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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#2017/26/Electrician FSN#2017/26(T)/Electrician FSN#2017/55/Narcotics Investigator FSN#2017/56/ Economic Specialist FSN#2017/58(T)/ Engineering Technician (BAS) FSN#2017/58/ Engineering Technician (BAS) FSN#2017/59(T)/ Engineering Assistant FSN#2017/59/ Engineering Assistant FSN#2017/61/Administrative Clerk FSN#2017/62 (T) / Medical Research Technologist FSN#2017/62 / Medical Research Technologist FSN#2017/63 / Customer Service Representative FSN#2017/64(T)/Supply Clerk (Receiving), Trainee FSN#2017/64/Supply Clerk (Receiving)
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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#2017/26/Electrician FSN#2017/26(T)/Electrician

FSN#2017/55/Narcotics Investigator

FSN#2017/56/ Economic Specialist

FSN#2017/58(T)/ Engineering Technician (BAS)

FSN#2017/58/ Engineering Technician (BAS)

FSN#2017/59(T)/ Engineering Assistant FSN#2017/59/ Engineering Assistant FSN#2017/61/Administrative Clerk FSN#2017/62 (T) / Medical Research Technologist FSN#2017/62 / Medical Research Technologist

FSN#2017/63 / Customer Service Representative

FSN#2017/64(T)/Supply Clerk (Receiving), Trainee

FSN#2017/64/Supply Clerk (Receiving)

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/26

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: Electrician

OPENING DATE: February 24, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 18, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-5 THB 340,343 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 Electrician.

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

Serves as an electrician in Facilities Management Office. Performs full journeyman level in electrical trade.

Perform installation, preventive maintenance and repair work for electrical components and also extensive

range of large and small electromechanical equipment for various government held properties. The incumbent

works under general supervision of Electrician Foreman.

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# 2017/26 will be considered for FSN# 2017/26(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, e.g. high vocational school) is required. Must possess vocational training in electrical

installation, maintenance and repair or preventive maintenance.

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

and installation of electrical systems is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is required.

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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 of at least 400. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(1) Standard skills include: Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and failure

analysis.

(2) Repairing machines or systems using specialty tools and test equipment such as multi- meters, amp

robes, and measurement recording devices. (This will be tested)

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

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

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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#2017/26(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: Electrician

OPENING DATE: February 24, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 18, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-4 THB 263,602 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 Electrician.

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

Serves as an electrician in Facilities Management Office. Performs full journeyman level in electrical trade.

Perform installation, preventive maintenance and repair work for electrical components and also extensive

range of large and small electromechanical equipment for various government held properties. The incumbent

works under general supervision of Electrician Foreman.

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# 2017/26 will be considered for FSN# 2017/26(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, e.g. high vocational school) is required. Must possess vocational training in electrical

installation, maintenance and repair or preventive maintenance.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year direct employment experience in electrical maintenance, repair

and installation of electrical systems is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is required.

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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 of at least 400. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(1) Standard skills include: Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and failure analysis.

(2) Repairing machines or systems using specialty tools and test equipment such as multi- meters, amp

robes, and measurement recording devices. (This will be tested)

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

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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

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#2017/55

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: Narcotics Investigator

OPENING DATE: March 31, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 18, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 685,936 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5 (step 1 through 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 Narcotics

Investigator

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

Provides expertise in technical investigative support to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special

Agents in furtherance of narcotics enforcement operations and supports DEA’s technical operations program

by developing, maintaining, and managing state of the art technical surveillance equipment and tracking

devices. The incumbent reports to Technical Operation Officer.

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: A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years’ experience with design, installation, and use of vehicle

surveillance, disabling devices with internet or cellular monitoring, internet based surveillance camera

concealments, and technical investigative equipment, to include audio/video transmitters and receivers using

hard line, radio frequency, cellular and Internet network, and microwave transmission; and use and repair of

two-way radios to include VHF, UHF, and HF mobile and base stations are required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is

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

(This will be tested.)

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4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must exercise self-management skills, as well as be a problem

solver and creative thinker to effectively deal with the technical operations challenges that confront

him/her on a daily basis. Must be proficient and detail oriented in working with mechanical, electronic and

Internet/cellular systems as they support technical operations. Must be able to operate various types of

motor vehicles including stick shift vehicles and be able to obtain a security clearance. Must be able to

climb poles or radio tower. Incumbent may use a weapon for personal protection when functioning in

hazardous environments.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Up to date knowledge of modern electronics theory and state of the art

investigative technology (this will be tested).

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 Institute in Taiwan;

and is under chief of mission authority; or

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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 Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/56

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: Economic Specialist

OPENING DATE: April 21, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-11 THB 1,262,783 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 in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Economic

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

Working with the Economic Section Trade Officer, the position provides oral and written analyses, and

prepares technical reports, on Thai trade policies, intellectual property rights (IPR), biotechnology, customs

issues and private sector views. The position also provides logistical and operational support for US

Government visitors, arranges high- and working-level meetings, develops and coordinates in-country

reporting trips with American officers and officials from Washington, and maintains close working

relationships with key Thai officials.

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: A bachelor’s degree in economics, political science/government, business administration,

finance, development, public policy or administration, international relations, international trade,

communications, or law is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least five years of research, analytic, or program/project management experience

related to trade, investment, finance, development, intellectual property, or information and communications

technology is required.

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3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is required. A copy of

valid TOEIC score of at least 855 is required with your application before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The position must have the presence, disposition, and ability to meet,

work with, and gain the confidence of a wide range of people, including top government officials and

dignitaries.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a thorough knowledge of the Thai economy, organization of the

government, and close familiarity with sources and availability of data and other informational materials.

Must have knowledge of Thai and American trade laws and practices.

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#2017/58(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: April 28, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8 THB 615,726 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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2017/58 will be considered for FSN# 2017/58(T). Therefore, applicants need

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

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)

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:

Able to manage multi trade workforce, manage projects, write technical reports and provide

technical supervision.

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

application)

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 Institute in Taiwan;

and is under chief of mission authority; or

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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 Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Bangkok

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Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/58

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: April 28, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 685,936 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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2017/58 will be considered for FSN# 2017/58(T). Therefore, applicants need

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

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

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operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system.

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:

Able to manage multi trade workforce, manage projects, write technical reports and provide technical

supervision.

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

application)

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 Institute in Taiwan;

and is under chief of mission authority; or

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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 Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/59(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 Assistant, Trainee

OPENING DATE: April 7, 2017

CLOSING DATE: June 8, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8 THB 615,726 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 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 work cooperatively within the Engineering Division. The Job Holder will have primary responsibilities for quantity

surveying, project supervision, inspection, and collaborative responsibility in project design.

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# 2017/59 (T) will be considered for FSN# 2017/59. Therefore, applicants need only apply

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

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years progressive experience in maintenance and repair or construction

engineering field from multinational organization is required. Must have an experience in direction and control of

planning, design, construction, cost estimating, inspection of facilities, and scheduling work, including writing Bill

of Materials, and preparing engineering/technical documents.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Thai and English is required. A copy of valid TOEIC

score of at least 855 is required with your application before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have a first level of Thai Professional Engineering License and valid local driving license. (Copy of licenses is

required with application).

Ability to manage, supervise and train a maintenance workforce, manage large amounts of written data and

documentation, read/interpret schematic diagrams, blueprints and technical handbooks.

Ability to operate computers in both English and Thai and work harmoniously with other Embassy personal.

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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

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

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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

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:

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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#2017/59

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 Assistant

OPENING DATE: April 7, 2017

CLOSING DATE: June 8, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 685,936 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 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 work cooperatively within the Engineering Division. The Job Holder will have primary responsibilities for quantity

surveying, project supervision, inspection, and collaborative responsibility in project design.

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# 2017/59 will be considered for FSN# 2017/59(T). Therefore, applicants need only apply

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

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years progressive experience in maintenance and repair or construction

engineering field from multinational organization is required. Must have an experience in direction and control of

planning, design, construction, cost estimating, inspection of facilities, and scheduling work, including writing Bill

of Materials, and preparing engineering/technical documents.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Thai and English is required. A copy of valid TOEIC

score of at least 855 is required with your application before the deadline

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have a first level of Thai Professional Engineering License and valid local driving license. (Copy of licenses is

required with application).

Ability to manage, supervise and train a maintenance workforce, manage large amounts of written data and

documentation, read/interpret schematic diagrams, blueprints and technical handbooks.

Ability to operate computers in both English and Thai and work harmoniously with other Embassy personal.

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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

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

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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

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

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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#2017/61

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: Administrative Clerk

OPENING DATE: April 21, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 4, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 380,841 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 Administrative

Clerk.

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

Serves as the Dormitory Supervisor, responsible for overseeing 4 receptionists and 6 housekeepers at the

International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) dormitory. Conducts routine inspections of dorm rooms to

ensure cleanliness and also is in charge of procuring cleaning and linen supplies. Provides monthly reports

with regards to maintenance issues of the dormitory.

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 two years 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 experience in administrative management or customer services

is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Leve III (Good working knowledge) of English and Thai are required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The job holder must have good interpersonal skill and sound leadership.

He/she must have the ability to assign and delegate responsibility to subordinates, ensuring that all

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dormitory standard and services are applied and well organized.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Hotel Management and administration, inventory management,

customer services.

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

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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:

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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#2017/62(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 Technologist, Trainee

OPENING DATE: April 21, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 4, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 THB 504,035 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 Rajvithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Technologist.

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

Serves as a Medical Research Technologist with focus in molecular biology for the Department of

Immunology & Medicine, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS), United States

Army Medical Directorate (USAMD). Performs basic and applied laboratory research on the genetics and

parasitology in malaria and other infectious diseases of departmental interest. Performs molecular biology

assays in support of departmental research activities and looks to adapt new technologies by surveying the

existing scientific literature. Develops and modifies molecular biology assays as directed by senior medical

and/or scientific staff. Archives DNA samples, maintains computerized database of clinical field isolates.

Occasional work at field laboratories to support the department’s missions.

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# 2017/62 will be considered for FSN# 2017/62(T). Therefore, applicants need

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

1. EDUCATION: Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, or

Microbiology is required

2. EXPERIENCE: At least one year work experience in the field of Molecular Biology is required.

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3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Thai is required. Level III (Good

Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Thai and English is required. A copy of valid TOEIC

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

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use Personal Computer and Microsoft Office/Outlook for data entry, word processing,

and email communications is required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGES:

Must have knowledge in routine clinical laboratory skills (Molecular Biology and Parasitology).

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 Institute in Taiwan;

and is under chief of mission authority; or

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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 Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/62

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 Technologist

OPENING DATE: April 21, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 4, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8 THB 615,726 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 Rajvithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Technologist.

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

Serves as a Medical Research Technologist with focus in molecular biology for the Department of

Immunology & Medicine, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS), United States

Army Medical Directorate (USAMD). Performs basic and applied laboratory research on the genetics and

parasitology in malaria and other infectious diseases of departmental interest. Performs molecular biology

assays in support of departmental research activities and looks to adapt new technologies by surveying the

existing scientific literature. Develops and modifies molecular biology assays as directed by senior medical

and/or scientific staff. Archives DNA samples, maintains computerized database of clinical field isolates.

Occasional work at field laboratories to support the department’s missions.

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# 2017/62 will be considered for FSN# 2017/62(T). Therefore, applicants need

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

1. EDUCATION: Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, or

Microbiology is required

2. EXPERIENCE: At least two years’ work experience in the field of Molecular Biology is required.

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3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Thai is required. Level III (Good

Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Thai and English is required. A copy of valid TOEIC

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

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use Personal Computer and Microsoft Office/Outlook for data entry, word

processing, and email communications is required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGES:

Must have knowledge in routine clinical laboratory skills (Molecular Biology and

Parasitology).

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 Institute in Taiwan;

and is under chief of mission authority; or

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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 Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/63

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: Customer Service Representative

OPENING DATE: April 28, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 THB 504,035 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 Customer Service

Representative.

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 is a subject matter expert on all management service provision related matters. S/He serves as the first

point of contact for customers of all International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) subscribing

agencies in Mission Thailand-US Embassy Bangkok and newcomers to Consulate General Chiang Mai. S/He analysts

respond to all varieties of service inquiries and provide a service solution for customers. S/He will evaluate all types of

service requests, decide upon the most efficient and expeditious solution for providing the service, and determines how to

route the service request appropriately based on resources of the Customer Service Center (CSC) and all management

and security service providers and contractors. S/He serves as training and knowledge base source of technical and

procedural information for customers and serviced employees.

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: At least two years of full time, post-secondary study (or the equivalent hours spread across a part

time study period) at college or university studies is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of experience working in customer service environment providing broad

management services through operations support or telecommunication customer support is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is required. A

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

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be proficient with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must be an analytic thinker, a problem-solver, and have a positive can-do attitude, and must have the ability to

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analyze incoming problems to resolve Management related issues.

Must be able to respond with courtesy under conditions of stress, and must have ability to work in a high stress,

high volume productivity environment.

Must be tactful in providing information and services to customers, and must be comfortable working with

Embassy personnel at all levels including displaying excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with difficult

CSC customers and issues.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Expertise in BlackBerry, cell phone set up procedures, and troubleshooting techniques 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, 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.

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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 appropriate,

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

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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#2017/64(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: Supply Clerk (Receiving), Trainee

OPENING DATE: April 28, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-4 THB 263,602 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 Supply Clerk

(Receiving)

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

Incumbent is responsible for supporting all receiving activities and providing backup to the Supervisory

Receiving Clerk. Incumbent receives, inspects, and applies property numbers where appropriate before the

delivery of items to the ordering agencies.

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# 2017/64 will be considered for FSN# 2017/64(T). Therefore, applicants need

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

1. EDUCATION: Completion of two years of college studies is required. For example, two years secretarial

college, high vocational college, or commercial college.

2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience in warehousing, receiving, or property transportation is

required.

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

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

(This will be tested.)

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4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skilled in the use of all warehousing related equipment, various vehicles

operation with applicable licenses, forklift operation and all material handling equipment required. Must

be familiar with computer application such as MS Office Suite. Must be capable of performing moderately

arduous work, including heavy lifting at least 50 lbs. (This will be tested)

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must know basic receiving and issuing procedures, computer literacy and filling

system.

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

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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

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#2017/64

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: Supply Clerk (Receiving)

OPENING DATE: April 28, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-5 THB 340,343 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 Supply Clerk

(Receiving)

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

Incumbent is responsible for supporting all receiving activities and providing backup to the Supervisory

Receiving Clerk. Incumbent receives, inspects, and applies property numbers where appropriate before the

delivery of items to the ordering agencies.

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# 2017/64 will be considered for FSN# 2017/64(T). Therefore, applicants need

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

1. EDUCATION: Completion of two years of college studies is required. For example, two years secretarial

college, high vocational college, or commercial college.

2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in warehousing, receiving, or property transportation is

required.

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

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

(This will be tested.)

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4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skilled in the use of all warehousing related equipment, various vehicles

operation with applicable licenses, forklift operation and all material handling equipment required. Must

be familiar with computer application such as MS Office Suite. Must be capable of performing moderately

arduous work, including heavy lifting at least 50 lbs. (This will be tested)

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must know basic receiving and issuing procedures, computer literacy and filling

system.

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

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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

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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