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7 days ago
The U.S. Mission in Guyana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Supervisory American Citizen Services (ACS) Assistant in the Consular Section. We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- The incumbent serves as the ACS unit’s supervisor, managing the scheduling, intake, and processing of applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notarial and other routine services.
- The incumbent supervises the day-to-day work of one full-time ACS Assistant and other consular staff when assigned to the unit for training or support.
Requirements
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local security clearance.
- All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
- Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Two (2) years of college or university study in an appropriate field such as Management/Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, Communication, or Law is required.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving the application of complex regulatory materials involving consular matters and contact with the public is required.
- English – Fluent; speaking, reading & writing.
- Must have thorough knowledge of Federal Benefits, nationality, citizenship/passport, and Special Citizen Services laws, regulations, precedents, and procedures is required.
- Must have strong knowledge of local laws and practice governing international travel, marriage, divorce, death, child custody, adoptions, citizenship and permanent residence, and process of criminal proceedings.
- Must have the ability to effectively evaluate day-to-day unit operations, and to proactively develop and implement solutions for identified issues.
- Must have the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deal effectively and humanely with people in crisis.
- Must use sound judgment in determining how to handle complex cases, and the ability to succinctly and clearly explain complex issues to others.
- Must have the ability to solve novel problems and find resourceful solutions for U.S. citizens’ problems.
Salary
GYD $6,077,692 /Per Year
How to Apply
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here. Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application. You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position. For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office. We invite qualified applicants to apply. Required Documents: Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. All Applicants: Residency Permit (if applicable), Work Permit (if applicable), College/University Certificate or Transcript. In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit: Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent), Passport copy, DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable), SF-50 (if applicable).
REF Code: GEORGETOWN 2026/002 | Job Code: LE – 1430 9