VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 2023-024

Position Title:       Telephone Technician Supervisor

Opening Period:   September 20 – October 4, 2023

Series/Grade:        FSN-7; FP-7

Salary:                  *Ordinarily Resident (OR): CLP 18,321,223 gross salary p.a.

U.S. citizen resident candidates will also be paid in Chilean pesos.

For USEFM: Actual salary will be determined by Washington, D.C.

For more info:       Mailing Address: Santiagojobs@state.gov

Who may apply     All Interested Candidates/All sources

Security clearance required:    Non-Sensitive

Marketing statement:  We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees. 

Summary:       The U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Telephone Technician Supervisor for the Information Resources Management Office.

 The work schedule for this Position is:  Full-time: 40 hours/week.

Start date:  The successful applicants must be able to begin work within approximately 4 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certification or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory position:   Yes.

Basic function of position:  The incumbent is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair of all radios, radio repeaters and telephones systems at the US Embassy Santiago. Also responsible for maintaining a complete database of all circuits (data and telephone) at post and is the main POC for all telephone service providers. The position interacts with end users on a regular basis providing excellent customer service on all radio and telephone matters.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

 Applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1.     High school graduate or local equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years vocational diploma in a discipline related to Telecommunications, Electronics, or IT is required.

2.     At least three years of progressive experience in the installation and maintenance of telephone and/or data circuitry equipment, which includes proficiency with electronic and computerized switching devices is required.

3.      Level III (Good working knowledge) in writing/ speaking/ reading English and Spanish is required.  (This will be tested.)

4.     Must thoroughly understand electronic, electrical, and telecommunications theories; schematic drawings/ network management and technical control; troubleshoot, test, and repair procedures; safety practices; computerized electronic exchanges, and specific telephone and radio systems, operations, and management.

5.     Must be able to use and calibrate test equipment, technical tools, and installation equipment. Read, understand, and apply English technical manuals and electrical, telephone and telecommunications schematic drawings. Skillful in installation and repairs. Ability to plan, coordinate and manage a wide range of activities to meet program goals, priorities, and deadlines.

Please note that for any or all the above requirements testing might be applied.

NOTES:

1. All applicants under consideration will be required to pass a security certification.
2. All non-Chilean ordinarily resident applicants must have the required residency and/or work permit to be eligible for consideration.
3. American Citizens residing in Chile and working for the U.S. Embassy are required to file and pay U.S. federal taxes and FICA contributions in addition to Chilean taxes and social security contributions.  Please note that as an employee of the U.S. Government, you are ineligible to take the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE, Form 2555).  For detailed information, please refer to the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
4. Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees who are currently serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.  Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees who are currently on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) are not eligible to apply.
5. Current Not Ordinarily Resident (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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) Foreign Service employees on LWOP** and Civil Service employees with a reemployment rights

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, equivalent documentation or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the Armed Forces that certify the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.  The certification letter should be in the letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH) and for additional employment consideration please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va.

How to Apply:  All applicants must electronically submit information through the Embassy’s Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) site, through the link on the Embassy’s internet site at (https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/chl/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms). All applications must be submitted through ERA to be considered and must attach the documents listed below: attached:

Required:

Residence and/or Work Permit (for non-Chilean applicants)

DD-214 (if applicable)

What to Expect Next:  Only applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office (santiagojobs@state.gov).

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Santiago.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 2023-026

Position Title:        Agricultural Inspector

Opening Period:   September 27 – October 11, 2023

Series/Grade:        FSN-9; FP-5

Salary:                   *Ordinarily Resident (OR): CLP 32,648,615 gross salary p.a.

U.S. citizen resident candidates will also be paid in Chilean pesos.

For USEFM: Actual salary will be determined by Washington, D.C.

For more info:      Mailing Address: Santiagojobs@state.gov

Who may apply:     All Interested Candidates/All sources

Security clearance required:    Non Sensitive

Marketing statement:  We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees  

Summary:       The U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Agricultural Inspector in the US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) office.

 The work schedule for this Position is:  Full-time: 40 hours/week.

Start date:  The successful applicants must be able to begin work within approximately 4 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certification or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory position:   No

Basic function of position:  The basic mission of this position is to safeguard U.S. agricultural resources from exotic plant pests and diseases. The incumbent of this position is an Agricultural Inspector for the APHIS office in Santiago, Chile, assisting the Supervisory Program Manager in managing the preclearance program which covers treatments, inspections, pest surveys, and pest management of close to 200 commodities, including fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, cut greenery, and flower bulbs. The incumbent oversees technical operations in Chilean airports, seaports, inspection facilities, and over 200 exporters and growers’ facilities where treatments and preclearance activities take place.  Oversees the work of technicians and agronomists who are employed by the Chilean government (SAG) and exporters, ensuring that preclearance activities are accomplished in accordance with established agreements. The incumbent also provides key agricultural/scientific and policy input to the annual work plan for the program.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Qualifications/Requirements:

 Applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1.     Bachelor’s (university) degree in agriculture, agronomy, biology, entomology, veterinary science is required.

2.   At least three years of progressively responsible experience in agricultural programs, port operations, or other agricultural sciences work where there was a requirement for program planning, management, and supervision, is required.

3.  Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.  Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Spanish is required.  (This will be tested.)

4.   Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of the agricultural sciences, including plant and animal pathogens, pests, treatments and inspections.

5.  Ability to manage and supervise complex programs for inspection and treatment of agricultural commodities. Ability to establish and maintain critical relationships with authorities, officials and employees of the host government technical counterparts (e.g. SAG), and the growers and export associations. Ability to make critical judgments of the overall operations under tight pressure and to determine the need to refer potential problems to the Program Manager with a recommendation on action (e.g. veto procedures or activities to maintain the integrity of preclearance operations and results). Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Please note that for any or all the above requirements testing might be applied.

NOTES:

(1)   All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certification.

(2)   All non-Chilean ordinarily resident applicants must have the required residency and/or work permit to be eligible for consideration.

(3)   American Citizens residing in Chile and working for the U.S. Embassy are required to file and pay U.S. federal taxes and FICA contributions in addition to Chilean taxes and social security contributions.  Please note that as an employee of the U.S. Government, you are ineligible to take the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE, Form 2555).  For detailed information, please refer to the IRS website at www.irs.gov.

(4)   Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees who are currently serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.  Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees who are currently on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) are not eligible to apply.

(5)   Current Not Ordinarily Resident (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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. 

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) Foreign Service employees on LWOP** and Civil Service employees with a reemployment rights

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, equivalent documentation or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the Armed Forces that certify the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.  The certification letter should be in the letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH) and for additional employment consideration please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va.

How to Apply:  All applicants must electronically submit information through the Embassy’s Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) site, through the link on the Embassy’s internet site at (https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/chl/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms) and must attach the documents listed below:

Required:

Other

Residence and/or Work Permit (for non-Chilean applicants)

DD-214 (if applicable)

Driver’s license

What to Expect Next:  Only applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office (santiagojobs@state.gov).

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Santiago.