Job Field Administration / Secretarial, Aviation / Airline
Duties
Basic Function of the Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Fraud Prevention Manager, the
Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the
Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). The job holder 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 & Experience:
Completion of High School is required.
Job Knowledge:
General understanding of U.S. policies related to consular and visa operations.
Education Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum of three years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to input data in consular systems with minimum errors,
and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow
staff).
Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills;
communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting
official correspondence and reports.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
Ability to learn applicable U.S. and host country laws, regulations, legal precedents, and court decisions.
Good interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.