"Tirana-2020-020" Vacancy Details

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Temporary

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week). 

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

Basic Function of Position: Serves as Budget Analyst for the Office of Defense Cooperation and the Bilateral Affairs Office - Albania, with responsibility of performing the complete range of budget administration work, including budget formulation and financial program planning and analysis, budget execution, allotment accounting, and the technical budget support duties for multiple operating funds, and other funding categories as assigned to agency from the headquarters. Additionally, performs a variety of admin support activities and assists in all aspects of Security Cooperation programs, Military to Military Programs, and the Humanitarian Assistance Projects. This position is supervised by the Office of Defense Cooperation Chief.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum 3 years of prior experience in business, accounting, administrative management or budgeting is required. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the analysis and reporting of financial data.Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation.Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as computer processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

 

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION: University degree in finance, business administration/accounting or budgeting is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) English is required. This will be tested. Level IV (fluent) Albanian is required. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have an analytical mind. Must have the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions and documents, accounting codes, structures, and procedures. Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate relatively complex data and to prepare precise and accurate factual and analytical reports. Must be able to react quickly to changing environment Must develop and maintain a range of working relationship involving finance and administration. Must be able to render advice clearly and objectively. Must be proficient in using computer and web systems. Familiarity with protocol and military terminology is desired. Class B 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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Tirana, Albania, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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:  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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust background check clearance. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)


• Degree (not transcript)


• Driver’s License


• Certificate or License


• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)


• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

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.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tirana, Albania.