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 at [email protected]
This position encompasses two primary responsibilities:
1. Care of Diplomatic Salons: Perform cleaning and maintenance of culturally significant, meticulously restored diplomatic salons, strictly adhering to the methods and materials approved by the Cultural Heritage Section.
2. Event Logistics Support: Set up and break down furniture, as well as food and beverage service, for high-profile diplomatic events, ordering and inventory of goods.
Pour plus d'informations – la description complète du poste, énumérant toutes les tâches, responsabilités, qualifications requises, etc., peut être obtenue en contactant le Bureau des ressources humaines à l'adresse [email protected].
Ce poste comprend deux responsabilités principales :
1. Entretien des salons diplomatiques: Assurer le nettoyage et l'entretien de salons diplomatiques d'importance culturelle, méticuleusement restaurés, en respectant strictement les méthodes et matériaux approuvés par la Section du patrimoine culturel.
2. Soutien logistique aux événements : Installer et démonter le mobilier, ainsi que le service de restauration (nourriture et boissons), pour des événements diplomatiques de haut niveau, y compris la commande et la gestion des stocks de produits.
Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust (Low Risk-Non-Sensitive) security clearance.
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All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
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Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Education:
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A secondary school education level is required
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (Paris-2026-042S), please see details below:
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Completion of Middle School* + six (6) years' experience in event setup or food and beverage service and/or drycleaning or janitorial service is required.
Middle School is the completion of Primary School and at least 3 years full-time attendance at an established educational institution.
Un niveau d'études secondaires est requis.
Veuillez noter que cette annonce est publiée simultanément avec la substitution de l'expérience à l'éducation (Paris-2026-042S), voir les details, ci-dessous:
Etudes au collège + six (6) années d'expérience dans l'organisation d'événements ou le service de restauration et/ou de nettoyage à sec ou d'entretien des locaux sont requises.
Le niveau d'étude au collège est l'achèvement de l'école primaire et au moins 3 années de fréquentation à temps plein dans un établissement d'enseignement reconnu.
Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
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You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
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You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.
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Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in event setup or food and beverage service and/or drycleaning or janitorial service is required.
Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (Paris-2026-042S), please see details below:
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Completion of Middle School* + six (6) years' experience in event setup or food and beverage service and/or drycleaning or janitorial service is required.
Middle School is the completion of Primary School and at least 3 years full-time attendance at an established educational institution.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Un minimum de deux (2) années d'expérience dans l'organisation d'événements ou le service de restauration et/ou de nettoyage à sec ou d'entretien des locaux sont requises.
Veuillez noter que cette annonce est publiée simultanément avec la substitution de l'expérience à l'éducation (Paris-2026-042S), voir les détails, ci-dessous:
Etudes au collège* +six (6) années d'expérience dans l'organisation d'événements ou le service de restauration et/ou de nettoyage à sec ou de conciergerie sont requises.
Le niveau d'étude au collège est l'achèvement de l'école primaire + au moins 3 années de fréquentation à temps plein dans un établissement d'enseignement reconnu.
Veuillez décrire votre expérience en lien avec ce critère dans la section « Fonctions principales et responsabilités » de votre candidature ERA.
Language:
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English: Rudimentary verbal skills
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French: Rudimentary verbal skills
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Anglais: Compétences orales élémentaires.
Français: Compétences orales élémentaires.
Veuillez indiquer votre niveau de maîtrise de ces langues dans votre candidature ERA.
Job knowledge:
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Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures.
Basic knowledge of supply renewal.
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Basic knowledge of product safety.
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- Basic competence to prepare coffee and arrange light refreshments for professional-looking self-service presentation.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Connaissances de base des procédures de nettoyage.
Connaissances de base en réapprovisionnement des fournitures.
Connaissances de base en matière de sécurité des produits.
Compétences de base pour préparer du café et organiser des rafraîchissements légers afin d’assurer une présentation en libre-service soignée et professionnelle.
Veuillez décrire votre expérience en lien avec ce critère dans la section « Fonctions principales et responsabilités » de votre candidature ERA.
Skills And Abilities:
Ability to be meticulous and gentle when cleaning and caring for antiques.
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- Ability to lift up to 20 kgs. (This will be tested)
Ability to be efficient and a thorough cleaner.
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Ability to adopt a positive attitude.
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Good time management skills.
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Ability to be adaptable to shifting priorities and schedule changes.
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- Ability to set up professional looking food and drink buffet and keep buffet tidy and refreshed.
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Ability to launder and press large tablecloths.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Capacité à faire preuve de minutie et de délicatesse lors du nettoyage et de l’entretien d’objets anciens.
Capacité à soulever des charges allant jusqu’à 20 kg (Ce critère sera testé).
Capacité à travailler efficacement et à effectuer un nettoyage approfondi.
Capacité à adopter une attitude positive.
Bonnes compétences en gestion du temps.
Capacité à s’adapter à l’évolution des priorités et aux changements d’horaires.
Capacité à mettre en place un buffet professionnel de nourriture et de boissons, et à veiller à ce qu’il reste propre, bien présenté et régulièrement réapprovisionné.
Capacité à laver et à repasser de grandes nappes de table.
Veuillez décrire votre expérience en lien avec ce critère dans la section « Fonctions principales et responsabilités » de votre candidature ERA.
Special Work Environment & Conditions:
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Must be a morning person and reliably on time
La personne retenue devra être disponible tôt le matin et faire preuve d’une grande ponctualité.
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
- SALARY: the annual gross salary includes: the profit-sharing allowance, the vacation allowance, the bonus allowance and the “Comité d’Entreprise” allowance.
MEAL TICKETS: Meal tickets have a face value of EUR 8.25/day. 60% of the daily amount is paid by the U.S. Government. An employee contribution of EUR 3.30 per ticket will be deducted in payroll. The number of meal tickets is limited to 202 workdays per year.
TRANSPORTATION: Employees are eligible for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of public transportation passes purchased for commuting purposes.
HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Missions in France observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.
WE ALSO OFFER:
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A rewarding work environment at the heart of bilateral relations
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The opportunity to contribute to meaningful and diverse projects
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An inter-agency awards program to recognize outstanding contributions
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Real opportunities at the crossroads of commitment and skills provided employees have the required qualifications, relevant experience, and the motivation to grow
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Special leave: 5 days per year dedicated to caring for a sick family member (with supporting documentation)
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Employee onboarding program
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER :
1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies 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 on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
- Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
- Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
