{"id":41290,"date":"2017-04-20T10:24:01","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T14:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=41290"},"modified":"2017-04-20T10:24:01","modified_gmt":"2017-04-20T14:24:01","slug":"job-security-escort-u-s-consulate-in-osaka-osaka-kobe-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2017\/04\/20\/job-security-escort-u-s-consulate-in-osaka-osaka-kobe-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Security Escort – U.S. Consulate in Osaka (Osaka-Kobe, Japan)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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P<\/b>osition:<\/b>\u00a0Security Escort (For U.S. Citizens Only)<\/em><\/span>
\nPosted by:<\/strong> U.S. Consulate in Osaka<\/em><\/span>
\nLocati<\/strong>on: <\/strong>Osaka-Kobe, Japan<\/em><\/span>
\nContract:<\/strong> Full-Time
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Here’s a job received directly from the U.S. Consulate in Osaka:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
HR Advisory<\/strong><\/td>\nHuman Resources Office<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vacancy Announcement Number:\u00a0 2017-004A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Security Escort (Osaka-Kobe)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Amendment:\u00a0 Opening and closing dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
OPEN TO<\/strong>:<\/td>\nU.S. Citizens Only \/ All Sources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The \u201cOpen To\u201d category listed above refers to applicants who are eligible to apply for this position.\u00a0 The \u201cOpen To\u201d category should\u00a0not\u00a0<\/u>be confused with a \u201chiring preference\u201d which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
POSITION:<\/strong><\/td>\nSecurity Escort (97-054332\/56421)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OPENING DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\nApril 19, 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CLOSING DATE:<\/strong><\/td>\nMay 2, 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WORK HOURS:<\/strong><\/td>\nSchedule will vary each week – When Actually Employed (WAE)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SALARY:<\/strong><\/td>\nOrdinarily Resident (OR) \u00a51,458\/hour (Base Rate and Transportation Allowance at Grade 5, Step 1)<\/p>\n

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR) $16.15\/hour at Grade FP-9, Step 1<\/p>\n

*Final grade\/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND\/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The U.S. Consulate General in Osaka-Kobe is seeking a Security Escort.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION: \u00a0<\/strong>The incumbent performs all duties of escorts, by monitoring and escorting of uncleared personnel into controlled access areas (CAA) or other locations within mission facilities and grounds.\u00a0 The position is on an as needed basis, after-hours, weekend and holiday work may be required.\u00a0 This position is directly supervised by the Management Officer.<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Applicants must address each required qualification criteria listed below with specific information supporting each item.\u00a0 Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.<\/p>\n

Education<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Completion of secondary school is required.<\/p>\n

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  1. Prior Work Experience<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 One year of previous employment in an office environment is required.<\/li>\n
  2. Language Proficiency<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Level III* (Good working knowledge) in English is required.\u00a0 Language proficiency may be tested.<\/li>\n
  3. Skills and Abilities<\/u><\/strong>:Basic keyboard skills and computer literacy.\u00a0 Must be observant, flexible, and service oriented.\u00a0 Duties include prolonged periods of standing\/walking and somewhat physically demanding activities to include climbing, working in cramped spaces and at times working in inclement weather.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    *U.S. Government\u2019s language standards.\u00a0 For equivalents in other standard tests, please see\u00a0https:\/\/jp.usembassy.gov\/embassy-consulates\/jobs\/jobs-resources\/<\/a><\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained\u00a0by\u00a0contacting\u00a0Takeshi Hatakeyama\u00a0(HatakeyamaT@state.gov<\/a>,\u00a0ext 5650)\u00a0in the Human Resources Office.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>AEFM \/ USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*<\/p>\n

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    1. AEFM \/ USEFM<\/li>\n
    2. FS on LWOP**<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      * IMPORTANT:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.\u00a0 If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans\u2019 preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.\u00a0 If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans\u2019 preference will not be considered in the application process.\u00a0 Mission HR\u2019s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans\u2019 preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.<\/p>\n

      ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.<\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy:\u00a0 nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.<\/li>\n
      2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.\u00a0 Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.<\/li>\n
      3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.<\/li>\n
      4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the following:\u00a0\u00a0Secret<\/strong><\/li>\n
      5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor\u2019s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.<\/li>\n
      6. Applications must be post marked by\/on the closing date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        HOW TO APPLY<\/strong>:\u00a0 Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered.\u00a0 Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.<\/p>\n

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        1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website\u00a0https:\/\/jp.usembassy.gov\/embassy-consulates\/jobs\/jobs-resources\/<\/a><\/li>\n
        2. Academic credential (e.g., copy of transcript, diploma, or equivalent)<\/li>\n
        3. Language test score that is less than five years old (e.g., TOEIC, TOEFL, STEP, CASEC, JLPT, J-CAT, etc.)<\/li>\n
        4. Any other documentation (e.g., driver\u2019s license, certification,etc.) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong>WHERE TO APPLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong>Human Resources\u00a0Office \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Takeshi Hatakeyama<\/p>\n

          Mailing Address:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1-10-5, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420<\/p>\n

          EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:<\/strong>\u00a0 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.\u00a0 The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.\u00a0 The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.\u00a0 Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and\/or courts for relief.<\/p>\n

          Appendix (DEFINITIONS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong>Eligible Family Member (EFM)<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets\u00a0all<\/strong>\u00a0of the following criteria:<\/p>\n