Guard – Deadline: September 26, 2023
U.S. MISSION TONGA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: Tonga-2023-07
U.S. Mission: Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Announcement Number: Tonga-2023-07
Position Title: Guard
Opening Period: September 12, 2023 – September 26, 2023
Series/Grade: LE – 03
Salary: T$11,495.00 – T$18,397.00
Work Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Submit Applications: Embassy Suva Human Resources Office
E-mail: hrosuva@state.gov
Post: P. O. Box 218, Suva, Fiji
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
We encourage all applicants to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees.
Basic Duties:
Provides security for Embassy Nuku’alofa personnel and facilities by conducting access control and visitor screening duties as a member of a local guard program. Prevents unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order; deter criminal attacks against employees; dependents and property and, prevent damage to Government property.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education: Completion of secondary education, high school diploma or the local equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year experience in the military or as a police officer, or security guard required.
Language: English – Good working knowledge is required.
Tongan – Good working knowledge is required.
Skills and abilities:
Host County Driving License is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): 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.
Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within six (6) weeks of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Hiring Preference Selection Process: 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) FS on LWOP and CS with 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 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 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, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) or resume addressing all minimum qualifications.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust.
Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
- DS-174
- Curriculum Vitae
- High School Transcripts or Diploma
- (If applicable) DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation
- (If applicable) SF-50
What to Expect Next: Applicants may be contacted to take a language or skills test. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the U.S. Government as a potential employer.
Thank you for your application and interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tonga.
Please note for more information, you can read through the Employment Application Instructions and you will need to download and fill out the Employment Application Form.
No applications will be received after the deadline of September 26, 2023
Political Assistant – Deadline: October 4, 2023
U.S. MISSION TONGA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: Tonga-2023-04 RA
U.S. Mission: Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Announcement Number: Tonga-2023-04 RA
Position Title: Political Assistant
Opening Period: September 20, 2023 – October 04, 2023
Series/Grade: LE – 09
Salary: T$25,337.00 – T$40,541.00
Work Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Submit Applications: Embassy Suva Human Resources Office
E-mail: hrosuva@state.gov
Post: P. O. Box 218, Suva, Fiji
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
We encourage all applicants to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees.
Basic Duties: Perform political research, summarize and/or translate substantive documents, draft substantive reports, analyze press reports, and summarize trends and interpret as required. Briefs the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Political/Economic Chief, and visiting U.S. officials on trends in these areas, and offers policy guidance on U.S. engagement. Prepares and deliver demarches and diplomatic notes to host nation Governments. Provides spot reporting and in-depth analyses and other Congressionally mandated reporting in area of responsibilities. Draft correspondence and diplomatic notes for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Political/Economic Officer and other embassy offices as required. Develops, maintains, and effectively utilizes an extensive range of high-level contacts carry out these reporting and analytical tasks. Require an understanding of local conditions and U.S. priorities, collects and provides U.S. policy makers and other U.S. officials with the information they need to effectively advance U.S. policy. Maintains information files and databases, works with the management section to process vouchers, procure supplies and arrange logistics for visits, travel and appointments. May assist other offices as staffing needs required, including but not limited to consular duties.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in political science, public policy, international relations, economics is required.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in foreign policy, politics, economics, science, or international relations. Experience in drafting memos, policy papers, analytical research, or similar
Language: English – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.
Tongan – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): 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: 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) FS on LWOP and CS with 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 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 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, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va
How to Apply: All candidates must submit an Employment Application Form (DS-174) or resume addressing all minimum qualifications. Please note for more information, you can read through the Employment Application Instructions.
Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
- Employment Application Form. (DS-174) or current resume addressing the minimum qualification requirements.
- Curriculum Vitae
- University Degree
- (If applicable) DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation
- (If applicable) SF-50
What to Expect Next: Applicants may be contacted to take a language or skills test. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the U.S. Government as a potential employer.
Thank you for your application and interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tonga.
Please note for more information, you can read through the Employment Application Instructions and you will need to download and fill out the Employment Application Form.
No applications will be received after the deadline of October 4, 2023