All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
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Top-secret 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 [4 weeks] upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Completion of at least two years of college or university studies is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. 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.
Experience:
Minimum three years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
English: Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing.
This may be tested.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
A good understanding of the Foreign Service community and the structure of the federal government. Knowledge of general principles of program management and program monitoring. Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of the Department of State's programs and policies pertaining to CLO Coordinator's eight Areas of Responsibility (community liaison, crisis management, employment, education, guidance and referral, communications and outreach, welcoming/orientation/departures, and events planning).
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Must be able to analyze specific issues and formulate conclusions and recommendations for action. Must be able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good briefing and writing skills. Ability to draft and edit material for correspondence and publication required. Proficiency in project management, including short-term and long-term projects. Ability to work at a high-level with work disruptions and follow an untraditional schedule.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
