Political Assistant

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application. 

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1.      Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

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

3.      Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

4.      Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612); or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612;plus

3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

4. Any other documentation (e.g., Essays, Certificates, Awards, copies of Degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office
Attention: HR Assistant
U.S. Embassy, B.P. 4000 Libreville

Or

http://libreville.usembassy.gov

POINT OF CONTACT

M. Franck Makosso
Telephone: 76-20-03, ext 4279
FAX:  74-55-07

DEFINITIONS

1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all the following criteria:

• US citizen;

• Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;

• Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

• Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and

• Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the U.S. Civil, Foreign or uniform services.
  

2.      EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3.      Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4.      Ordinarily Resident (OR):  A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.

5.      Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):  Typically NORs are U.S. Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

    CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  July 16, 2009

The U.S. Mission in Gabon 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.