Embassy of the United States Jobs Careers 2023 Apply Now For American Citizens Services Assistant Jobs in Abu Dhabi,UAE

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP 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 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

 No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

 No

Travel Required:

25% or less

Travel required includes visits to host country government facilities, other embassies and consulates, and occasional visits to U.S. citizens’ homes or trips to neighboring posts or the United States for training or other official duties.

Duties

Basic Function of the Position:

Incumbent works as an American Citizen Services (ACS) Assistant in Abu Dhabi’s American Citizen Services Unit that serves a resident Amcit population of nearly 16,000 residents and annual Amcit visitors of over 75,000. Provides the full range of complex passport and citizenship services. Serves as case worker for Special Consular Services (SCS), with the focus on welfare/whereabouts, child custody and abduction, victims of crime, arrestees, and U.S. citizens in need due mental illness, indebtedness or destitution. Advises officers on SCS cases course of action and on passport cases. Serves as ACS anti-fraud investigator and confirms authenticity of documents for legal purposes. Responds to email and phone inquiries from Amcits, and to Congressional inquiries, on the full range of ACS issues. Manages and maintains the American citizen registration system and warden network. Coordinates with USG agencies, such as the Social Security and Veterans Administrations, Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Homeland Security to assist U.S. citizens. Drafts and translates Diplomatic Notes from English to Arabic. Assists consular officers with interpretation form Arabic to English and English to Arabic, including during prison visits and welfare and whereabouts visits. Also assists consular officer with translation of documents from Arabic to English or English to Arabic.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Three (3) years experience of consular work or three years work experience related to complex or regulatory material.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicant MUST provide required documentation. See below the Required Document Tab.

Education Requirements:

Completion of at least two years of University/College studies is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  This may be tested.

Fluent in Reading/Writing/Speaking in English is required.

Fluent in Reading/Writing/Speaking in Arabic is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requires a valid driver’s license.

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.

How to Apply

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
• Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• College (2 years) Certificate or Post-Secondary School Certificate
• Driver’s License
• Passport copy

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s 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)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abu Dhabi, UAE.