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We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: Open to All Interested Candidates: Applicants must address each required qualification listed in the vacancy announcement with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. Vacancy Announcement No. / Position Title Bangkok FSN#2018/1 (T)/ Thermography Technician FSN#2018/1/ Thermography Technician FSN#2018/5(T)/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic FSN#2018/5/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic FSN#2018/12/Medical Research Scientist FSN#2018/12(T)/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee FSN#2018/13 (T)/ Engineering Technician (BAS), Trainee FSN#2018/13/ Engineering Technician (BAS) FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee FSN#2018/16(T)/Protocol Assistant, Trainee FSN#2018/16/Protocol Assistant FSN#2018/18 / Supervisory Disbursing Specialist FSN#2018/19/ Disbursing Assistant
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We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Open to All Interested Candidates:

Applicants must address each required qualification listed in the vacancy announcement with

specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Vacancy Announcement No. / Position Title

Bangkok

FSN#2018/1 (T)/ Thermography Technician

FSN#2018/1/ Thermography Technician

FSN#2018/5(T)/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

FSN#2018/5/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

FSN#2018/12/Medical Research Scientist

FSN#2018/12(T)/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

FSN#2018/13 (T)/ Engineering Technician (BAS), Trainee

FSN#2018/13/ Engineering Technician (BAS)

FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist

FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

FSN#2018/16(T)/Protocol Assistant, Trainee

FSN#2018/16/Protocol Assistant

FSN#2018/18 / Supervisory Disbursing Specialist

FSN#2018/19/ Disbursing Assistant

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U.S. Mission Bangkok

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/126(T)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Engineering Technician (BAS), Trainee

OPENING DATE: September 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8 THB 628,040 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-6*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Engineering

Technician (BAS).

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Building Automation Engineer (BAE) will work directly for the Operation Engineer and will be

responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building automated systems which is a computer and

micro–processor controlled building automated system management systems, such as; elevator, air

conditioning, fire suppression, potable water, fresh air make-up, fire alarms, and similar systems located

throughout the U.S Embassy buildings and compound. The BAE will oversee outsource contractor to

perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions for the following types of systems, air conditioning and

ventilation, electrical generators, switchgear and switchboard equipment, Elevator, Uninterrupted Power

System, fuel distribution systems, potable water and fire suppression system located throughout the U.S

Embassy buildings. The incumbent receives supervision from Operation Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

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electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation and

maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: College or university studies – At least two years of full-time, post-secondary study at college

or university is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation and

maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/writing/reading both Thai and English (A copy

of valid TOEIC score of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested)

Ability to operate automatic building control system and its software as used in GOV facilities, e.g. JCI-

Metasys

Basic truck and common vehicle driving skill (Thai driver license is required to submit with the application)

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested)

A thorough knowledge of programming operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and

microprocessor controls.

Advanced knowledge in electrical and mechanical system, including construction practice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

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2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,

unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

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U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

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Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/126

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Engineering Technician (BAS)

OPENING DATE: September 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 699,655 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5(Step 1 thru 4)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Engineering

Technician (BAS).

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Building Automation Engineer (BAE) will work directly for the Operation Engineer and will be

responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building automated systems which is a computer and

micro–processor controlled building automated system management systems, such as; elevator, air

conditioning, fire suppression, potable water, fresh air make-up, fire alarms, and similar systems located

throughout the U.S Embassy buildings and compound. The BAE will oversee outsource contractor to

perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions for the following types of systems, air conditioning and

ventilation, electrical generators, switchgear and switchboard equipment, Elevator, Uninterrupted Power

System, fuel distribution systems, potable water and fire suppression system located throughout the U.S

Embassy buildings. The incumbent receives supervision from Operation Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have three years' experience in operation and

maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

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The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: College or university studies – At least two years of full-time, post-secondary study at college or

university is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or electrical

field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation and maintenance

of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/writing/reading both Thai and English (A copy of

valid TOEIC score of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested)

Ability to operate automatic building control system and its software as used in GOV facilities, e.g. JCI-

Metasys

Basic truck and common vehicle driving skill (Thai driver license is required to submit with the application)

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested)

A thorough knowledge of programming operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and

microprocessor controls.

Advanced knowledge in electrical and mechanical system, including construction practice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

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Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless

they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts,

degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

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U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

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Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/134

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Carpenter Foreman

OPENING DATE: October 6, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Carpenter

Foreman.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Working as the supervisor of Post’s carpentry and building construction trade, consisting of five multi-

skilled carpenters. Perform wood construction, renovation, installation, preventive maintenance, and

repair on extensive range of small and large wood structure and wood accessories for various Government

held properties.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Completion of at least two years post-secondary study at college of university (high vocational

school or equivalent). Must possess some vocational training in carpentry (at least 3 year) is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least three years direct experience in maintenance, repair and construction of carpentry, plus

a minimum of six months supervisory experience in the same trade are required.

The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high school (M.6). Must possess some vocational training in carpentry (at least 3

year) is required.

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2. EXPERIENCE: At least five years direct experience in maintenance, repair and construction

of carpentry, plus a minimum of six months supervisory experience in the same trade are required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai are required. You are

required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Regional Human Resources Office, or

submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 400. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to operate various hand tools, power equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to drive and a local driver’s license is required.

Skill in manual and mechanical lifting; driving; security and safety equipment, ability to

understand continuing technological updates within a reasonable time.

Ability to operate computer.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder has to know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures, customs

and attitudes in each different region.

The jobholder has to possess a lot of skillful knowledge in carpentry and must be enthusiastic to

learn new technology.

The jobholder has to understand the aspects of different jobs and has to learn how to fulfil and

complete various job requirements in accordance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* 2. AEFM / USEFM 3. FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

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with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,

unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

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U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

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Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/1(T)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open

To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy

announcement.

POSITION: Thermography Technician, Trainee

OPENING DATE: January 12, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Thermography

Technician.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.

Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent performs full electrical system inspection and analysis using infrared technology. S/He performs

infrared inspection for various governments held properties, building systems, and other US Government (USG)

leased properties as assigned. S/He performs immediately repairs for all cases that need emergency actions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each

item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/1 will be considered for FSN# 2018/1(T). Therefore, applicants need only apply

for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high vocational in electrical or equivalent is required. Must possess three years

of some vocational training in electrical installation, mechanical installation, maintenance and repair or

preventive maintenance.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years direct experience in maintenance, repair and installation of electrical

system is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai are required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 600 is required with your application

before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested.)

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Ability to drive and possess a local driver’s license is required. (A copy of Thai driver’s license is required with

application).

Ability to use the infrared technology equipment is required.

Ability to operate various hand tools, power and electronic equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to use a computer is required.

Skills in manual and mechanical lifting, security and safety equipment are required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested.)

Must know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures, customs and attitudes in each different

region.

Must possess a lot of skillful knowledge in electricity and must be enthusiastic to learn new technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most

recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if

applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming

eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of

interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an

Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance

Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement

(PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When

Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result

in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

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2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal

employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO

complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon

marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate

grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse,

or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

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Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member

permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/1

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open

To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy

announcement.

POSITION: Thermography Technician

OPENING DATE: January 12, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 THB 514,115 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Thermography

Technician.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.

Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent performs full electrical system inspection and analysis using infrared technology. S/He performs

infrared inspection for various governments held properties, building systems, and other US Government (USG)

leased properties as assigned. S/He performs immediately repairs for all cases that need emergency actions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each

item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/1 will be considered for FSN# 2018/1(T). Therefore, applicants need only apply

for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high vocational in electrical or equivalent is required. Must possess three years

of some vocational training in electrical installation, mechanical installation, maintenance and repair or

preventive maintenance.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years direct experience in maintenance, repair and installation of electrical

system is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai are required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 600 is required with your application

before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested.)

Ability to drive and possess a local driver’s license is required. (A copy of Thai driver’s license is required with

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application).

Ability to use the infrared technology equipment is required.

Ability to operate various hand tools, power and electronic equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to use a computer is required.

Skills in manual and mechanical lifting, security and safety equipment are required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested.)

Must know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures, customs and attitudes in each different

region.

Must possess a lot of skillful knowledge in electricity and must be enthusiastic to learn new technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most

recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if

applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming

eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of

interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an

Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance

Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement

(PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When

Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result

in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

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TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal

employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO

complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon

marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate

grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

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Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member

permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#20178/5(T)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open

To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy

announcement.

POSITION: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic, Trainee

OPENING DATE: January 12, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-4 THB 268,874 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-AA* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning Mechanic.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.

Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent performs at the full journeyman level in support of refrigeration and air conditioning trade duties.

S/He performs duties involved in installation, renovation, modification, preventive maintenance & repair and

rebuilding of machines, equipment, components and control devices associated with refrigeration and air conditioning

systems; including cooling, heating, ventilation and air circulation systems for various government held properties.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each

item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2017/139(T) will be considered for FSN# 2017/139. Therefore, applicants need only

apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high vocational certificate from technical school is required. Must possess

vocational training in air conditioning, maintenance and repair or preventive maintenance (approx. 3 years).

2. EXPERIENCE: One year direct experience in maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration and air

conditioning systems is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Ability to read and write Thai is required. Level 2 (Limited knowledge) of both written and

spoken English and Thai. You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the

Regional Human Resources Office, or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at

least 400.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested.)

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Ability to operate various hand tools, power equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to drive and a local driver’s license is required (a copy of Thai driver’s license is required with

application).

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder has to possess an advanced knowledge in air conditioning and must be enthusiastic to learn new

technology.

The jobholder has to understand the aspects of different jobs and has to learn how to fulfill and complete

various job requirements in accordance with standard procedures and safety rules.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most

recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if

applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming

eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of

interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an

Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance

Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement

(PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When

Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result

in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

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applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal

employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO

complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon

marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate

grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse,

or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

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appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member

permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/5

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open

To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy

announcement.

POSITION: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

OPENING DATE: January 12, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-5 THB 347,149 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-9* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning Mechanic.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.

Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent performs at the full journeyman level in support of refrigeration and air conditioning trade duties.

S/He performs duties involved in installation, renovation, modification, preventive maintenance & repair and

rebuilding of machines, equipment, components and control devices associated with refrigeration and air conditioning

systems; including cooling, heating, ventilation and air circulation systems for various government held properties.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each

item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2017/139 will be considered for FSN# 2017/139(T). Therefore, applicants need only

apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high vocational certificate from technical school is required. Must possess

vocational training in air conditioning, maintenance and repair or preventive maintenance (approx. 3 years).

2. EXPERIENCE: Two years direct experience in maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration and air

conditioning systems is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Ability to read and write Thai is required. Level 2 (Limited knowledge) of both written and

spoken English and Thai. You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the

Regional Human Resources Office, or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at

least 400.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested.)

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Ability to operate various hand tools, power equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to drive and a local driver’s license is required (a copy of Thai driver’s license is required with

application).

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder has to possess an advanced knowledge in air conditioning and must be enthusiastic to learn new

technology.

The jobholder has to understand the aspects of different jobs and has to learn how to fulfill and complete

various job requirements in accordance with standard procedures and safety rules.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most

recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if

applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming

eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of

interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an

Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance

Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement

(PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When

Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result

in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

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applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal

employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO

complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon

marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate

grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse,

or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

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appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the

American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member

permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic

visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/12

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Medical Research Scientist

OPENING DATE: February 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-10 THB 924,881 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5 (step 5 through 14)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Rajvithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Scientist.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent serves as a medical research scientist responsible for the direct supervision and

implementation of all activities associated with the Molecular Laboratory Sciences (MLS) section of the

Enteric Diseases Department. Routine MLS bench duties include, but are not limited to, performing

molecular identification and characterization of enteric bacterial pathogens using 1) DNA probes, 2)

conventional and 3) real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR; RT-PCR), 4) bacterial molecular typing

techniques, 5) genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial assessments, and 6) inter- and intra-departmental

assistance for comparable projects, in support of the AFRIMS mission. Routine administrative duties

include, but are not limited to, 1) supervision, performance evaluation, and mentorship of 4-5 laboratory

technicians, 2) review and enforcement of completeness and correctness of MLS results, 3) modify or

develop novel research approaches that enhance MLS performances, 4) draft, edit, and submit research

publications and communications derived from MLS data analyses, 5) solicit extramural funding

opportunities, 6) manage and balance MLS section funding, and 7) establish and coordinate collaborative

research projects with AFRIMS and external scientists.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/12 will be considered for FSN# 2018/12(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

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1. EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology,

or Molecular Biology is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years progressive experience gained from working in medical,

clinical, and/or microbiology labs, or related molecular microbiology fields. An additional one year of

supervisory experience is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Thai and English languages is required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your

application before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Operation, quality control, and maintenance of scientific laboratory

equipment. Routine computer skills required for data input, retrieval, and analyses as well as specialized

skills in operating and using molecular biological software required to fulfill research objectives. Ability to

manage/coordinate/evaluate/mentor subordinates effectively and assertively. Must possess initiative,

ingenuity, and resourcefulness to develop and formulate original research ideas.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Broad knowledge base of the following fields: medical microbiology,

antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens, immunology, medical epidemiology, and statistical analyses.

Familiar with general and specialized laboratory equipment, as well as routine (word

processing/spreadsheets) and specialized (gene analysis) software packages. Familiar with past and current

literature in microbiology, molecular microbiology, and related fields.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

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conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,

unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

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Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

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Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/12(T)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

OPENING DATE: February 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 699,655 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5 (step 1 through 5)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Rajvithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Scientist.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent serves as a medical research scientist responsible for the direct supervision and

implementation of all activities associated with the Molecular Laboratory Sciences (MLS) section of the

Enteric Diseases Department. Routine MLS bench duties include, but are not limited to, performing

molecular identification and characterization of enteric bacterial pathogens using 1) DNA probes, 2)

conventional and 3) real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR; RT-PCR), 4) bacterial molecular typing

techniques, 5) genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial assessments, and 6) inter- and intra-departmental

assistance for comparable projects, in support of the AFRIMS mission. Routine administrative duties

include, but are not limited to, 1) supervision, performance evaluation, and mentorship of 4-5 laboratory

technicians, 2) review and enforcement of completeness and correctness of MLS results, 3) modify or

develop novel research approaches that enhance MLS performances, 4) draft, edit, and submit research

publications and communications derived from MLS data analyses, 5) solicit extramural funding

opportunities, 6) manage and balance MLS section funding, and 7) establish and coordinate collaborative

research projects with AFRIMS and external scientists.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

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“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/12 will be considered for FSN# 2018/12(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology,

or Molecular Biology is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years progressive experience gained from working in medical,

clinical, and/or microbiology labs, or related molecular microbiology fields.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Thai and English languages is required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your

application before the deadline.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,

unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

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sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

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a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/13(T)

For those who applied for VA#2017/126 & VA#2017/126 (T) (September 22, 2017), do not need to apply

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Engineering Technician (BAS), Trainee

OPENING DATE: September 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8 THB 628,040 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-6*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Engineering

Technician (BAS).

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Building Automation Engineer (BAE) will work directly for the Operation Engineer and will be

responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building automated systems which is a computer and

micro–processor controlled building automated system management systems, such as; elevator, air

conditioning, fire suppression, potable water, fresh air make-up, fire alarms, and similar systems located

throughout the U.S Embassy buildings and compound. The BAE will oversee outsource contractor to

perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions for the following types of systems, air conditioning and

ventilation, electrical generators, switchgear and switchboard equipment, Elevator, Uninterrupted Power

System, fuel distribution systems, potable water and fire suppression system located throughout the U.S

Embassy buildings. The incumbent receives supervision from Operation Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

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2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation

and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: College or university studies – At least two years of full-time, post-secondary study at

college or university is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation

and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

Plus these following requirements.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/writing/reading both Thai and English

(A copy of valid TOEIC score of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested)

Ability to operate automatic building control system and its software as used in GOV facilities,

e.g. JCI-Metasys

Basic truck and common vehicle driving skill (Thai driver license is required to submit with the

application)

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested)

A thorough knowledge of programming operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and

microprocessor controls.

Advanced knowledge in electrical and mechanical system, including construction practice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless

they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts,

degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

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support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

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An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/13

For those who applied for VA#2017/126 & VA#2017/126 (T) (September 22, 2017), do not need to apply

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Engineering Technician (BAS)

OPENING DATE: September 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 699,655 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5(Step 1 thru 4)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Engineering

Technician (BAS).

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Building Automation Engineer (BAE) will work directly for the Operation Engineer and will be

responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building automated systems which is a computer and

micro–processor controlled building automated system management systems, such as; elevator, air

conditioning, fire suppression, potable water, fresh air make-up, fire alarms, and similar systems located

throughout the U.S Embassy buildings and compound. The BAE will oversee outsource contractor to

perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions for the following types of systems, air conditioning and

ventilation, electrical generators, switchgear and switchboard equipment, Elevator, Uninterrupted Power

System, fuel distribution systems, potable water and fire suppression system located throughout the U.S

Embassy buildings. The incumbent receives supervision from Operation Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

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1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical

or electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have three years' experience in

operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be

tested)

The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: College or university studies – At least two years of full-time, post-secondary study at

college or university is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical

or electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in

operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be

tested)

Plus these following requirements.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/writing/reading both Thai and English

(A copy of valid TOEIC score of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested)

Ability to operate automatic building control system and its software as used in GOV facilities, e.g.

JCI-Metasys

Basic truck and common vehicle driving skill (Thai driver license is required to submit with the

application)

6. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested)

A thorough knowledge of programming operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and

microprocessor controls.

Advanced knowledge in electrical and mechanical system, including construction practice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

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vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,

unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

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Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

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half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/14

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Medical Research Scientist

OPENING DATE: January 26, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-12 THB 1,816,693 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-3* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission on Rajvaithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Medical Research Scientist.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Serve as Chief of Field Operations under the Clinical Trials Section of the Department of Immunology and

Medicine. Conducts basic and applied research in support of the Department of Immunology and Medicine

mission. Develops and coordinates activities with Thai scientific, public health and medical communities to

support department research mission. Serves as consultant to the Chief, Department of Immunology and

Medicine on matters relating to the proper enrollment and recruitment of potential Thai study participants.

Manages daily operations of the Field Studies Laboratory Section. Travels, as necessary, to support the

development and execution of on going and new departmental research protocols. Maintains proficiency in

all aspects of Good Laboratory and Clinical Practice. Maintains proficiency in written and spoken English.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/14 will be considered for FSN# 2018/14(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: MD degree and Thai medical certification or credentials in a medical specialty are

required.

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2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of six years’ clinical, field or Laboratory experience in tropical medicine

research or epidemiology is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score (listening and reading) of at least 855 is required with your application before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skills of statistical analysis and interpretation of biomedical research data

and ability to prepare of scientific documents and manuscripts are required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of basic and applied research methodology, epidemiology,

parasitological and infectious diseases.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,

unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

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Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

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Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/14(T)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

OPENING DATE: January 26, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-11 THB 1,288,038 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-4* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission on Rajvaithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Scientist.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Serve as Chief of Field Operations under the Clinical Trials Section of the Department of Immunology and

Medicine. Conducts basic and applied research in support of the Department of Immunology and Medicine

mission. Develops and coordinates activities with Thai scientific, public health and medical communities to

support department research mission. Serves as consultant to the Chief, Department of Immunology and

Medicine on matters relating to the proper enrollment and recruitment of potential Thai study participants.

Manages daily operations of the Field Studies Laboratory Section. Travels, as necessary, to support the

development and execution of on going and new departmental research protocols. Maintains proficiency in

all aspects of Good Laboratory and Clinical Practice. Maintains proficiency in written and spoken English.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/14 will be considered for FSN# 2018/14(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: MD degree and Thai medical certification or credentials in a medical specialty are

required.

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2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years’ clinical, field or Laboratory experience in tropical

medicine research or epidemiology is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score (listening and reading) of at least 855 is required with your application before the deadline.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,

unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

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2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

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Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/16 (T)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open

To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy

announcement.

POSITION: Protocol Assistant

OPENING DATE: February 9, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Protocol Assistant.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.

Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Senior Protocol Assistant/Program Specialist, proactively supports the Ambassador, the

DCM and/or their spouses on complex and sensitive protocol matters. Within a three-person Protocol Section, plans

and organizes representational functions for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), their spouses, and

other mission officials. Serves as Mission Contact Management Database (CMD) Main Control, instructor and

advisor to the entire Mission on all CMD-related questions. The job holder reports to the Senior Protocol

Assistant/Program Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each

item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/16 (T) will be considered for FSN# 2018/16. Therefore, applicants need only

apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of college or university studies (At least two years of full time, post-secondary study

at college or university) is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, event

management, or translation work experience, with good background of Thai culture and international business

etiquette is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your application

before the deadline. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: A good working knowledge of, or eagerness to learn, Department of State protocol

and correspondence instructions and procedures is required.

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5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Ability to compose letters and short memos. Ability to use Microsoft Office software.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most

recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if

applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming

eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of

interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an

Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance

Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement

(PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When

Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result

in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable

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treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,

political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal

employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO

complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon

marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate

grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the

American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

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direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/16

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open

To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy

announcement.

POSITION: Protocol Assistant

OPENING DATE: February 9, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 THB 514,115 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Protocol Assistant.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.

Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Senior Protocol Assistant/Program Specialist, proactively supports the Ambassador, the

DCM and/or their spouses on complex and sensitive protocol matters. Within a three-person Protocol Section, plans

and organizes representational functions for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), their spouses, and

other mission officials. Serves as Mission Contact Management Database (CMD) Main Control, instructor and

advisor to the entire Mission on all CMD-related questions. The job holder reports to the Senior Protocol

Assistant/Program Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each

item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/16 will be considered for FSN# 2018/16(T). Therefore, applicants need only

apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of college or university studies (At least two years of full time, post-secondary study

at college or university) is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, event

management, or translation work experience, with good background of Thai culture and international business

etiquette is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your application

before the deadline. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: A good working knowledge of, or eagerness to learn, Department of State protocol

and correspondence instructions and procedures is required.

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5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Ability to compose letters and short memos. Ability to use Microsoft Office software.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most

recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if

applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming

eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of

interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an

Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance

Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement

(PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When

Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result

in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable

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treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,

political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal

employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO

complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon

marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate

grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the

American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

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direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/18

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Supervisory Disbursing Specialist

OPENING DATE: February 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-10 THB 924,881 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5 (Step 5 thru 14)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Supervisory

Disbursing Specialist.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory Disbursing Manager and supervise three banking

(USD) Specialists. Certified USD deposit/withdrawal transaction and all related transactions generated in

the Department of States financial system for Disbursing. Reconciles USD transactions with the Treasury

general account (TGA) against the Department of States USD transactions until the Statement of

difference is zero for each month. Maintain check levels usage during the year for more than 60 United

States Disbursing Officer bank accounts. Contact directly with the local vendor and bank to order checks

during the year. Fully participates in the CGFS ISO9001 program and ensures that all work complies with

established quality management ISO 9001 work instructions and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Finance/ Accounting/ Economic is

required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least five years of specialist experience in banking, finance, and/or accounting,

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plus at least one year of supervisory experience is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) speaking/ reading/ writing English is required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your application before

the deadline. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to use computers and different systems is required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless

they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

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1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts,

degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

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Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/19

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.

The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in

this vacancy announcement.

POSITION: Disbursing Assistant

OPENING DATE: February 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 699,655 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5 (Step 1 thru 4)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Disbursing

Assistant.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being

considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The U.S. Disbursing Officer Assistant (USDO-A)’s main role is to provide critical payment services that

are fully successful for the Department of State and other federal agencies. The incumbent as USDO-A

has full signatory authority in areas of responsibility to actively perform daily disbursing functions.

He/she assumes full duties and responsibilities of the USDO in his/her absence. Act as NTDO budgetary

analyst for the Department of Treasury, to prepare budgetary projections for the Treasury General

Account for planned disbursements by the Department of State.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting

each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Banking is

required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least three years of specialist experience in accounting, finance, and/or banking is

required.

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3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) speaking/ reading/ writing English is required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your application before the

deadline. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: A standard knowledge of bank messaging systems is required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of

the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the

written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the

vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,

conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees

with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent

Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service

Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless

they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so

may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by

contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts,

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degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also

strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity

enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they

have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such

complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited

personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

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Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.


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