(Offre en anglais) The U.S. Mission in Tunis recrute Deputy Program Coordinator Retour vers les opportunités

OPEN TO: All interested Candidates.

POSITION: Deputy Program Coordinator – RSO

OPENING DATE: Friday, September 16, 2016

CLOSING DATE: Friday, September 30, 2016

WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 TD 25,698 gross annual salary (Position is graded at the full performance level of Grade: FSN-8) Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7* US$ 41,206 p.a. (Starting Salary) *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

The U.S. Mission in Tunis is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Program Coordinator in the RSO.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Serve as the Deputy Program Coordinator (D/PC) under the Program Coordinator (PC) to coordinate the management of the contract Local Guard Program (LGF). The LGF Program provides 24 hour protective services for the Embassy, offsite facilities, and mission residences. The D/PC is responsible for managing communication channels to coordinate activities, resources, equipment, and information between all internal and external stakeholders involved with providing security on and around these facilities – and serves as a technical monitor for the A/RSO to evaluate contract compliance by the contractor. Inspect posts regularly to determine if each post is properly staffed as specified by the contract and if guards have the designated English requirement for the post. Inspections will also determine if guards are receiving scheduled breaks and that relief guards are  available to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained at each post. Ensure guards are wearing proper uniform, have assigned equipment and that post log books are complete and up to date. Randomly question guards to determine if they are receiving new information that has been provided to the contractor for dissemination, that the guards are being trained to standard, and that they understand what steps they will take in an emergency. Document failures to meet contract requirements and provide written reports to the RSO office for further action. Be familiar with DS Training Center’s standardized local guard training program and its curriculum. Expected to work with contractor and A/RSO to develop annual training plans for new guards and guard re-certifications as required by the contract and per 12 FAH-7 H-513. Randomly observe training to ensure contract requirements are being met. To work with A/RSO to develop implement an annual drill plan that tests the guard’s ability to effectively respond to emergencies as outlined in the guard orders. Drills will target guards at the team level and at the facility level. Work with A/RSO to develop drills that integrate other security personnel that fall within the RSO portfolio. Incumbent will maintain training files that documents training and drills. Be responsible for maintaining government issued radio communications equipment used by the local guard force. This includes random testing of radios to ensure coverage. Be responsible for maintaining government issued Guard Electronic Monitoring System (GEMS) equipment used by the local guard force. This includes issuing equipment and guard identification tags to guards, and positioning checkpoint tags at each facility. Be responsible for periodically downloading data to the GEMS database and reviewing the data to monitor guard performance. be familiar with RSO Security Directives and Notices including the Access Control Policy, and post operational plans including emergency and response plans, the DS Training Center’s LGF Standardized Training Program, and be familiar with the Diplomatic Security’s program guidance (12 FAH 7 & 12 FAH 8). Also required to perform other duties as assigned.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1)USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran

(2)USEFM or a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran

(3)FS on LWOP

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current Ordinary Resident (OR) employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Not-Ordinary Resident (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.

4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position