Human Resources Assistant

at  US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - LE-8 is FP-07. Actual FP 06 salary determined by Washington D.C.

Only one Open-to category should remain:

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of 120-day probationary period.
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (three weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum three years of experience in human resources or administrative field is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures. Knowledge of job evaluation, concepts and principles.
Education Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Completion of two years of general college studies is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge in Reading, Writing, and Speaking English is required. This may be tested.
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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Incumbent is responsible for specific personnel functions performed at post. Major responsibility is position classification advisory role of all locally recruited positions. Other duties include awards program and other Locally Employed Staff programs. Maintains personnel records and files and prepares periodic and non-recurring reports. Reviews Position Description (PD) and Job Description Help Sheet (JDHS) documents for classification or re-classification to ensure completeness and submits the complete package in accordance with Regional Classification Center (RCC)’s procedures to initiate the formal position classification request. Coordinates post’s awards programs including promoting the program to encourage full use of its benefits, reviewing nominations to ensure compliance, documenting awards committee meeting, printing of certificates, and preparing and organizing for the actual ceremony. Responsible for administration and execution of the emergency and short-term hiring under Personal Service Agreement (PSA)-Limited employment mechanism. Works with the hiring officials on their short-term employment needs, and coordinates all further steps in processing of PSA-Limited, including funding confirmation, announcement, selection, pre-employment and hire. Makes sure that PSA-limited is executed properly in full compliance with all processing steps. Provides guidance to the Consulates and assists other HR teams in execution of this type of employment.