U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, India

1 Page 1 of 5 Consulate general , mumbai , India vacancy announcement Number: 15/2016 OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources The Open To category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The Open To category should not be confused with a hiring preference which is explained later in this vacancy announcement . POSITION: Visa Assistant (2 positions) OPENING DATE: May 25, 2016 CLOSING DATE: June 8, 2016 WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 595,747 Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7* $ 41,206 *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

2 ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The Mission in mumbai is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Visa Assistant. NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The incumbent assists in the Immigrant Visa (IV) unit, consisting of a Senior Visa Specialist, two Senior Visa Assistants, and sixteen Immigrant Visa Assistants responsible for processing immigrant, fianc (e), and K visa applications annually.

3 The unit also handles a number of returning resident applications and boarding foils, performs a full range of duties in the IV unit including checking documents submitted by immigrant visa applicants, organizing and tracking visa requests according to a complicated set of laws and procedures so that a Consular Officer can make a decision, and ensuring that the legal requirements of the application have been met. Incumbent attends to applicant inquiries, accurately prints immigrant visas and creates visa packets, files immigrant visa cases received from the National Visa Center (NVC), drafts memos for transferring or returning petitions to different posts or NVC, and interprets for Consular Officers as required.

4 Page 2 of 5 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 1. EDUCATION: A Bachelor s degree in Arts (Humanities), Business (Commerce) or Science / Technology is required. 2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in consular work or relevant work experience involving customer service or office clerical work involving contact with public is required.

5 3. LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking, Reading and Writing of English is required. (This will be tested.) Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking and Reading of Gujarati and Hindi is required. (This will be tested.) (When applying for the position, please indicate your level of proficiency with the language.) 4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must have typing/keyboard proficiency. Must have the ability to work under pressure, good judgment in evaluating evidence and in applying highly complex regulatory material, staying abreast of constantly changing laws and regulations, including introduction of new technologies.

6 5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent must have knowledge of pertinent Indian laws, customs, religions and other local factors that may affect visa eligibility. Must also have knowledge of general principles of filing and office procedures. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office +91 22 2672-4354/4098. HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.

7 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 Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP** * IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

8 If claiming conditional eligibility for Veterans preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement , the Veterans preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR s decision on eligibility for Veterans preference after reviewing all required documentation is final. ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

9 Page 3 of 5 ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status. 2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply. 3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

10 4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: Public Trust Security Clearance HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See For Further Information above); 2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above ( transcripts, degrees, etc.)