U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Consular Fraud Prevention Investigator Jobs in South Africa

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Consular Fraud Prevention Investigator Jobs in South Africa

Announcement Number: Johannesburg-2022-084

Hiring Agency: Consulate General Johannesburg

Position Title: Consular Fraud Prevention
Investigator - All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Open Period: 09/22/2022 - 10/06/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE - 1430 8

Salary: ZAR R341,757

Work Schedule: Full-time

Promotion Potential: LE-8

Duty Location(s): 1 in Johannesburg, SF

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM - FS is 06. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

Start Date

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

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

As part of the Consular Section's Regional Fraud Prevention Unit (RFPU) covering seven countries and nine posts, the Fraud Prevention Investigator (FPI) develops and conducts case investigations, manages the maintenance and reporting of sensitive case findings and files, and continuously builds contacts and their own working knowledge to promote United States' security by preventing mala fide travel.

FPI educates Department employees and inter-agency partners about fraud trends to prevent mala fide travel.

Experience

Three (3) years working experience in working field of criminology, journalism, forensics, social science or library science research or professional-level experience in investigative work is required.

Job Knowledge

The FPI must have a good working knowledge of host country civil processes and government structures.

The FPI must have a basic knowledge of host country law enforcement practices.

The FPI must have a good working knowledge of host country banks and business documents and regional socioeconomic patterns.

Education

Successful two (2) years post-secondary study is required.

Language

Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. (This will be tested).

Skills and Abilities

Strong oral and written communication skills are required to develop and conduct effective investigations and reporting.

Computer software skills that include working with Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as conducting internet research is required.

Must be able to work in a time-sensitive, high-productivity environment independently with little supervision or oversight.

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel is required. (This will be tested).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications

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

Agency Benefits

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

other benefits.

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

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

Hiring Preference Selection Process

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.

Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.

Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order

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

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.

A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

Required Documents

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Residency and/or Work Permit

Passport copy

Certificate (not transcript)

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in South Africa.

For more information and job application details, see:
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