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OPEN TO:ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
| POSITION: |
A53-209, A53-220 VOUCHER EXAMINER, FSN-7, FP-7* |
OPENING DATE: OCTOBER 14, 2009
CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2009
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
| *Not−Ordinarily Resident: |
Starting Salary and Position Grade FP-7 to be confirmed by Washington.
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| Ordinarily Resident: |
$216,391.10 pesos per year (FSN-7 starting salary)
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NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST
OBTAIN THE REQUIRED WORK PERMIT AND/OR MUST HAVE THE
APPROPRIATE RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION.
*ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD MUST HAVE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN MONTHS REMAINING TO THEIR TOUR OF DUTY TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB*
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is seeking two individuals for the position of Voucher Examiner in the Financial Management Section (FMC).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The employee is responsible for processing accurately, in a timely manner and within ICASS standards, a wide range of vouchers which includes, but is not limited to the following types: travel, allowances, vendor, IVA and cashier. In addition, incumbent is responsible for reconciling accounts and for developing and maintaining various spreadsheets as needed in the reconciliation process. This position will work as a Roving Voucher Examiner capable of working in all FMC vouchering sections depending on the overall needs of the Financial Management Center. In addition, this position is responsible for the completion of any other task, special project or assignment as required by FMC.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note:
All applicants must address each selection criterion
detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.
- Completion of high school is required.
- Four years of experience in one or more aspects of financial management or a work environment that includes an aptitude for figures and/or detail-related duties is required.
- Level III (good working knowledge) English and Spanish is required. (Please see section “To Apply” for test instructions)
- Skill in using a computer to maintain financial databases as well as the use of Excel, and Microsoft Word is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally
qualified, US 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.
All
applicants must pass a rigorous security clearance
process.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest,
budget, and residency status in determining successful
candidacy.
- Current employees serving on probation are not eligible
to apply.
- Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA
appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions
within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- 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
employment, unless currently hired into a position with a
When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
- All Locally Employed Staff (LES) who have less than one
year working in a position are not eligible to apply.
- In adherence to the recent guidance from the government
of Mexico (GOM) to comply with the Mexican Nationality law,
all Mexican-American dual nationals need to be aware that
they will be recognized as Mexican nationals by the
GOM. Dual nationals are hereby advised that this may
affect their application for employment as well as their
application for security clearance. Until further
guidance is received from the Legal Office of the State
Department, EFMs will continue to be hired under the
American Pay Plan; however, should the new policy be
implemented, their appointment may change to the Local
Compensation Plan.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the
following or the application will NOT be considered:
- Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612(PDF / Word)); or
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation (e.g., copies of High School diploma, school transcripts, certificates, awards, essays) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed in page 1.
- Test score of English language exam is required from the following institutions: (Cost is the applicant’s responsibility).
- TOEIC Standard Testing Services, Alpes #120-A, Esq. Prado Norte, Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 Mexico, D.F., tel. 5540-3555/5540 3959.
- TOEFL (iBT/ITP/PBT). Information: http://www.iielatinoamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl?p=centrositp or http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bftoefl.htm
- The scores for Level III (limited) are : (TOEFL iBT 76+ or TOEFL ITP/PBT 540+ or TOEIC PBT 650+)
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Paseo de la
Reforma #305 (PB)
Col. Cuauhtemoc
06500 Mexico, D.F.
FAX:[52](55) 5080-2207
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:
-- 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 US 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 safe haven abroad;
and
-- Does not receive a USG annuity of pension based on a
career in the US Civil or Foreign 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 to 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.
3.Member of Household: A MOH
is a person who:
I) 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;
II) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee
to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and
III) 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 US 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.
The US Mission in Mexico 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. | 
