Ordinarily Resident: FSN-6
Development Level: FSN-5 Non-ordinarily Resident: FP-8
NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and Under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required residency permit to be eligible for consideration.
The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo is seeking an individual for employment in country for the position of
Web and Media Assistant (extension of PD Web and Technical Assistant vacancy), in the Public Diplomacy Section
NOTE:
If you have
already submitted an application for the previously announced position of
PD WEB AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (25-09), you do not need
to re-apply
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent will be assisting the Web
Manager in maintaining all embassy Internet applications
including official website and social media sites
by conducting research through various sources, select,
edit, draft, prepare and upload material; keeping
abreast of current events, embassy program priorities
and policy developments to ensure that the embassy
website and social media sites reflect the U.S. policy
and Mission goals and objectives in Uruguay accurately,
professionally and completely. Incumbent will also
be required to capture and edit professional quality
photographs of official embassy events, visits and
activities. In addition to aiding the Web Manager,
incumbent will also be acting as an assistant and
backup for the Audio Visual Technician. In this capacity,
incumbent will be responsible in assisting with the
installation, maintenance and operation of various
types of audio visual equipment, such as satellite
television receivers and associated equipment, television
control room consoles, DVD recorders/players and other
radio and sound equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each
selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each criteria.
Education: Completion of secondary
school is required.
Prior Work Experience: Applicants must have at least one year work experience in web design and operation of audiovisual equipment.
Language Proficiency: Applicants
must be bilingual. English: Level
IV (fluent); Spanish: Level IV (fluent).
Knowledge (Candidates will be tested
in these areas):
Applicants must: • Have
good working knowledge of HyperText Markup Language and
be able to create a web document and maintain a website
with and without
HTML editors. • Have a basic understanding
of scripts such as Java, embedding, file sharing,
etc. • Have a good sound knowledge of new media
applications such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flicker
and others. • Be proficient
with DSLR cameras and have a basic
knowledge of other digital equipment such as camcorders,
audio amplifiers, sound mixers and etc. • Have good practical knowledge of image editing
software such as Adobe Photoshop.
A basic understanding
of Adobe Audition and Sound Forge is desirable for
this position as well.
Skills and abilities: Applicants must be creative with keen attention to detail and have sound artistic judgment. They
must be able to write short narratives and captions in both English and Spanish. Applicants must
be able to take well-framed high quality photographs under a variety of challenging
conditions. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with the general
public and their peers. They must be self-motivated and able to work flexible hours with
minimum supervision.
SELECTION PROCESS
U.S. Citizen EFMs and U.S. Veterans will be given preference in hiring over other equally qualified candidates in accordance with current U.S. law and State Department regulations.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of
interest, budget, and residency status in determining
successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period
are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA
appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
appointment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under Personal Services
Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following,
or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171, or OF-612);
or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae indicating education,
experience, language level and knowledge and skills according
to requirements.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide
a copy of their DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards,
copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position listed above.
1. U.S. Citizen EFM (AEFM):
A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment
on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment
(TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
- U.S. citizen;
- Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
- Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service
or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed
at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with
a USG agency that is under COM authority;
- Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed
service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved
safe heaven abroad, or alternate safe heaven abroad; and
- Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career
in the U.S. Civil, Foreign, or uniform services. 2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed
on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed
service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a U.S.
Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency
that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition
of AEFM above. 3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person
who 1) has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders
of a U.S. Citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform
service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S.
Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been
declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission
as part of his/her household; 3) Resides at post with the
sponsoring employee. 4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of
the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted
the main residency focus to the host country and has the required
work and/or residency permits for employment in country. 5. Not-Ordinarily-Resident (NOR): Typically
NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members
who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority,
or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
The US Mission in Uruguay 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.
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