U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil

Vacancy Announcement Number:  2016/27

Open to:                     All Interested Candidates / All Sources

The "Open To" category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position.  The "Open To" category should not be confused with a "hiring preference" which is explained later in this vacancy announcement. 

Position:                     English Language Program Coordinator, FSN-9; FP-5 (steps 1 through 4), A71-0205-080 – Full Performance Level                                

Opening Date:           Monday, June 6, 2016

Closing Date:                        Monday, June 20, 2016

Work Hours:              Full-time, 40 hours/week

Salary:                        Ordinarily Resident (OR):  FSN-9* - R$ 95.288,00 per year

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):  FP-5** - US$ 51,560.00 per year

**Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

* This position is being advertised simultaneously with the Trainee Level, FSN-8, FP-6.

Applicants applying for VA 2016/27 and VA 2016/27T will be considered for both processes. Therefore, applicants need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.

All ordinarily resident (OR) applicants (See Appendix A for definition) must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

The U.S. Mission in Brazil is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of English Language Program Coordinator in the Public Affairs Section.

Basic Function of Position

The English Program Coordinator oversees the English Access Microscholarship program in Brazil, managing program grants to providers and supporting Mission goals on the educational cooperation between U.S. and Brazil.  

Qualifications Required

Note: Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Applicants are required to submit their applications in English using the DS-174 form.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Education: University degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Applied Linguistics, English or Education is required.

2. Experience: Experience in teaching, academia or project administration is required.

3. Language (This will be tested):

• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Portuguese is required.

4. Job Knowledge (This will be tested): 

• Broad knowledge of the education system in Brazil and English Language education in both public and private sector is required.
• Knowledge of project and grants management is required.

5. Skills and Abilities (This will be tested): 

• Ability to write professional correspondence in English and Portuguese with minimal need for review is required.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite applications is required.

For further information:

The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office – Sheila Mirandela at (61) 3312-7227 or 3312-7040.

Hiring Preference Selection Process: 

When qualified, 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**

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees 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 OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.  Current OR 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 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 the following: Local security certification.

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.

6.    Current Ordinarily Resident employees of the Mission may only apply for positions at or above their current grade level.

1.    Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website  or by contacting Human Resources.  (See "For Further Information" above); Plus

2.    Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

Where to Apply:

Human Resources Office    Sheila Mirandela

Submit with vacancy title:   English Language Program Coordinator

E-mail Address:                     [email protected]

Closing date for this position: Monday, June 20, 2016.

Equal Employment Opportunity:  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.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.  The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Drafted:  G. Batista / HR

Cleared: G. Weech-House / SHRO

A.    Dressel / CPAO; M. Ellis / CAO

Appendix A – Definitions

Eligible Family Member (EFM):  An EFM for employment purposes is defined an individual who meets all of the following criteria: 

• U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support.  The term "child" shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchild, adopted child, and a child under legal guardianship of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such child is expected to be under legal guardianship until 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian; or
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and
• Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and
• Is under chief of mission authority.

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM):  A USEFM is an individual who meets all of the following criteria:

·         U.S. Citizen; and

·         Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

·         Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

·         Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of mission authority; or

·         resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or

·         Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM):  An AEFM is an individual who meets all of the following criteria:

·         U.S. Citizen; and

·         Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or

·         Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

·         Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and

·         Is under chief of mission authority; and

·         Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

·         Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service. 

Member of Household (MOH):  A MOH is an individual who meets all of the following criteria. 

·         A MOH is someone who accompanies or joins a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

·         A MOH must be officially declared to the COM by the sponsoring employee as part of his/her household; and

·         A MOH is not under COM authority;

·         A MOH may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative, or adult child;

·         A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen;

·         A MOH is not an EFM;

·         A MOH is not listed on the travel orders or approved Form F-126 of a sponsoring employee.

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

• An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
• Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and
• Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and
• Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and

·         Is not a citizen of the host country; and

·         Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and

• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:

• A citizen of the host country; or
• A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or 
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.