Job Description

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is FP-06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Low Risk/Non-Sensitive
Appointment Type
Temporary
Appointment Type Details:

• Definite not to Exceed 1 year.

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 hours per week))

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (3 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties

Incumbent is post\xe2\x80\x99s sole employee responsible for the full range of human resources and finance activities relating to Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) and Direct Hire American employees (USDH) in Calgary, at a growing post currently comprised of about 16 USDH, 43 LE and 6 EFM Staff. Must be able to independently manage both portfolios and know when to escalate matters to the Management Officer that require a higher level of intervention. As the human resources manager at post, the incumbent independently manages recruitment, separations, promotions, reassignment, benefits, performance, training, medical issues, among others and acts as the first point of resolution for issues between employees and supervisors.
As the sole financial assistant at Post, the incumbent is responsible for all Post financial matters, to include Time & Attendance, Cashiering, Disbursement duties, and allowances, among others. As main timekeeper at Post, provides guidance and training to section timekeepers on time and attendance for local and American staff. As the Class B Cashier, incumbent is accountable for safekeeping, documenting, depositing, and making all cash disbursements, maintaining related records, and verifying that expenditures comply with regulations. The incumbent provides guidance and support for one alternate Class B Cashier, one sub-cashier, and 3 alternate sub cashiers. Provides services as the Designated Billing Official (DBO) for HR transactions. Incumbent is also responsible for assisting USDH with timely completion and submission of allowance paperwork in compliance with these programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least three years of experience with a direct responsibility over human resources and/or financial work in an office setting are required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of administrative business processes, procedures with the use of computer applications relating to the areas of this position\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent university degree program in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Communications is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluent in speaking/reading/writing in English is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be proficiently skilled in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, have a keen attention to detail, and be able to type at least 40 words per minute with accuracy. Must possess good judgment, tact, discretion and excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and work with customers and employees of all levels. Must have demonstrated leadership and time management skills.
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 Calgary, Canada 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 (\xe2\x80\x9cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\xe2\x80\x9d), Letter from Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A \xe2\x80\x9ccertification\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Low Risk/ Non-Sensitive clearance.
To apply for this position click the \xe2\x80\x9cSubmit Application\xe2\x80\x9d button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Degree with transcript
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
\xe2\x80\xa2 Copy of Sponsor\'s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 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 Calgary, Canada.