78
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: Open to All Interested Candidates: Applicants must address each required qualification listed in the vacancy announcement with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. Vacancy Announcement No. / Position Title Bangkok FSN#2018/1 (T)/ Thermography Technician FSN#2018/1/ Thermography Technician FSN#2018/12/Medical Research Scientist FSN#2018/12(T)/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee FSN#2018/24/Carpenter Foreman FSN#2018/25/Painter FSN#2018/26/Financial Clerk FSN#2018/28/Voucher Examiner FSN#2018/28 (T)/Voucher Examiner Udonthani FSN#2018/22/Antenna Technician FSN#2018/22(T)/Antenna Technician, Trainee Chiang Mai FSN#2018/29/Computer Management Assistant (LAN)

Open to All Interested Candidates: Vacancy …€¦ · Open to All Interested Candidates: Applicants must address each required qualification listed in the vacancy announcement with

  • Upload
    lytruc

  • View
    213

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Open to All Interested Candidates:

Applicants must address each required qualification listed in the vacancy announcement with

specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Vacancy Announcement No. / Position Title

Bangkok

FSN#2018/1 (T)/ Thermography Technician

FSN#2018/1/ Thermography Technician

FSN#2018/12/Medical Research Scientist

FSN#2018/12(T)/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist

FSN#2018/14/Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

FSN#2018/24/Carpenter Foreman

FSN#2018/25/Painter

FSN#2018/26/Financial Clerk

FSN#2018/28/Voucher Examiner

FSN#2018/28 (T)/Voucher Examiner

Udonthani

FSN#2018/22/Antenna Technician

FSN#2018/22(T)/Antenna Technician, Trainee

Chiang Mai FSN#2018/29/Computer Management Assistant (LAN)

U.S. Mission Thailand

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/126(T)

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: Engineering Technician (BAS), Trainee

OPENING DATE: September 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8 THB 628,040 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-6*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Engineering

Technician (BAS).

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 Building Automation Engineer (BAE) will work directly for the Operation Engineer and will be

responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building automated systems which is a computer and

micro–processor controlled building automated system management systems, such as; elevator, air

conditioning, fire suppression, potable water, fresh air make-up, fire alarms, and similar systems located

throughout the U.S Embassy buildings and compound. The BAE will oversee outsource contractor to

perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions for the following types of systems, air conditioning and

ventilation, electrical generators, switchgear and switchboard equipment, Elevator, Uninterrupted Power

System, fuel distribution systems, potable water and fire suppression system located throughout the U.S

Embassy buildings. The incumbent receives supervision from Operation Engineer.

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: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation and

maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: College or university studies – At least two years of full-time, post-secondary study at college

or university is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation and

maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/writing/reading both Thai and English (A copy

of valid TOEIC score of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested)

Ability to operate automatic building control system and its software as used in GOV facilities, e.g. JCI-

Metasys

Basic truck and common vehicle driving skill (Thai driver license is required to submit with the application)

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested)

A thorough knowledge of programming operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and

microprocessor controls.

Advanced knowledge in electrical and mechanical system, including construction practice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/126

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: Engineering Technician (BAS)

OPENING DATE: September 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 699,655 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5(Step 1 thru 4)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Engineering

Technician (BAS).

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 Building Automation Engineer (BAE) will work directly for the Operation Engineer and will be

responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building automated systems which is a computer and

micro–processor controlled building automated system management systems, such as; elevator, air

conditioning, fire suppression, potable water, fresh air make-up, fire alarms, and similar systems located

throughout the U.S Embassy buildings and compound. The BAE will oversee outsource contractor to

perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions for the following types of systems, air conditioning and

ventilation, electrical generators, switchgear and switchboard equipment, Elevator, Uninterrupted Power

System, fuel distribution systems, potable water and fire suppression system located throughout the U.S

Embassy buildings. The incumbent receives supervision from Operation Engineer.

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: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or

electrical field for building operation. The job holder must also have three years' experience in operation and

maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: College or university studies – At least two years of full-time, post-secondary study at college or

university is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years’ experience in HVAC engineering or in other mechanical or electrical

field for building operation. The job holder must also have two years' experience in operation and maintenance

of building computer and microprocessor control system. (This will be tested)

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/writing/reading both Thai and English (A copy of

valid TOEIC score of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested)

Ability to operate automatic building control system and its software as used in GOV facilities, e.g. JCI-

Metasys

Basic truck and common vehicle driving skill (Thai driver license is required to submit with the application)

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested)

A thorough knowledge of programming operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and

microprocessor controls.

Advanced knowledge in electrical and mechanical system, including construction practice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g. transcripts,

degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2017/134

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: Carpenter Foreman

OPENING DATE: October 6, 2017

CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Carpenter

Foreman.

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

Working as the supervisor of Post’s carpentry and building construction trade, consisting of five multi-

skilled carpenters. Perform wood construction, renovation, installation, preventive maintenance, and

repair on extensive range of small and large wood structure and wood accessories for various Government

held properties.

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: Completion of at least two years post-secondary study at college of university (high vocational

school or equivalent). Must possess some vocational training in carpentry (at least 3 year) is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least three years direct experience in maintenance, repair and construction of carpentry, plus

a minimum of six months supervisory experience in the same trade are required.

The acceptable experience substitution equivalent:

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high school (M.6). Must possess some vocational training in carpentry (at least 3

year) is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least five years direct experience in maintenance, repair and construction

of carpentry, plus a minimum of six months supervisory experience in the same trade are required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai are required. You are

required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Regional Human Resources Office, or

submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 400. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to operate various hand tools, power equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to drive and a local driver’s license is required.

Skill in manual and mechanical lifting; driving; security and safety equipment, ability to

understand continuing technological updates within a reasonable time.

Ability to operate computer.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder has to know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures, customs

and attitudes in each different region.

The jobholder has to possess a lot of skillful knowledge in carpentry and must be enthusiastic to

learn new technology.

The jobholder has to understand the aspects of different jobs and has to learn how to fulfil and

complete various job requirements in accordance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/1(T)

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: Thermography Technician, Trainee

OPENING DATE: January 12, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Thermography

Technician.

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 performs full electrical system inspection and analysis using infrared technology. S/He performs

infrared inspection for various governments held properties, building systems, and other US Government (USG)

leased properties as assigned. S/He performs immediately repairs for all cases that need emergency actions.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/1 will be considered for FSN# 2018/1(T). Therefore, applicants need only apply

for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high vocational in electrical or equivalent is required. Must possess three years

of some vocational training in electrical installation, mechanical installation, maintenance and repair or

preventive maintenance.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years direct experience in maintenance, repair and installation of electrical

system is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai are required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 600 is required with your application

before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested.)

Ability to drive and possess a local driver’s license is required. (A copy of Thai driver’s license is required with

application).

Ability to use the infrared technology equipment is required.

Ability to operate various hand tools, power and electronic equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to use a computer is required.

Skills in manual and mechanical lifting, security and safety equipment are required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested.)

Must know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures, customs and attitudes in each different

region.

Must possess a lot of skillful knowledge in electricity and must be enthusiastic to learn new technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

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 U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse,

or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member

permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/1

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: Thermography Technician

OPENING DATE: January 12, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 THB 514,115 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Thermography

Technician.

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 performs full electrical system inspection and analysis using infrared technology. S/He performs

infrared inspection for various governments held properties, building systems, and other US Government (USG)

leased properties as assigned. S/He performs immediately repairs for all cases that need emergency actions.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/1 will be considered for FSN# 2018/1(T). Therefore, applicants need only apply

for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high vocational in electrical or equivalent is required. Must possess three years

of some vocational training in electrical installation, mechanical installation, maintenance and repair or

preventive maintenance.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years direct experience in maintenance, repair and installation of electrical

system is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai are required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 600 is required with your application

before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested.)

Ability to drive and possess a local driver’s license is required. (A copy of Thai driver’s license is required with

application).

Ability to use the infrared technology equipment is required.

Ability to operate various hand tools, power and electronic equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to use a computer is required.

Skills in manual and mechanical lifting, security and safety equipment are required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: (This will be tested.)

Must know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures, customs and attitudes in each different

region.

Must possess a lot of skillful knowledge in electricity and must be enthusiastic to learn new technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

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 U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member

permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/12

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: Medical Research Scientist

OPENING DATE: February 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-10 THB 924,881 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5 (step 5 through 14)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Rajvithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Scientist.

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 serves as a medical research scientist responsible for the direct supervision and

implementation of all activities associated with the Molecular Laboratory Sciences (MLS) section of the

Enteric Diseases Department. Routine MLS bench duties include, but are not limited to, performing

molecular identification and characterization of enteric bacterial pathogens using 1) DNA probes, 2)

conventional and 3) real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR; RT-PCR), 4) bacterial molecular typing

techniques, 5) genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial assessments, and 6) inter- and intra-departmental

assistance for comparable projects, in support of the AFRIMS mission. Routine administrative duties

include, but are not limited to, 1) supervision, performance evaluation, and mentorship of 4-5 laboratory

technicians, 2) review and enforcement of completeness and correctness of MLS results, 3) modify or

develop novel research approaches that enhance MLS performances, 4) draft, edit, and submit research

publications and communications derived from MLS data analyses, 5) solicit extramural funding

opportunities, 6) manage and balance MLS section funding, and 7) establish and coordinate collaborative

research projects with AFRIMS and external scientists.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/12 will be considered for FSN# 2018/12(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology,

or Molecular Biology is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years progressive experience gained from working in medical,

clinical, and/or microbiology labs, or related molecular microbiology fields. An additional one year of

supervisory experience is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Thai and English languages is required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your

application before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Operation, quality control, and maintenance of scientific laboratory

equipment. Routine computer skills required for data input, retrieval, and analyses as well as specialized

skills in operating and using molecular biological software required to fulfill research objectives. Ability to

manage/coordinate/evaluate/mentor subordinates effectively and assertively. Must possess initiative,

ingenuity, and resourcefulness to develop and formulate original research ideas.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Broad knowledge base of the following fields: medical microbiology,

antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens, immunology, medical epidemiology, and statistical analyses.

Familiar with general and specialized laboratory equipment, as well as routine (word

processing/spreadsheets) and specialized (gene analysis) software packages. Familiar with past and current

literature in microbiology, molecular microbiology, and related fields.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/12(T)

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: Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

OPENING DATE: February 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-9 THB 699,655 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-5 (step 1 through 5)*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Rajvithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Scientist.

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 serves as a medical research scientist responsible for the direct supervision and

implementation of all activities associated with the Molecular Laboratory Sciences (MLS) section of the

Enteric Diseases Department. Routine MLS bench duties include, but are not limited to, performing

molecular identification and characterization of enteric bacterial pathogens using 1) DNA probes, 2)

conventional and 3) real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR; RT-PCR), 4) bacterial molecular typing

techniques, 5) genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial assessments, and 6) inter- and intra-departmental

assistance for comparable projects, in support of the AFRIMS mission. Routine administrative duties

include, but are not limited to, 1) supervision, performance evaluation, and mentorship of 4-5 laboratory

technicians, 2) review and enforcement of completeness and correctness of MLS results, 3) modify or

develop novel research approaches that enhance MLS performances, 4) draft, edit, and submit research

publications and communications derived from MLS data analyses, 5) solicit extramural funding

opportunities, 6) manage and balance MLS section funding, and 7) establish and coordinate collaborative

research projects with AFRIMS and external scientists.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/12 will be considered for FSN# 2018/12(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology,

or Molecular Biology is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years progressive experience gained from working in medical,

clinical, and/or microbiology labs, or related molecular microbiology fields.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Thai and English languages is required.

A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your

application before the deadline.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/14

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: Medical Research Scientist

OPENING DATE: January 26, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-12 THB 1,816,693 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-3* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission on Rajvaithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Medical Research Scientist.

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

Serve as Chief of Field Operations under the Clinical Trials Section of the Department of Immunology and

Medicine. Conducts basic and applied research in support of the Department of Immunology and Medicine

mission. Develops and coordinates activities with Thai scientific, public health and medical communities to

support department research mission. Serves as consultant to the Chief, Department of Immunology and

Medicine on matters relating to the proper enrollment and recruitment of potential Thai study participants.

Manages daily operations of the Field Studies Laboratory Section. Travels, as necessary, to support the

development and execution of on going and new departmental research protocols. Maintains proficiency in

all aspects of Good Laboratory and Clinical Practice. Maintains proficiency in written and spoken English.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/14 will be considered for FSN# 2018/14(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: MD degree and Thai medical certification or credentials in a medical specialty are

required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of six years’ clinical, field or Laboratory experience in tropical medicine

research or epidemiology is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score (listening and reading) of at least 855 is required with your application before the deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skills of statistical analysis and interpretation of biomedical research data

and ability to prepare of scientific documents and manuscripts are required.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of basic and applied research methodology, epidemiology,

parasitological and infectious diseases.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/14(T)

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: Medical Research Scientist, Trainee

OPENING DATE: January 26, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 22, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-11 THB 1,288,038 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-4* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission on Rajvaithi Road, Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of

Medical Research Scientist.

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

Serve as Chief of Field Operations under the Clinical Trials Section of the Department of Immunology and

Medicine. Conducts basic and applied research in support of the Department of Immunology and Medicine

mission. Develops and coordinates activities with Thai scientific, public health and medical communities to

support department research mission. Serves as consultant to the Chief, Department of Immunology and

Medicine on matters relating to the proper enrollment and recruitment of potential Thai study participants.

Manages daily operations of the Field Studies Laboratory Section. Travels, as necessary, to support the

development and execution of on going and new departmental research protocols. Maintains proficiency in

all aspects of Good Laboratory and Clinical Practice. Maintains proficiency in written and spoken English.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/14 will be considered for FSN# 2018/14(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: MD degree and Thai medical certification or credentials in a medical specialty are

required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years’ clinical, field or Laboratory experience in tropical

medicine research or epidemiology is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score (listening and reading) of at least 855 is required with your application before the deadline.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/22

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: Antenna Technician (2 positions)

OPENING DATE: February 23, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 8, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 THB 514,115 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Udonthani is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Antenna

Technician.

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 performs preventative and corrective maintenance on 25 curtain antennas, towers, ground

works switching equipment, delay lines, and balanced transmission lines. The incumbent climbs towers and

works on suspended rigs to accomplish maintenance activities on curtain antennas and screens. Must be

familiar with safety practices for working at heights up to 500 feet. Also required to troubleshoot and repair

electronics equipment to the component level.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/22 will be considered for FSN# 2018/22(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of Vocational College or Commercial School is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least three years of experience as an antenna rigger, transmitter repair technician

or electrical power line installation or maintenance.

3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) in English and Level III (Good working knowledge) In

Thai are required. You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the

Regional Human Resources Office, or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading

Section) of at least 400. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have detailed knowledge of rigging and rigging tools.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Ability to use tools involved in the rigging trade. Must be able to climb

antenna towers up to 500 feet in height to perform the required maintenance (This will be tested). Must

have a driving license and ability to drive a truck.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/22(T)

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: Antenna Technician, Trainee (2 positions)

OPENING DATE: February 23, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 8, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Udonthani is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Antenna

Technician.

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 performs preventative and corrective maintenance on 25 curtain antennas, towers, ground

works switching equipment, delay lines, and balanced transmission lines. The incumbent climbs towers and

works on suspended rigs to accomplish maintenance activities on curtain antennas and screens. Must be

familiar with safety practices for working at heights up to 500 feet. Also required to troubleshoot and repair

electronics equipment to the component level.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/22 will be considered for FSN# 2018/22(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of Vocational College or Commercial School is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least two years of experience as an antenna rigger, transmitter repair technician or

electrical power line installation or maintenance.

3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) in English and Level III (Good working knowledge) In

Thai are required. You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the

Regional Human Resources Office, or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section)

of at least 400. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have detailed knowledge of rigging and rigging tools.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Ability to use tools involved in the rigging trade. Must be able to climb antenna

towers up to 500 feet in height to perform the required maintenance (This will be tested). Must have a

driving license and ability to drive a truck.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Bangkok Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/24

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: Carpenter Foreman

OPENING DATE: February 23, 2018

CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Carpenter

Foreman.

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

Working as the supervisor of Post’s carpentry and building construction trade, consisting of five multi-

skilled carpenters. Perform wood construction, renovation, installation, preventive maintenance, and

repair on extensive range of small and large wood structure and wood accessories for various Government

held properties.

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: Completion of at least two years post-secondary study at college of university (high

vocational school or equivalent). Must possess some vocational training in carpentry (at least 3 year) is

required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least three years direct experience in maintenance, repair and construction of

carpentry, plus a minimum of six months supervisory experience in the same trade are required.

OR

1. EDUCATION: Completion of high school (M.6). Must possess some vocational training in carpentry

(at least 3 year) is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: At least five years direct experience in maintenance, repair and construction

of carpentry, plus a minimum of six months supervisory experience in the same trade are required.

1. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai are

required. You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Regional

Human Resources Office, or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at

least 400. (This will be tested.)

2. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested)

Ability to operate various hand tools, power equipment, and instruments is required.

Ability to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work is required.

Ability to drive and a local driver’s license is required.

Skill in manual and mechanical lifting; driving; security and safety equipment, ability to

understand continuing technological updates within a reasonable time.

Ability to operate computer.

3. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder has to know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures, customs and

attitudes in each different region.

The jobholder has to possess a lot of skillful knowledge in carpentry and must be enthusiastic to

learn new technology.

The jobholder has to understand the aspects of different jobs and has to learn how to fulfil and

complete various job requirements in accordance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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);

1. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/25

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: Painter

OPENING DATE: February 23, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 8, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-5 THB 347,149 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-9* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Painter.

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 performs full journeyman level in painting, finishing and refurbishing all exposed surface of buildings,

structures and furniture as well as perform duties involving construction and repair work of concrete and masonry

structures, concrete surfaces and pavements.

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: Completion of vocational school or high school is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years direct experience in the required maintenance trade or building

construction specifically in

3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited knowledge) speaking/reading/writing English and Thai is required. You are

required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Regional Human Resources Office,

or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 400.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This will be tested.)

Must be able to operate various hand tools, power equipment, and instruments, i.e. Laser tool.

Must be able to produce journeyman-level quality and quantity of work.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder has to know some local sources of materials and products, local cultures and customs suited

with construction work.

The jobholder has to understand the aspects of different jobs and has to learn how to fulfil and complete

various job requirements in accordance with standard procedures and safety rules.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

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 U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,

when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse,

or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the

American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/26

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: Financial Clerk

OPENING DATE: March 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Financial

Clerk.

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 job holder position is under the general direction of the Executive Program Director, International Law

Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Bangkok, Thailand. This position will be directly supervised by the Chief

of Finance (CoF [FSN]). The purpose of the position is to administer financial transactions for ILEA

Bangkok in coordination with the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA),

Financial Division to request initial advance funds, prepare Final Accounting Reports and other applicable

and necessary related documents in accordance with the U.S. - Thai Letter of Agreement (LOA) on the

ILEA Bangkok Project. The ILEA training programs are designed to meet the needs of international law

enforcement officers and other related law enforcement support functions.

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 Finance, Business or Accounting is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years of experience in finance and/or accounting field is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good working knowledge) speaking/reading/writing English is required.

Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing Thai is required. A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and

Reading Section) of at least 600 is required with your application before the deadline. (This will be tested.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/28

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: Voucher Examiner

OPENING DATE: March 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 THB 514,115 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Voucher

Examiner.

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

Incumbent is one of 11 voucher examiners in Financial Management Center’s Vouchering Branch. The

incumbent audits, examines, and processes (or returns for clarification or additional documentation) all

payment and reimbursement vouchers for all types of vouchers for 64 serviced agencies. Incumbent

usually works independently. However, he/she receives supervision, guidance and/or work assignments

from the Supervisory Voucher Examiner and/or Financial Management Specialist depending on the needs

of the unit.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/28 will be considered for FSN# 2018/28(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of College study in accounting, business administration, and/or finance

related subject is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: Two years progressively more responsible work experience in finance,

accounting, bookkeeping or related financial field is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is

required. A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 600 is required with

your application before the deadline. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (Excel, Power Point, and Word), internet

and website navigation skills, and automated financial and/accounting applications.

Ability to analyze data, accounting and payment records and reports and obtain necessary information

to correct problems.

Customer Service Oriented.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the general payment functions, accounting structure and prudent

business practice in payment, billings and account receivables.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g. transcripts,

degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a

determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the

employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of

a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand

Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/28 (T)

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: Voucher Examiner, Trainee

OPENING DATE: March 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 THB 388,458 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-8*

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Bangkok is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Voucher

Examiner.

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

Incumbent is one of 11 voucher examiners in Financial Management Center’s Vouchering Branch. The

incumbent audits, examines, and processes (or returns for clarification or additional documentation) all

payment and reimbursement vouchers for all types of vouchers for 64 serviced agencies. Incumbent

usually works independently. However, he/she receives supervision, guidance and/or work assignments

from the Supervisory Voucher Examiner and/or Financial Management Specialist depending on the needs

of the unit.

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.

“Applicants applying for FSN# 2018/28 will be considered for FSN# 2018/28(T). Therefore, applicants

need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.”

1. EDUCATION: Completion of College study in accounting, business administration, and/or finance

related subject is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: One year progressively more responsible work experience in finance,

accounting, bookkeeping or related financial field is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is

required. A copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 600 is required with

your application before the deadline. (This will be tested.)

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (Excel, Power Point, and Word), internet

and website navigation skills, and automated financial and/accounting applications.

Ability to analyze data, accounting and payment records and reports and obtain necessary information

to correct problems.

Customer Service Oriented.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the general payment functions, accounting structure and prudent

business practice in payment, billings and account receivables.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and

responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected]

or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional

eligibility for U.S. 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 U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.

Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required

documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical

clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on

their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g.

transcripts, degrees, TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may

result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic

partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee,

spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-

support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire

Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or

stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the

sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual

who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e.,

sponsor is a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or

uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an

office of the American Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service

Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as

part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of

being adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-

law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister,

half-brother, or half-sister who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family

Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan; or Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and Is not a citizen of the host country; and Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally

resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

U.S. Mission Thailand Vacancy Announcement Number: FSN#2018/29

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: Computer Management Assistant (LAN)

OPENING DATE: March 2, 2018

CLOSING DATE: March 15, 2018

WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8 THB 628,040 p.a.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-6* *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Chiang Mai is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Computer

Management Assistant (LAN).

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 serves as Post’s unclassified LAN administrator. S/He is responsible for the day to day operation,

maintenance and technical support of all unclassified computer hardware, software, and network equipment. S/He

provides technical support to Consular Section staff on use of Consular Affairs-specific computer systems (software,

hardware, databases, peripherals, etc.) S/He acts as Locally Employed Staff coordinator for unclassified and consular

section special projects, including liaison with outside contacts and other Consulate sections as necessary. S/He

provides user support and necessary training and technical support to Post Private Branch Exchange (PABX) systems,

including installation of updates and troubleshooting problems.

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 Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or

Information Management is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of experience in a complex PC, Local Area Network (LAN), and

Wide Area Network (WAN) environment.

3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking, Reading, and Writing English and Thai is required. A copy of valid

TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855 is required with your application before the

deadline.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to maintain all LAN components including hardware, cables, disk operating software,

applications and utilities software, various interface cards, hard disk, and user PC's.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Familiarity with systems analysis and basics of LAN/WANs.

Working knowledge of Microsoft server-based products, Windows 10, and Exchange operating systems.

Advance knowledge of the Microsoft Office application suite.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities

may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or call 02-205-4463.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S.

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 U.S. Veterans’

preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’

preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following: local security certification and medical clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least nine months remaining on their

sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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 (e.g. transcripts, degrees,

TOEIC, sponsor’s order, visa and residency permits etc.) Failure to do so may result in a determination that the

applicant is not qualified.

WHERE TO APPLY:

Regional Human Resources Office: Talent Recruitment and Staffing Unit

E-mail Address: [email protected]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 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.

Appendix (DEFINITIONS)

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the

following criteria:

U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or

Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support; or

Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse,

or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of

assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of

mission authority; or

Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or

Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets

all of the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign

Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as

appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

Is under chief of mission authority; and

Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the

American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign

Service or Civil Service.

Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is a

direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service

member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American

Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form OF-126 Foreign Service Residence

and Dependency Report of the sponsoring employee; and

Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of Mission (COM) as part of his or

her household and approved by the COM; and

Is a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign born child in the process of being

adopted, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in- law, brother-in-

law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister

who falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may

or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member

permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or

Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and

Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and

Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

Is not a citizen of the host country; and

Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

A citizen of the host country; or

A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and

has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.