Employment Opportunities

* Not-Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FP-5, to be confirmed by Washington
* Ordinarily Resident, Current LES Employees of the Mission:
Position Grade FSN-09, Lei 59,729 p.a.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

• Performs a variety of technical support duties in connection with U.S. agricultural activities.
• Assignments are of limited scope and complexity but require incumbents to operate somewhat independently.
• Provides technical expertise in organizing, arranging, implementing, and evaluating results of individual projects planned and designed by the Agricultural Officer.
• Edits and publishes information materials on the objectives and activities of U.S. agricultural programs.
• May assist Agricultural Officer and the senior FSN by performing responsible technical support functions in designing and managing individual projects.
• Logistically organizes numerous events, arranging advertisements and publicity, and provides services to business representatives.
• Researches and prepares factual reports regarding market opportunities for U.S. agricultural products.
• Prepares reports evaluating the impact and success of promotional and representational events.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Note: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each of the criteria.

• Bachelor’s degree or Romanian equivalent in agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural marketing, or closely related field is required. In the absence of bachelor’s degree, three years of responsible job-related professional level experience may be substituted;
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in the agricultural products marketing, sales promotion, or general business administration is required. A degree in agriculture, economics, business administration, or other closely related field may be substituted for up to three years experience.
• Fluency in English and Romanian is required;
• Able to meet U.S. exporters and Romanian importers as well as other local representatives of the public and private sectors.
• Skill in using computer software to develop informational data bases, and to produce printed material.

SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.
If there are no qualified candidates at the stated grade level, the candidate may be hired at a lower grade level.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:
A. Application for Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or
B. A current résumé.
C. 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
Phone no: (021) 200-3583
Fax no: (021) 200-3593

*DEFINITIONS

• 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 of the following criteria
• EFM: Family Members at least age 18, and who, in either case, is on travel orders of a US citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.and under Chief of Mission Authority.
• Member of Household (MOH): 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.
• 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 permit for employment in Romania.
• Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS,GS, and uniformed 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: August 27, 2008

The US Mission in Romania provides equal opportunity and fair 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.

ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

* EFM/MOH/NOR: Position Grade: FP-AA, to be confirmed by Washington
* Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade FSN-4, 28,657 lei p.a.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Note: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each of the criteria.

• A minimum of 10 years of education, plus apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman painter/interior finish tradesman, or a combination of 8 years of primary school and 3 years vocational school are required;
• 2-year experience as a journeyman painter is required;
• Elementary knowledge of English and Fluent Romanian, required;
• Must possess knowledge of products and practices associated with the trade. Must have the ability to maintain simple records.

SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.
If there are no qualified candidates at the stated grade level, the candidate may be hired at a lower grade level.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:
A. Application for Federal Employment (SF-171or OF-612); or
B. A current résumé.
C. Documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy Bucharest
Human Resources Office
Phone no: (021) 200-3567 (Point of Contact)
Fax no: (021) 200-3593

*DEFINITIONS

• EFM: US Citizen Spouse or US citizen child as referred to in 6 FAM 111.3, paragraph R, (1) who is at least age 18, and who, in either case, is on travel orders of a US citizen Foreign or Civil service employee or military service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad and under Chief of Mission Authority.
• Member of Household (MOH): Foreign born spouses, dependent children, unmarried partners of the same and opposite sex, parents, other relatives or adult children who fall outside the Department's current legal and statutory definition of EFM.
• Ordinary Resident (OR): A Romanian citizen 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 permit for employment in Romania.
• Not-Ordinary Resident (NOR): A non-Romanian citizen (U.S. citizen or foreign national) who, although legally resident in Romania, is not permanently resident. US citizen EFMs and Members of Household of FS, GS, and Military Personnel officially assigned to post are generally the only individuals who are NOT ordinary residents and are eligible to work under host country law.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: August 18, 2008

An equal Opportunity Employer

ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

* EFM/MOH/NOR: Position Grade: FP- AA, to be confirmed by Washington
Position Grade: FP-BB, to be confirmed by Washington

* Ordinary Resident: Position Grade FSN-4, LEI 28,657 gross per year
Position Grade FSN-3, LEI 24,723 gross per year

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL, GRADE FSN-4:

Note: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each of the criteria.

• A minimum of 10 years combined education is required, plus an apprenticeship or equivalent experience recognized as producing journeyman plumber tradesman, required;
• 4-years experience as a journeyman plumber is required;
• Level 1 English required. Fluent Romanian is required;
• Must have knowledge of plumbing materials, tools, and methods common to the plumbing trade.
• Must have knowledge of local building codes, regulations and safety practices.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR TRAINING LEVEL, GRADE FSN-3:

If there are no qualified candidates at the stated grade level, the candidate may be hired at a lower grade level.
For trainee grade FSN-3, two years of progressively responsible experience as a journeyman plumber is required.

If there are no qualified candidates at the stated grade level, the candidate will be hired at a lower grade level.

SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.
If there are no qualified candidates at the stated grade level, the candidate may be hired at a lower grade level.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following:
Application for Federal Employment (SF-171). The form can be downloaded from the Embassy's site (http://bucharest.usembassy.gov/Embassy/employment.html). Hard copies of the form can be found at the Embassy Gate, at the address: 7-9, Tudor Arghezi Str., Bucharest, Sector 2. Please fill out the form with dark ink and submit it by fax at the no: (021) 200-3593 or in person at the Embassy gate.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy Bucharest
Human Resources Office
Phone no: (021) 200-3567
Fax no: (021) 200-3593

*DEFINITIONS

• EFM: US Citizen Spouse or US citizen child as referred to in 6 FAM 111.3, paragraph R, (1) who is at least age 18, and who, in either case, is on travel orders of a US citizen Foreign or Civil service employee or military service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad and under Chief of Mission Authority.
• Member of Household (MOH): Foreign born spouses, dependent children, unmarried partners of the same and opposite sex, parents, other relatives or adult children who fall outside the Department's current legal and statutory definition of EFM.
• Ordinary Resident (OR): A Romanian citizen 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 permit for employment in Romania.
• Not-Ordinary Resident (NOR): A non-Romanian citizen (U.S. citizen or foreign national) who, although legally resident in Romania, is not permanently resident. US citizen EFMs and Members of Household of FS, GS, and Military Personnel officially assigned to post are generally the only individuals who are NOT ordinary residents and are eligible to work under host country law.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: August 14, 2008

An equal Opportunity Employer

ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

• Performs screening procedures for all visitors entering USG facilities and buildings with the use of walk-thru and/or hand held metal detectors. Guards must ensure that access is not authorized until visitors are screened and the receiving office verifies visitors. Guard must know how to use the X-ray equipment provided to screen all handbags, briefcases, shoulder bags, packages and any other items with or on the visitor to prevent unauthorized contraband or property into a USG facility.
• Must react quickly, appropriately and with decisiveness to unusual or threatening situations. Must be able to effectively communicate with visitors to determine their reason for wanting to enter the U.S. Government facility and must be have the ability to pass on situation reports in both English or Romanian as required.
• Guards must be able to maintain their composure while working under constant pressure. Must be able to maintain an alert presence and report any suspicious activity that could be construed as surveillance to Supervisors for investigation. Guard must note any suspicious or questionable activity and report it promptly to the RSO and the Marine Security Guard. Guards are responsible for access control of vehicles entering or leaving a compound. They must conduct thorough vehicle inspections (with undercarriage mirrors and other devices as appropriate) of all vehicles entering a USG compound. Guards will conduct foot patrols twice every hour prior to and after normal business hours.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criteria.

• Completion of high school and one year experience in a security, military, police or gendarmerie related field are required;
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English and fluent Romanian are required;
• Good knowledge of security practices, basic self-defense and crime prevention techniques are required;
• Ability to deal tactfully yet firmly with all Embassy employees and visitors is required;
• Evidence that applicant can perform duties as a Security Guard such as certification issued by the Romanian Authorities is required.
• Good knowledge of martial arts and self-defense techniques.

SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.
If there are no qualified candidates at the stated grade level, the candidate may be hired at a lower grade level.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:
A. Application for Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or
B. A current résumé.
C. 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
Point of Contact: 021-200-3583
Fax: 021-200-3593

*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 of the following criteria
• 2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18, and who, in either case, is on travel orders of a US citizen Foreign or Civil service employee or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.and under Chief of Mission Authority.
• 3. Member of Household (MOH): 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 permit for employment in Romania.
• 5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS,GS, and uniformed 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: Open

The US Mission in Romania provides equal opportunity and fair 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.

ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED