Public Engagement Assistant Job at US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

US Embassy and Consulates in Canada Calgary, AB

Hiring Path:
  • Internal to an agency (searchable on USAJOBS)
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - LE-09 is equivalent to FP-05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Open to 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:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Current Employees of the Mission - All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs), Eligible Family Members (EFMs), or Declared Members of Household (MOHs) - All Agencies
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 (2 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

The Public Engagement/Resource Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Economic /Political/Public Diplomacy (Econ/Pol/PD) Officer or Consul General (CG) designee in coordination with the Country Public Affairs Officer (CPAO) at Embassy Ottawa. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Is the leading Locally Employed Staff strategist/advisor responsible for the Consulate’s Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement with Emerging Voices (EV) and Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) audiences throughout the Consulate’s district (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territories). Designs and recommends PD strategies and programs to connect with EV/EOL audiences to build and sustain productive dialogue, dispel inaccurate perceptions, and to promote understanding of and support for U.S. policy. Assists with the management and implementation of grant programs aimed at EV/EOL audience segments. Shapes the Consulate's education outreach, academic advising, and exchange and alumni programs, focusing on hard-to-reach or minority groups important to Mission goals. Manages and markets professional exchanges. Serves as key administrative, budget, and financial advisor for the section, and coordinates use of PD resources with Embassy Ottawa PD Section. Assists in the planning, budgeting, organization, and logistical organization of PD-related representational events, speaker programs, conferences, and other public diplomacy activities.


Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

This position requires at least four years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, multinational, academic or governmental work environment, with budget, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, program/project management, or grants management as a significant part of the job.

Education Requirements:

University degree in political science, international relations, communications, education, business administration, financial management, or local equivalent is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Mandatory: Fluent in speaking/reading/writing English is required.


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

Benefits:
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.

Other Information:

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 **


  • 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.


How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Low Risk/Non-Sensitive clearance.


To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

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.


All Applicants:


  • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Degree (not transcript)
  • Degree with transcript

  • Resume/CV


Eligible Family Member Applicants:


  • Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • Passport copy
  • 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 Calgary.




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