Consular Associate

Overview : Hiring Path : Custom Announcement (not open to the public) Security Clearance Required : Secret / Confidential Clearance Appointment Type Temporary Appointment Type Details : Definite not to Exceed 5 years Marketing Statement : 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. Summary : The U.S. Mission in Mexico City is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Consular Associate in the Consular Section office. Supervisory Position : No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed : No Travel Required : Not Required Duties : Under the direct supervision of the Deputy American Citizens Services Chief, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit. The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies. Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties. Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance. Qualifications and Evaluations : Requirements Education Requirements Completion of High School is required. Evaluations You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. Qualifications Experience : Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience. Language English : Level 4 - Fluent English is required (this may be tested). Spanish : Level 2- Limited Knowledge, speaking, reading & learning. Benefits and Other Info : Benefits Agency Benefits : The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C. Other Information HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS : HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* AEFM / USEFM Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights IMPORTANT : US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 ("Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM Definitions. Additional Employment Considerations About : Announcement Number : MexicoCity Hiring Agency : Embassy Mexico City Position Title : CONSULAR ASSOCIATE - Open to USEFMs Only , ) Open Period : 08 / 04 / 2025 - 08 / 18 / 2025 Format MM / DD / YYYY Vacancy Time Zone : GMT-6 Series / Grade : FP - Salary : Not Specified Work Schedule : Full-time - The work schedule for this position is : Full Time (40 hours per week). Promotion Potential : FP-6 Duty Location(s) : 2 Vacancy in Mexico City, MX Telework Eligible : No For More Info : HR Section_ #J-18808-Ljbffr