The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Consular Investigations Assistant in the Consular Section of the Embassy.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Consular Investigations Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Incumbent performs detailed and complex investigations related to the full range of non\u00adimmigrant, Qualifications Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.<\/p>\n Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is EDUCATION:<\/strong> A minimum of two years of full\u00adtime, post\u00adsecondary study at university, secretarial college, vocational college or commercial college is required.<\/p>\n EXPERIENCE:<\/strong> A minimum of two years of investigative work, such as criminal investigations in police or military organizations or other professional law LANGUAGE:<\/strong> Level IV (fluency) in written, spoken and reading English is required. Leve lII (Good working knowledge) in Twi, Ga, Ewe or Fanti. Must be able to SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<\/strong> Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Computer Skills will be tested.<\/p>\n SELECTION PROCESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and\/or preference\u00adeligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n (1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference\u00adeligible U.S. Veteran Salary: GH\u00a238,571.00 p.a. (Starting salary)<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:<\/p>\n 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS\u00ad174), which 2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)<\/p>\n WHERE TO APPLY:<\/p>\n Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address: Human Resources Office Through the Mailroom<\/strong> NOTE: ALL U.S. AND NON\u00adGHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND\/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.<\/p>\n NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB<\/p>\n LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE\u2019S RESPONSIBILITY.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD\u00ad214, Letter from the Veteran\u2019s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Consular Investigations Assistant in the Consular Section of the Embassy. 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\nimmigrant visa and diversity visa cases as well as American Citizenship Services cases.
\n\u2022 Conducts investigations and documents verification\u2019s requested by the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, and other posts.
\n\u2022 The work requires field investigations and interviews, which includes reviewing dockets and files at civil, religious, education and other institutions and organizations.<\/p>\n
\nnot qualified.<\/p>\n
\nenforcement organization.<\/p>\n
\ncommunicate effectively with staff and members of the public in at least two of the local languages. Language proficiency will be tested.<\/p>\n
\nTherefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.<\/p>\n
\n(2) USEFM OR a preference\u00adeligible U.S. Veteran
\n(3) FS on LWOP
\nADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
\n1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
\n2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
\nCurrent 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
\n3. 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.
\n4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
\n5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor\u2019s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.<\/p>\n
\nis available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See \u201cFor Further Information\u201d above)\u037e and<\/p>\n
\nChancery American Embassy, Accra P. O. Box 194, Accra FAX Number: 0302\u00ad741389 Telephone: 0302\u00ad741000 E\u00admail<\/strong>
\nAddress: AccraHRO@state.gov Closing Date: 28 June 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nof the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria
\nfor receiving a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference may be found in HR\/OE\u2019s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP). EQUAL<\/p>\n
\nbeen denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail
\nthemselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and\/or courts for relief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"