We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
The work schedule for this position is:
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
The primary purpose of the Administrative Clerk Rover position is to provide on demand assistance with office programing, special projects, technical and/or management support functions to various requesting offices in the sensitive but unclassified (SBU) setting - including the Front Office, Political, Economic, Public Affairs, Consular, Management, Regional Security Office, Human Resources, Homeland Security, OPDAT, DEA, among other interagency office. Requests may be planned or on short notice for surge staffing or to cover significant staffing gaps in lieu of a direct-hire or WAE.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (EFM) in order to apply.
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in office management/administrative work is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of office management and core administrative processes. Comfortable with computer use including email and the internet. Working knowledge of basic software packages (MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and required formats to recognize and correct such errors in correspondence, reports, and memos.
*This may be tested*
EDUCATION: Completion of High School Diploma or GED is required.
LANGUAGE: Level 3 - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing. “This may be tested.”
Additional skill test may be required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/High Risk security clearance is required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
The U.S. Mission is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We foster a culture of inclusion where people feel welcome, heard, and confident in their contributions. We strive to provide growth opportunities for everyone, and we empower all employees to be authentically themselves in the workplace.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Dubai / UAE may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a medical and Top Secret security clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. https://ae.usembassy.gov/jobs/
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview, will be contacted via email.
For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Dubai/UAE.
