Job Description

Incumbent is responsible for the management of the Mission’s Residential Security program, alarm contract, and preparing physical security surveys. Incumbent provides administrative support in scheduling training programs and visitors. Incumbent provides administrative support to the RSO on a wide variety of tasks and projects. Must be able to work under pressure, manage concurrent projects within short time constraints, be flexible, and work well both in a team and as an individual.

Requirements

- Education: University degree is required.

- Language requirements: Level 4 (fluent knowledge) speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level 4 (fluent knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Lithuanian is required.

- Experience: A combination of 3 to 5 years experience in security and administrative/clerical positions.

- Knowledge: General knowledge and understanding of highly technical aspects of the Regional Security Office, a considerable knowledge of its objectives and lines of communication, a good working knowledge of administrative office procedures, and procedures of local law enforcement agencies that deal with RSO Office. Business office skills such as computer database skills, HP Photo Smart, and Microsoft Excel; plus the ability to operate a digital camera. Effective writing skills and the ability to draft cogent and clear reports is absolutely necessary. Excellent operating knowledge of physical and residential security.

- Skills and abilities: Should be able to provide interpretation and translation from Lithuanian into English. Good computer skills, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with local contractors and detect sub-standard work. The ability to formulate clear and concise security reports for RSO. Ability to analyze use of funds sufficiently, to detect errors, and foresee unexpected costs. Clear and valid driving license.

NOTE: Unless you meet all specified requirements you will not be considered.

Company offers

This is a temporary appointment for approximately 12 months with a possibility to be extended. Applicant hired for this temporary position should not expect to be hired into permanent embassy position when his/her limited-duration contract expires.

Additional information

To apply:

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for Federal Employment OF-612 and/or resume. Application forms may be obtained at the Embassy’s guard entrance, which is located on Akmenu 6, Vilnius or downloaded at http://vilnius.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/of0612.pdf
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application;
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit application and/or resume to:

Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Akmenu 6, Vilnius
or HROVilnius@state.gov

Only applications received in the Human Resources Office before the closing date of this job notice will be considered and only short–listed candidates will be contacted.