Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin
Frankfurt am Main
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The work schedule for this position is:
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
As a Visa Assistant in the Visa Unit, the incumbent performs a broad range of work in connection with the acceptance and processing of all types of visa applications (both immigrant (IV) and nonimmigrant (NIV)) at a post with a heavy demand for such services. Applications are often complex, and many are submitted by third country nationals (TCNs). Frankfurt is a unique post with applicants coming from over 160 different nationalities. The large TCN pool complicates processing due to diverse and unfamiliar documents and increased fraud ramifications. Incumbent will be assigned to IV and NIV work tasks as needed.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of general office experience in which the application of regulatory material and contact with the public is required, or one (1) year of immigrant visa experience.
Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma is required.
LANGUAGE:
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.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany 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.
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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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
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