Telephone Operator (FSN-04)

About U.S. Embassy

Job Summary

Telephone Operator (FSN-04)

Duties & Responsibilities

The position’s primary responsibility is for unclassified mail and pouch operations of the central mailroom serving the Embassy and supports all other government agencies. Also perform duties as Switchboard Telephone Operator on a rotating basis.

Job Requirements

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Completion of High school is required.

Experience: One year of clerical experience working for a UN or NGO agency is required.

Language: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) ability in English, Dari and Pashto is required.

Knowledge: Must have a thorough knowledge of Department of State, DPO and United States Postal Service mail handling instructions. Must have a good working knowledge of the organization, functions, personnel and practices of the other agencies serviced by the Embassy.

Abilities and Skills: Basic understanding of Microsoft Operating Systems (ie, XP) and also Microsoft Suite (ie. Office 2010) is required. Must be able to perform data input and data retrieval as needed.
Abilities and Skills: Basic understanding of Microsoft Operating Systems (ie, XP) and also Microsoft Suite (ie. Office 2010) is required. Must be able to perform data input and data retrieval as needed.

Submission Guideline

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174). Candidates may also send a current resume or curriculum vitae in addition to the Form DS-174, but in all cases, the DS-174 must be submitted in order for the candidate to receive consideration for this vacancy. The DS-174 form is available on the U.S. Embassy website http://kabul.usembassy.gov

2. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul:

Subject line must be: (Telephone Operator VA 16-111) or your application will not be considered.


CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: (08/28/2016)

Functional Area

Communication

Countries

Submission Email

kabuljobs@state.gov

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