This vacancy announcement will be open from April 4th, 2024 to April 10th, 2023 or when 100 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.    

Duties

The Bureau of Consular Affairs, Human Resource Division, Executive Director (CA/EX/HRD), provides human capital management support to ensure that domestic offices have the human resources they need to carry out CA’s mission. HRD’s responsibilities include recruiting, performing HR-related actions, analyzing resource distribution and management structures, managing employee relations, and coordinating employee training.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Meet Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements
• Must complete a Pathways participant agreement
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance

Qualifications

GS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year (18-30 credits) of graduate-level education OR Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) Provision and completion of a bachelor’s degree (SAA: Graduating with bachelor's overall 3.0 GPA or greater) Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you may lose consideration for this position.

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.

Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. You must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND meet one of the following provisions of the superior academic achievement:

1. A grade-point average of "B" (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.

A grade-point average of "B+" (3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of your undergraduate study. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. NOTE: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Avenue (Charleston Reg. Ctr.) Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Pathways
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]