Cultural Affairs Assistant U.S. Embassy in Seoul
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 12-02
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, AND SHOULD PROVIDE A COPY OF WORK PERMIT WITH APPLICATION.
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Cultural Affairs Assistant, FSN-8*; FP-6**
OPENING DATE: January 19, 2012
CLOSING DATE: February 3, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Ordinarily Resident: W50,120,000 p.a. (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FSN-8)
**Not-Ordinarily Resident: US$38,394 p.a. (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FP-6 to be confirmed by Washington)
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul is seeking an individual for the position of Cultural Affairs Assistant in the Cultural Affairs Office, Public Affairs Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Cultural Affairs Senior Specialist (CASS) in the Cultural Affairs Office (CAO), assists in the planning, implementation, and follow-up reporting of all cultural affairs programming with specific emphasis on American Studies, English literature and English language education in support of Embassy Seoul’s Mission objectives. Establishes and maintains personal contacts and close working relationships with experts in fields of responsibility within academia, public and private sector research institutes, NGOs and ROK Government ministries and agencies. Keeps abreast of developments in Korea in these fields of responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education: Undergraduate school degree in English Education, humanities, social science or other relevant fields is required.
2. Prior Work Experience: At least three years of experience at an academic association, government organization, non-profit organization, university, or publishing/English testing companies in English language/education and American Studies; as a university administrator; programmer/administrator at international organization or non-profit organization; or a combination of similarly-related experience.
3. Language Proficiency: Level IV (Fluent) in both English and Korean language ability is required.
4. Job Knowledge: Requires Considerable knowledge of educational and social institutions specific to the incumbent’s area of responsibility; considerable knowledge of the U.S. policy-making process; and good knowledge of the U.S. and Korea’s diplomatic, academic, business, and journalistic practices.
5. Skills and Abilities: Must be able to establish and maintain good relationships with high-level contacts, address misdirected anti-American sentiments in an effective, diplomatic manner, and plan and execute programs in a variety of formats. Photography skills and basic familiarization with related software needed.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current Ordinarily Resident employees serving a one-year probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
- Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
- A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veteran’s preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, award) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Note: If you have any family members who are currently working at the U.S. Embassy, Seoul, you are required to specify on your application or resume his/her name, office and relationship with you.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
32 Sejongno, Jongno-gu
Seoul 110-710, Korea, or Unit 15550, APO AP 96205-5550
E-mail: SeoulRecruiter@State.Gov
Fax: 82-2-397-4107
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: February 3, 2012 - KST
The US Mission in Seoul, Korea 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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