About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - FP is 05.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period (120 days)

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 (4 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

Responsible for security assistance liaison duties in support of defense development and Foreign Military Sales case management within the Republic of Korea theater. Acts as the principal advisor and project officer for the management of cooperative development activities in support of the U.S. security cooperation mission. Facilitates communication on security cooperation matters between JUSMAG-K (Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group-Korea), the DoD (Department of Defense), and ROK (Republic of Korea) counterparts.

Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum four (4) years of practical experience in defense affairs, defense acquisition, or military science and/or military technology is required.

 

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations/Affairs, Political Science, Business Administration, Science, Engineering or similar is required.

Evaluations:

This may be tested:

LANGUAGE:  Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing both English and Korean is required. Please do list all your language skills (including your first language). Failure to list all the required language skills needed for the position will automatically disqualify your application. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take an English language test unless official English language test scores (TOEIC scores of at least 945/ TOEFL scores of at least 95) are submitted with application.

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.

Consistent with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the local Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the U.S. Mission to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee in all aspects of the employment process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation in interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office (SeoulRecruiter@state.gov).

Qualifications:

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

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust - Background Investigation 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:

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
• University Transcript (to prove the required education requirements -major)
• Valid, current driver’s license (Class 1 Regular Korea Driver's License)

• Language Scores (if available)

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• 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 Seoul, Korea.