirements:


SEE THE REQUIREMENT SECTION ABOVE FOR THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.




Evaluations:


LANGUAGE:



English Level IV (Fluent) is required.



Bengali Level IV (Fluent) is required.



Hindi Level III (Good Working Knowledge) is required.



SKILLS AND ABILITIES



Monitor, interpret and interrelate political events to economic developments and lucidly explain their significance. Initiative and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain extensive senior-level contacts. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet browsing applications).

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 Kolkata, 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 of the conditional offer letter 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.



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