U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Information Management Assistant Jobs in South Africa

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Information Management Assistant Jobs in South Africa

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:•Current Employees of the Mission - This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance

Appointment Type: Term appt, NTE 4 yrs

Appointment Type Details:• Definite not to Exceed (4 years)

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

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

Duties

The incumbent serves within the Information Resource Management (IRM) section and reports directly to the FS-02 IPO, and then the FE-OC IMO. The incumbent provides technical support for all DoS networks, to include OpenNet, ClassNet and DIN.

The incumbent supervises the Communications and Audio/Visual Programs (CAP) office and its three technicians, as well as the four-person switchboard office.

Performs strategic planning, ensures compliance, integrity, and security of all data and networks, and ensures that the team is operating against consistent standards and approved procedures.

Coordinates and directs local IT staff in applying the configuration and security standards required for the implementation and running of the networks.

Assists with budget planning, system and project planning and evaluating for the CAP and switchboard portfolios. Due to work location and duties, the incumbent requires a Top Secret and crypto clearance.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the ISO, IPO or IMO. On-call, after-hours and weekend work is required.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience:

Five years’ experience in the IT Field, specifically in IT Administration, software deployment, or network engineering. Must have at least one year experience supervising in the IT field.

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: Two years college studies is required.

Evaluations:

Language:

English Level IV (Reading, Writing, Speaking) - This may 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.

Benefits and Other Info

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) 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.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you Must submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

Eligible Family Member Applicants:]
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Information Management Assistant Jobs in South Africa

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