Administrative Clerk/Translator (DAO) at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey.

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 7.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

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 (4-6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

Basic Function of Position:

Serves as the Administrative Clerk and Translator to the Defense Attaché Office (DAO), assists the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT) and other DAO staff as required. Drafts and translates unclassified correspondence in both English and Turkish.  Greets and assists visitors, prepares Attaché’s invitations, maintains distribution lists, maintains files, social calendar for SDO/DATT and other office staff.  Prepares, processes, and delivers correspondence, under the SDO/DATT’s guidance, including diplomatic note requests for U.S. military over-flight and landing clearances to the Turkish Government and other associated agencies, ministries, and companies.  Provides routine translator and cultural assistance for the DAO Personnel.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  At least 3-years’ experience in secretarial or office administrative work required.  Experience in dealing with public and knowledge of the military system.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Familiarity of culture and practices in Turkey.  Extensive knowledge of Turkish military, political, economic, and social structures and protocol; institutions; historical background; and key personnel desired.  Administrative duties; filing, typing, etc.

Education Requirements:

• • Completion of 2-year college/university degree required.

Evaluations:

 

LANGUAGE:  Level IV fluency in both oral and written English and Turkish is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Drafts letters, diplomatic notes, and faxes. Must be fluent in English and Turkish to permit error-free translations.  Able to cultivate and maintain access to personnel contacts at all levels of the national, regional, provincial, and local governments.  Incumbent is required to exercise considerable diplomacy, sound judgement, and organizational skills on a daily basis to execute a myriad of activities.  Must be available to work on evening, weekends, early morning, and U.S. and Turkish holidays as needed.

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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local security certification 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:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Residency and/or Work Permit

• • Copy of diploma (mandatory document)

• • Copy of ID (mandatory document)

• • Certificate or License

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

• • Turkish Military Discharge Document (for male applicants): completion of compulsory military service is required.

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.

Application Procedure:

• To apply please follow this link https://vacanciesinturkey.com/jobs

• To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter how (vacanciesinturkey.com) you heard about this position.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Ankara, Turkey.